Alpha Expands Anagulu Porphyry Mineralisation with Drill Intercept of 120 metres Grading 0.30% Copper and 0.47 g/t Gold
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Alpha Exploration Ltd.
- Ticker
- ALEX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Eritrea
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 11:08:17 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Alpha Exploration has reported a significant 120m drill intercept at the Anagulu Porphyry Project in Eritrea, grading 0.30% Cu and 0.47 g/t Au. This result extends the mineralised porphyry unit at least 120 metres to the northeast, expanding the overall target footprint to approximately 4 by 2 kilometres.
Reasoning: The 120m intercept extends the known mineralised porphyry unit along strike, demonstrating significant exploration scale potential.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Significant width
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The intercept extends the mineralised porphyry unit at least 120 metres to the northeast.
Evidence · text
“Intercept extends the mineralised porphyry unit at least 120 metres to the northeast”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes detailed QA/QC procedures, including use of blanks, standards, and duplicates, with Intertek as the accredited laboratory.
Evidence · text
“The Company uses appropriate duplicate samples and inserts certified reference material from OREAS”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document states true widths are estimated to be 50% to 70% of drilled intersections, meaning reported widths are apparent.
Evidence · text
“it is estimated true widths range between 50% and 70% of the drilled intersections”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
ANRD049Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 120 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ANRD049
- Project
- Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 120 m
- From
- 279 m
- To
- 399 m
- Hole Depth
- 407.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 279 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ANRD049:279-399
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 341895
- Northing
- 1644957
- Elevation
- 874 m
- Azimuth
- 310 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 120m intercept at 0.30% Cu extends the porphyry unit along strike.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: 120.00
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: ALEX) ("Alpha" or the "Company") is pleased to announce recently received first batch of drilling results from a "
ANRD049Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 120 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ANRD049
- Project
- Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 120 m
- From
- 279 m
- To
- 399 m
- Hole Depth
- 407.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 279 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ANRD049:279-399
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 341895
- Northing
- 1644957
- Elevation
- 874 m
- Azimuth
- 310 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 0.47 g/t Au over 120m is a significant extension of the porphyry system.
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: 120.00
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: ALEX) ("Alpha" or the "Company") is pleased to announce recently received first batch of drilling results from a "
ANRD049Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 69 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ANRD049
- Project
- Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 69 m
- From
- 302 m
- To
- 371 m
- Hole Depth
- 407.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 302 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ANRD049:302-371
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 341895
- Northing
- 1644957
- Elevation
- 874 m
- Azimuth
- 310 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the main intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 69.00
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: ALEX) ("Alpha" or the "Company") is pleased to announce recently received first batch of drilling results from a "
ANRD049Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 69 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ANRD049
- Project
- Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 69 m
- From
- 302 m
- To
- 371 m
- Hole Depth
- 407.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 302 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ANRD049:302-371
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 341895
- Northing
- 1644957
- Elevation
- 874 m
- Azimuth
- 310 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the main intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 69.00
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: ALEX) ("Alpha" or the "Company") is pleased to announce recently received first batch of drilling results from a "
ANRD049Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry · copperGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ANRD049
- Project
- Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 17 m
- From
- 304 m
- To
- 321 m
- Hole Depth
- 407.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 304 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ANRD049:304-321
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 341895
- Northing
- 1644957
- Elevation
- 874 m
- Azimuth
- 310 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the main intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 17.00
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: ALEX) ("Alpha" or the "Company") is pleased to announce recently received first batch of drilling results from a "
ANRD049Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry · goldGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ANRD049
- Project
- Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17 m
- From
- 304 m
- To
- 321 m
- Hole Depth
- 407.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 304 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- porphyry
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ANRD049:304-321
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 341895
- Northing
- 1644957
- Elevation
- 874 m
- Azimuth
- 310 °
- Dip
- -53 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 5 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the main intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.84”
Context: 17.00
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "(TSXV: ALEX) ("Alpha" or the "Company") is pleased to announce recently received first batch of drilling results from a "
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