# Alpha Drills 12 m Grading 2.09 g/t Gold within 31 m Grading 1.12 g/t Gold at New Aburna Corridor Obok Prospect

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a

Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/315159/Alpha-Drills-12-m-Grading-2.09-gt-Gold-within-31-m-Grading-1.12-gt-Gold-at-New-Aburna-Corridor-Obok-Prospect

Publisher: newsfile

Original announcement: 2026-09-21T08:39:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Alpha Exploration Ltd.

- Ticker: ALEX

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: Eritrea

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-21 09:03:56 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Alpha Exploration Ltd. announced a first batch of drill results from its ongoing exploration program at the Aburna Gold Project in Eritrea, highlighting a significant intercept of 12 meters grading 2.09 g/t gold within 31 meters grading 1.12 g/t gold in hole ABD029 at the new Obok Prospect. The program also returned multiple gold intercepts at the EER and SW targets, demonstrating potential to expand the Hill 52 prospect's mineralization. These results are from early testing of new targets within the highly prospective Aburna corridor, with further results expected.

Reasoning: The document reports strong gold drill results from new targets and extensions within the Aburna Gold Project, indicating significant exploration success and potential for further discoveries. The headline intercept in ABD029 is particularly compelling, and the overall program expands the known mineralized footprint. QA/QC and compositing parameters are well-disclosed, enhancing confidence in the results.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts, particularly in hole ABD029, which includes 12m at 2.09 g/t gold within a broader 31m interval at 1.12 g/t gold.

- Positive factor: Discovery of new gold targets \(Obok, EER, SW, Colonial\) within the Aburna corridor, demonstrating district-scale potential.

- Positive factor: Expansion of known mineralization at the Hill 52 prospect.

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure, including accredited lab, sample preparation, and use of blanks/standards/duplicates.

- Positive factor: True width estimates provided for drilled intersections \(70-90%\).

- Positive factor: Clear disclosure of cut-off grades and internal dilution rules for reported intercepts.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 32

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 32. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (32)

### ABD029

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-0)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABD029
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 23 m
- To: 25 m
- Hole Depth: 176.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 23 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABD029:23-25
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: OBOK Prospect
- Easting: 342800
- Northing: 1651216
- Elevation: 933 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade within the newly identified Obok Prospect, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade for exploration drilling.

- Positive factor: Part of a new prospect discovery.

Evidence · table

> 2.20

Context: 2.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABD029

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-1)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABD029
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.12
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 31 m
- From: 75 m
- To: 106 m
- Hole Depth: 176.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 75 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABD029:75-106
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: OBOK Prospect
- Easting: 342800
- Northing: 1651216
- Elevation: 933 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 11 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad intercept with a good gold grade is a key highlight of the drilling program, indicating significant mineralization at the new Obok Prospect.

- Positive factor: Significant intercept length and good gold grade for exploration.

- Positive factor: Contributes to advancing the Obok target to key prospect status.

- Positive factor: True width estimated between 70% and 90% of drilled intersection.

Evidence · table

> 1.12

Context: 31.00\*

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABD029

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-2)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABD029
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.72
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 16 m
- From: 90 m
- To: 106 m
- Hole Depth: 176.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 90 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABD029:90-106
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: OBOK Prospect
- Easting: 342800
- Northing: 1651216
- Elevation: 933 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 11 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade over a good width, reinforcing the significance of the main intercept in ABD029.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval within the broader intercept, indicating good continuity.

- Positive factor: True width estimated between 70% and 90% of drilled intersection.

Evidence · table

> 1.72

Context: 16.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABD029

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-3)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABD029
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.09
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 12 m
- From: 90 m
- To: 102 m
- Hole Depth: 176.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 90 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABD029:90-102
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: OBOK Prospect
- Easting: 342800
- Northing: 1651216
- Elevation: 933 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 11 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval is a significant result, confirming strong gold mineralization within the Obok Prospect and contributing to the overall positive sentiment of the release.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercept, exceeding the strong threshold for open-pit gold.

- Positive factor: True width estimated between 70% and 90% of drilled intersection.

Evidence · table

> 2.09

Context: 12.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR202

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-4)

Aburna · gold

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR202
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.47
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 26 m
- To: 27 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 26 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR202:26-27
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: EER Target
- Easting: 341048
- Northing: 1651500
- Elevation: 936 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the EER Target.

Evidence · table

> 0.47

Context: 1.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR202

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-5)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR202
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.53
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 50 m
- To: 51 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 50 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR202:50-51
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: EER Target
- Easting: 341048
- Northing: 1651500
- Elevation: 936 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the EER Target.

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: 1.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR202

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-6)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR202
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.81
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 67 m
- To: 73 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 67 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR202:67-73
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: EER Target
- Easting: 341048
- Northing: 1651500
- Elevation: 936 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a moderate width at the EER Target, suggesting potential for significant mineralization.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade for exploration drilling at a new target.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential to expand Hill 52 mineralization.

Evidence · table

> 2.81

Context: 6.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR204

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-7)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR204
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.32
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7 m
- From: 20 m
- To: 27 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 20 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR204:20-27
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: EER Target
- Easting: 341163
- Northing: 1651555
- Elevation: 954 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the EER Target.

Evidence · table

> 0.32

Context: 7.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR204

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-8)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR204
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.67
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 22 m
- To: 24 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 22 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR204:22-24
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: EER Target
- Easting: 341163
- Northing: 1651555
- Elevation: 954 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the EER Target.

Evidence · table

> 0.67

Context: 2.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR204

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-9)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR204
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 109 m
- To: 111 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 109 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR204:109-111
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: EER Target
- Easting: 341163
- Northing: 1651555
- Elevation: 954 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow but high-grade intercept at the EER Target is a positive indicator for the prospect's potential.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade for exploration drilling at a new target.

Evidence · table

> 3.90

Context: 2.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR205

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-10)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR205
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.86
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 103 m
- To: 104 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 103 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR205:103-104
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: EER Target
- Easting: 341188
- Northing: 1651638
- Elevation: 938 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow but very high-grade intercept at the EER Target is a strong positive indicator for the prospect's potential.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade for exploration drilling at a new target.

Evidence · table

> 5.86

Context: 1.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR207

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-11)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR207
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.38
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7 m
- From: 19 m
- To: 26 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 19 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR207:19-26
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: EER Target
- Easting: 341265
- Northing: 1651558
- Elevation: 932 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the EER Target.

Evidence · table

> 0.38

Context: 7.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR207

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-12)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR207
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7 m
- From: 40 m
- To: 47 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 40 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR207:40-47
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: EER Target
- Easting: 341265
- Northing: 1651558
- Elevation: 932 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the EER Target.

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: 7.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR207

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-13)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR207
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.67
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3 m
- From: 75 m
- To: 78 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 75 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR207:75-78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: EER Target
- Easting: 341265
- Northing: 1651558
- Elevation: 932 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the EER Target.

Evidence · table

> 0.67

Context: 3.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR208

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-14)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR208
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.79
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 13 m
- From: 45 m
- To: 58 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 45 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR208:45-58
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: EER Target
- Easting: 341232
- Northing: 1651538
- Elevation: 943 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good gold mineralization over a significant width at the EER Target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Good intercept length and moderate gold grade for exploration drilling.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential to expand Hill 52 mineralization.

Evidence · table

> 0.79

Context: 13.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR208

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-15)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR208
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.18
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 45 m
- To: 51 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 45 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR208:45-51
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: EER Target
- Easting: 341232
- Northing: 1651538
- Elevation: 943 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a good gold grade over a moderate width, reinforcing the significance of the main intercept in ABR208.

- Positive factor: Higher grade sub-interval within the broader intercept, indicating good continuity.

Evidence · table

> 1.18

Context: 6.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR208

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-16)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR208
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.45
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 56 m
- To: 58 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 56 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR208:56-58
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: EER Target
- Easting: 341232
- Northing: 1651538
- Elevation: 943 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a good gold grade over a narrow width, reinforcing the significance of the main intercept in ABR208.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade in a sub-interval, further supporting mineralization.

Evidence · table

> 1.45

Context: 2.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR196

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-17)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR196
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.78
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 84 m
- To: 86 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 84 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR196:84-86
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: SW Target
- Easting: 340561
- Northing: 1651250
- Elevation: 941 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the SW Target.

Evidence · table

> 0.78

Context: 2.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR197

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-18)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR197
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.53
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 85 m
- To: 91 m
- Hole Depth: 132 m
- Intercept Depth: 85 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR197:85-91
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: SW Target
- Easting: 340725
- Northing: 1651257
- Elevation: 944 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows gold mineralization over a moderate width at the SW Target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the SW Target.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential to extend Hill 52 mineralization.

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: 6.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR198

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-19)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR198
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.92
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 92 m
- To: 96 m
- Hole Depth: 144 m
- Intercept Depth: 92 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR198:92-96
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: SW Target
- Easting: 340637
- Northing: 1651178
- Elevation: 951 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows gold mineralization over a moderate width at the SW Target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the SW Target.

- Positive factor: Indicates potential to extend Hill 52 mineralization.

Evidence · table

> 0.92

Context: 4.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR199

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-20)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR199
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.24
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 34 m
- To: 36 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 34 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR199:34-36
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: SW Target
- Easting: 340717
- Northing: 1651099
- Elevation: 974 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the SW Target.

Evidence · table

> 0.24

Context: 2.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR199

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-21)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR199
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.28
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3 m
- From: 44 m
- To: 47 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 44 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR199:44-47
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: SW Target
- Easting: 340717
- Northing: 1651099
- Elevation: 974 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the SW Target.

Evidence · table

> 0.28

Context: 3.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR199

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-22)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR199
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.37
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 53 m
- To: 54 m
- Hole Depth: 120 m
- Intercept Depth: 53 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR199:53-54
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: SW Target
- Easting: 340717
- Northing: 1651099
- Elevation: 974 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the SW Target.

Evidence · table

> 0.37

Context: 1.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR200

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-23)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR200
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3 m
- From: 50 m
- To: 53 m
- Hole Depth: 136 m
- Intercept Depth: 50 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR200:50-53
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: SW Target
- Easting: 340800
- Northing: 1651175
- Elevation: 979 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade at the SW Target.

Evidence · table

> 1.10

Context: 3.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR200

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-24)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR200
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.81
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 68 m
- To: 70 m
- Hole Depth: 136 m
- Intercept Depth: 68 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR200:68-70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: SW Target
- Easting: 340800
- Northing: 1651175
- Elevation: 979 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade at the SW Target.

Evidence · table

> 1.81

Context: 2.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR200

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-25)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR200
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.45
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 87 m
- To: 88 m
- Hole Depth: 136 m
- Intercept Depth: 87 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR200:87-88
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: SW Target
- Easting: 340800
- Northing: 1651175
- Elevation: 979 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade at the SW Target.

Evidence · table

> 1.45

Context: 1.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR200

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-26)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR200
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.45
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 94 m
- To: 95 m
- Hole Depth: 136 m
- Intercept Depth: 94 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR200:94-95
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: SW Target
- Easting: 340800
- Northing: 1651175
- Elevation: 979 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the SW Target.

Evidence · table

> 0.45

Context: 1.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABR200

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-27)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABR200
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.15
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 98 m
- To: 99 m
- Hole Depth: 136 m
- Intercept Depth: 98 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABR200:98-99
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: SW Target
- Easting: 340800
- Northing: 1651175
- Elevation: 979 m
- Azimuth: 315 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows good gold mineralization at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade at the SW Target.

Evidence · table

> 1.15

Context: 1.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABD027

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-28)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABD027
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.87
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 16 m
- To: 21 m
- Hole Depth: 122.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 16 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABD027:16-21
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Colonial Target
- Easting: 340035
- Northing: 1649694
- Elevation: 992 m
- Azimuth: 350 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows gold mineralization over a moderate width at a new target, contributing to the overall exploration success.

- Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the Colonial Target.

Evidence · table

> 0.87

Context: 5.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### ABD027

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-29)

Aburna · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ABD027
- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.87
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 17 m
- To: 19 m
- Hole Depth: 122.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 17 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ABD027:17-19
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Colonial Target
- Easting: 340035
- Northing: 1649694
- Elevation: 992 m
- Azimuth: 350 °
- Dip: -50 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: g/t
- Dilution Disclosed: Yes
- Max Dilution: 3 m

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a good gold grade over a narrow width, reinforcing the significance of the main intercept in ABD027.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade in a sub-interval at the Colonial Target.

Evidence · table

> 1.87

Context: 2.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\).

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### Fact 31

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-30)

Aburna · gold

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.89
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 29 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical drill result explicitly reported in source prose.

Evidence · text

> Previously reported ABR159 results referenced in news release: Alpha Exploration Announces New Drill Results from The Aburna Gold District Including 29 Meters Averaging 2.89 g/t Gold at Hill 52 Prospect, and 8 Meters Averaging 3.77 g/t Gold at The Northeast Prospect, November 14, 2024.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

### Fact 32

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--3c3e38c5-ed38-4c29-b4a5-06f25b3ed86a#fact-drill-facts-31)

Aburna · gold

Historical result

Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id

#### Identity

- Project: Aburna
- Commodity: gold
- Region: eritrea
- Reported Region: eritrea
- Ticker: ALEX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.77
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes

#### Compositing

- Dilution Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: drill\_no\_hole\_id
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical drill result explicitly reported in source prose.

Evidence · text

> Previously reported ABR159 results referenced in news release: Alpha Exploration Announces New Drill Results from The Aburna Gold District Including 29 Meters Averaging 2.89 g/t Gold at Hill 52 Prospect, and 8 Meters Averaging 3.77 g/t Gold at The Northeast Prospect, November 14, 2024.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat"

## 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.
