Avanti Gold Intercepts High-Grade Gold Mineralisation at Depth and in the Hanging Wall at Akyanga, Including 11.50 m at 6.50 g/t Au

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Company
Avanti Gold Corp.
Ticker
AGC
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-16 10:06:28 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Avanti Gold Corp. has reported high-grade gold drill results from its 2026 Phase I program at the Akyanga Deposit in the DRC. Notable intercepts include 11.50 m at 6.50 g/t Au and 5.70 m at 8.01 g/t Au, with mineralisation found both below the current pit shell and in the interpreted hanging wall.

Reasoning: Strong high-grade gold intercepts (up to 31 g/t) that extend the known mineralised footprint both at depth and into the hanging wall, providing significant geological upside.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercepts reported at depth
  • Mineralisation identified in the hanging wall
  • Intercepts intersect below the current pit shell
  • QA/QC protocols clearly disclosed

Negative factors

  • True width not explicitly stated (estimated at 85% of downhole)

Facts used in scoring: 12

Classification and evidence

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 protocols, including use of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates, with analysis at SGS.

Evidence · text

“As part of the Company's QA/QC program, certified reference materials, blanks and duplicates were inserted into the sample stream prior to submission to SGS.”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Intercept of 31.06 g/t Au is exceptionally high grade.

Evidence · table

“31.06”

Context: 0.48

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: Intercepts are reported as downhole lengths and true widths are only estimated at 85% of reported lengths.

Evidence · text

“Intercepts are reported as downhole lengths. True widths are estimated to be approximately 85% of reported downhole lengths”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (12)

MSDD0151Akyanga Deposit · goldGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MSDD0151
Project
Akyanga Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
democratic republic of the congo
Reported Region
democratic republic of the congo
Ticker
AGC

Geometry

Grade
0.92
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
From
159.5 m
To
174.5 m
Intercept Depth
159.5 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MSDD0151:159.5-174.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
691624
Northing
9473552
Elevation
906.07 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept at depth.

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

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: "The Akyanga Deposit, located centrally in the Misisi Project, hosts an NI 43-101 compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of "

MSDD0151Akyanga Deposit · goldGrade: 4.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MSDD0151
Project
Akyanga Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
democratic republic of the congo
Reported Region
democratic republic of the congo
Ticker
AGC

Geometry

Grade
4.61
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.6 m
From
160.2 m
To
160.8 m
Intercept Depth
159.5 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MSDD0151:160.2-160.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
691624
Northing
9473552
Elevation
906.07 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval within a larger intercept.

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

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: "The Akyanga Deposit, located centrally in the Misisi Project, hosts an NI 43-101 compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of "

MSDD0151Akyanga Deposit · goldGrade: 8.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MSDD0151
Project
Akyanga Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
democratic republic of the congo
Reported Region
democratic republic of the congo
Ticker
AGC

Geometry

Grade
8.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.7 m
From
268.1 m
To
273.8 m
Intercept Depth
268.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MSDD0151:268.1-273.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
691624
Northing
9473552
Elevation
906.07 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade intercept at depth.

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

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: "The Akyanga Deposit, located centrally in the Misisi Project, hosts an NI 43-101 compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of "

MSDD0151Akyanga Deposit · goldGrade: 23.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MSDD0151
Project
Akyanga Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
democratic republic of the congo
Reported Region
democratic republic of the congo
Ticker
AGC

Geometry

Grade
23.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.7 m
From
269.1 m
To
270.8 m
Intercept Depth
268.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MSDD0151:269.1-270.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
691624
Northing
9473552
Elevation
906.07 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Bonanza grade sub-interval.

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

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: "The Akyanga Deposit, located centrally in the Misisi Project, hosts an NI 43-101 compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of "

MSDD0151Akyanga Deposit · goldGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MSDD0151
Project
Akyanga Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
democratic republic of the congo
Reported Region
democratic republic of the congo
Ticker
AGC

Geometry

Grade
0.75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.7 m
From
290.6 m
To
296.3 m
Intercept Depth
268.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MSDD0151:290.6-296.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
691624
Northing
9473552
Elevation
906.07 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

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

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: "The Akyanga Deposit, located centrally in the Misisi Project, hosts an NI 43-101 compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of "

MSDD0151Akyanga Deposit · goldGrade: 1.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MSDD0151
Project
Akyanga Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
democratic republic of the congo
Reported Region
democratic republic of the congo
Ticker
AGC

Geometry

Grade
1.19
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
304.7 m
To
309.7 m
Intercept Depth
268.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MSDD0151:304.7-309.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
691624
Northing
9473552
Elevation
906.07 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

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

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: "The Akyanga Deposit, located centrally in the Misisi Project, hosts an NI 43-101 compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of "

MSDD0152Akyanga Deposit · goldGrade: 2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MSDD0152
Project
Akyanga Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
democratic republic of the congo
Reported Region
democratic republic of the congo
Ticker
AGC

Geometry

Grade
2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13.6 m
From
86 m
To
99.6 m
Intercept Depth
86 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MSDD0152:86-99.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
691982.1
Northing
9472628
Elevation
872.83 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid width and grade intercept.

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

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: "The Akyanga Deposit, located centrally in the Misisi Project, hosts an NI 43-101 compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of "

MSDD0152Akyanga Deposit · goldGrade: 31.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.48 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MSDD0152
Project
Akyanga Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
democratic republic of the congo
Reported Region
democratic republic of the congo
Ticker
AGC

Geometry

Grade
31.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.48 m
From
87.7 m
To
88.18 m
Intercept Depth
86 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MSDD0152:87.7-88.18
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
691982.1
Northing
9472628
Elevation
872.83 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Bonanza grade sub-interval.

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

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: "The Akyanga Deposit, located centrally in the Misisi Project, hosts an NI 43-101 compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of "

MSDD0152Akyanga Deposit · goldGrade: 5.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.57 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MSDD0152
Project
Akyanga Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
democratic republic of the congo
Reported Region
democratic republic of the congo
Ticker
AGC

Geometry

Grade
5.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.57 m
From
191.66 m
To
193.23 m
Intercept Depth
86 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MSDD0152:191.66-193.23
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
691982.1
Northing
9472628
Elevation
872.83 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade intercept.

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

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: "The Akyanga Deposit, located centrally in the Misisi Project, hosts an NI 43-101 compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of "

MSDD0153Akyanga Deposit · goldGrade: 6.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MSDD0153
Project
Akyanga Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
democratic republic of the congo
Reported Region
democratic republic of the congo
Ticker
AGC

Geometry

Grade
6.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.5 m
From
166.3 m
To
177.8 m
Intercept Depth
166.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MSDD0153:166.3-177.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
691914.6
Northing
9472758
Elevation
878.94 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant high-grade intercept in the hanging wall.

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

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: "The Akyanga Deposit, located centrally in the Misisi Project, hosts an NI 43-101 compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of "

MSDD0153Akyanga Deposit · goldGrade: 12.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MSDD0153
Project
Akyanga Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
democratic republic of the congo
Reported Region
democratic republic of the congo
Ticker
AGC

Geometry

Grade
12.68
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.4 m
From
166.3 m
To
167.7 m
Intercept Depth
166.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MSDD0153:166.3-167.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
691914.6
Northing
9472758
Elevation
878.94 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.

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

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: "The Akyanga Deposit, located centrally in the Misisi Project, hosts an NI 43-101 compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of "

MSDD0153Akyanga Deposit · goldGrade: 11.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
MSDD0153
Project
Akyanga Deposit
Commodity
gold
Region
democratic republic of the congo
Reported Region
democratic republic of the congo
Ticker
AGC

Geometry

Grade
11.99
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
170.7 m
To
173.7 m
Intercept Depth
166.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
MSDD0153:170.7-173.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
691914.6
Northing
9472758
Elevation
878.94 m
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.

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

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: "The Akyanga Deposit, located centrally in the Misisi Project, hosts an NI 43-101 compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of "

How Atlas produces this analysis

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