AuKing Mining lands wide rare earths hits at Tundulu
Original announcement by stockhead on
- Company
- AuKing Mining
- Ticker
- AKN
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Malawi
- Primary commodity
- Rare earths
- Secondary commodities
- Yttrium
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 03:02:15 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
AuKing Mining has reported its first RC drill assays from the Tundulu project in Malawi, featuring wide rare earth oxide intercepts including 91m at 1.51% TREO. The results validate historical drilling and show notable heavy rare earth and yttrium enrichment, prompting the company to prioritise a maiden resource estimate.
Reasoning: First batch of RC drill results for Tundulu show wide, high-grade TREO intercepts that exceed historical results and demonstrate significant HREE+Y enrichment.
Positive factors
- Wide high-grade intercepts
- Validation of historical results
- HREE+Y enrichment noted
- Potential for larger mineralised footprint
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Results extend the reported mineralisation profile and validate historical results.
Evidence · text
“extended the reported mineralisation profile”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Assays are moving through Intertek's Perth laboratory.
Evidence · text
“RC samples moving through Intertek’s Perth laboratory”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
26NH005Tundulu · rare_earthsGrade: 1.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 91 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NH005
- Project
- Tundulu
- Commodity
- rare_earths
- Region
- malawi
- Reported Region
- malawi
- Ticker
- AKN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 91 m
- From
- 40 m
- To
- 131 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26NH005:40-131
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 91m at 1.51% TREO is a significant wide interval.
Positive factors
- Wide intercept
- High grade for REE
Evidence · text
“91m grading 1.51% total rare earth oxide from a down-hole depth of 40m”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
26NH005Tundulu · rare_earthsGrade: 3.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NH005
- Project
- Tundulu
- Commodity
- rare_earths
- Region
- malawi
- Reported Region
- malawi
- Ticker
- AKN
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15 m
- From
- 90 m
- To
- 105 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26NH005:90-105
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade 15m sub-interval within the larger intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 15m at 3.4% TREO from 90m (26NH005)”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
26NH005Tundulu · yttriumGrade: 16.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NH005
- Project
- Tundulu
- Commodity
- yttrium
- Region
- malawi
- Reported Region
- malawi
- Ticker
- AKN
Geometry
- Grade
- 16.09
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 68 m
- To
- 76 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26NH005:68-76
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant HREE+Y component noted.
Positive factors
- High HREE+Y enrichment
Evidence · text
“HREE+Y representing 16.09% of TREO over 8m from 68m in hole 26NH005”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
26NH029Tundulu · rare_earthsGrade: 1.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 80 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NH029
- Project
- Tundulu
- Commodity
- rare_earths
- Region
- malawi
- Reported Region
- malawi
- Ticker
- AKN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 80 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 80 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26NH029:0-80
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 80m wide intercept from surface is highly significant.
Positive factors
- Very wide intercept
- Near surface
Evidence · text
“80m at 1.54% TREO from surface”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
26NH029Tundulu · rare_earthsGrade: 4.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NH029
- Project
- Tundulu
- Commodity
- rare_earths
- Region
- malawi
- Reported Region
- malawi
- Ticker
- AKN
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11 m
- From
- 2 m
- To
- 13 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26NH029:2-13
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade 11m sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 11m at 4.33% TREO from 2m (26NH029)”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
26NH029Tundulu · yttriumGrade: 11.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 42 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NH029
- Project
- Tundulu
- Commodity
- yttrium
- Region
- malawi
- Reported Region
- malawi
- Ticker
- AKN
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.46
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 42 m
- From
- 13 m
- To
- 55 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26NH029:13-55
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant HREE+Y component noted over 42m.
Positive factors
- High HREE+Y enrichment
Evidence · text
“11.46% of TREO over 42m from 13m in 26NH029”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
26NH004Tundulu · rare_earthsGrade: 2.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NH004
- Project
- Tundulu
- Commodity
- rare_earths
- Region
- malawi
- Reported Region
- malawi
- Ticker
- AKN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 20 m
- From
- 113 m
- To
- 133 m
- Intercept Depth
- 113 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26NH004:113-133
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid 20m intercept at 2.06% TREO.
Positive factors
- Good grade and width
Evidence · text
“20m at 2.06% TREO from 113m”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
26NH004Tundulu · rare_earthsGrade: 3.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NH004
- Project
- Tundulu
- Commodity
- rare_earths
- Region
- malawi
- Reported Region
- malawi
- Ticker
- AKN
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.24
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 113 m
- To
- 125 m
- Intercept Depth
- 113 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26NH004:113-125
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade 12m sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 12m at 3.24% TREO from 113m”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
26NH004Tundulu · rare_earthsGrade: 2.86Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NH004
- Project
- Tundulu
- Commodity
- rare_earths
- Region
- malawi
- Reported Region
- malawi
- Ticker
- AKN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.86
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 84 m
- To
- 94 m
- Intercept Depth
- 113 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26NH004:84-94
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade 10m sub-interval.
Positive factors
- High grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“and 10m at 2.86% TREO from 84m”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
How Atlas produces this analysis
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