# Astral Resources reels in more broad gold below Theia Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astral-resources-reels-in-more-broad-gold-below-theia--1bb9df2d-8258-4fec-bf39-4ae8b97d1759 Original source: https://stockhead.com.au/resources/astral-resources-reels-in-more-broad-gold-below-theia/ Publisher: stockhead Original announcement: 2026-09-15T02:40:38.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Astral Resources - Ticker: AAR - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Kalgoorlie - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-15 03:05:39 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Astral Resources has reported successful diamond drilling results from its Theia Deeps program at the Mandilla project, intersecting gold mineralisation both within and below the existing resource shell. Key intercepts include 22m at 2.73g/t Au in hole AMRCD375. The results are expected to support an upcoming mineral resource update scheduled for early 2027. Reasoning: Drilling intersected gold mineralisation below the current resource shell, demonstrating significant growth potential at depth. - Positive factor: Step-Out Extension - Positive factor: mineralisation intersected beneath existing resource shell - Positive factor: high-grade intercepts reported Facts used in scoring: 5 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Drilling intersected gold mineralisation beneath the base of the April 2026 resource shell. Evidence · text > intersected further gold mineralisation beneath the base of the April 2026 resource shell ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (5) ### AMRCD375 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astral-resources-reels-in-more-broad-gold-below-theia--1bb9df2d-8258-4fec-bf39-4ae8b97d1759#fact-drill-facts-0) Mandilla · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRCD375 - Project: Mandilla - Commodity: gold - Region: kalgoorlie - Reported Region: kalgoorlie - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 2.73 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 22 m - From: 361 m - To: 383 m - Intercept Depth: 361 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRCD375:361-383 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant intercept below the current resource shell. - Positive factor: Step-Out Extension Evidence · text > 22m at 2.73g/t Au from 361m in hole AMRCD375 #### 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 ### AMRCD375 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astral-resources-reels-in-more-broad-gold-below-theia--1bb9df2d-8258-4fec-bf39-4ae8b97d1759#fact-drill-facts-1) Mandilla · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRCD375 - Project: Mandilla - Commodity: gold - Region: kalgoorlie - Reported Region: kalgoorlie - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 0.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 49 m - From: 284 m - To: 333 m - Intercept Depth: 284 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRCD375:284-333 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Broad mineralisation within the existing resource shell. - Positive factor: Infill Drilling Evidence · text > 49m at 0.9g/t Au from 284m \(AMRCD375\) #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### AMRCD424 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astral-resources-reels-in-more-broad-gold-below-theia--1bb9df2d-8258-4fec-bf39-4ae8b97d1759#fact-drill-facts-2) Mandilla · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRCD424 - Project: Mandilla - Commodity: gold - Region: kalgoorlie - Reported Region: kalgoorlie - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 12.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 390 m - To: 392 m - Intercept Depth: 390 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRCD424:390-392 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Very high grade but narrow intercept. - Positive factor: high-grade intercept Evidence · text > 2m at 12.8g/t Au from 390m ... in hole AMRCD424 #### 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 ### AMRCD424 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astral-resources-reels-in-more-broad-gold-below-theia--1bb9df2d-8258-4fec-bf39-4ae8b97d1759#fact-drill-facts-3) Mandilla · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRCD424 - Project: Mandilla - Commodity: gold - Region: kalgoorlie - Reported Region: kalgoorlie - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 4.14 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 380 m - To: 385 m - Intercept Depth: 380 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRCD424:380-385 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade intercept below resource shell. Evidence · text > 5m at 4.14g/t Au from 380m in hole AMRCD424 #### 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 ### AMRCD424 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/astral-resources-reels-in-more-broad-gold-below-theia--1bb9df2d-8258-4fec-bf39-4ae8b97d1759#fact-drill-facts-4) Mandilla · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRCD424 - Project: Mandilla - Commodity: gold - Region: kalgoorlie - Reported Region: kalgoorlie - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 1.23 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 49 m - From: 252 m - To: 301 m - Intercept Depth: 252 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRCD424:252-301 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Broad mineralisation within the existing resource shell. - Positive factor: Infill Drilling Evidence · text > 49m at 1.23g/t Au from 252m \(AMRCD424\) #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ## 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.