Fortuna acquires highly prospective Bambadji Project in Senegal from Barrick and IAMGOLD

Original announcement by globenewswire on

Company
Fortuna Mining Corp.
Ticker
Unavailable
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Senegal
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Agreement transaction
Extracted
2026-09-12 02:53:49 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Fortuna Mining Corp. has acquired the 190 km² Bambadji advanced gold exploration project in Senegal from Barrick and IAMGOLD for US$200 million. The project is contiguous with Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, consolidating 60 kilometers of prospective strike along the Senegal-Mali Shear Zone. The acquisition includes an extensive historical exploration dataset with multiple drill-defined targets, and Fortuna plans an initial US$8 million exploration program for 2026.

Reasoning: Fortuna Mining Corp. has acquired the Bambadji gold exploration project, which is strategically located adjacent to its existing Diamba Sud Gold Project in a highly prospective gold corridor. The acquisition is supported by an extensive historical drill database with promising intercepts and a planned new exploration program, although the historical nature of the drill data limits its novelty.

Positive factors

  • Acquisition of a large, highly prospective gold exploration project
  • Project is adjacent to existing feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project
  • Consolidates 60 km of prospective strike along a Tier-1 gold corridor
  • Extensive historical exploration dataset with multiple drill-defined targets
  • Planned US$8 million exploration program for 2026
  • Historical drill results include high-grade intercepts

Negative factors

  • Drill results are historical, limiting novelty
  • Some QA/QC data for earlier historical results is limited and requires further validation
  • Drill intervals are reported as downhole widths only, with no true width stated

Facts used in scoring: 33

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 33. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (33)

BADRC002Bambadji · goldGrade: 2.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BADRC002
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
2.73
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
0 m
To
6 m
Hole Depth
138 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BADRC002:0-6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandia
Easting
237979
Northing
1417499
Elevation
121 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with strong gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the acquired project.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.73”

Context: 6

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2150Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2150
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
74 m
To
80 m
Hole Depth
80 m
Intercept Depth
74 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2150:74-80
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandia
Easting
238137
Northing
1418018
Elevation
113 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the acquired project.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.38”

Context: 6

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BADD-2027Bambadji · goldGrade: 0.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BADD-2027
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
0.93
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
40 m
To
46 m
Hole Depth
166 m
Intercept Depth
40 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BADD-2027:40-46
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237723
Northing
1417745
Elevation
115 m
Azimuth
124 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the acquired project.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.93”

Context: 6

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BADD-2040Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BADD-2040
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.85
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
25 m
To
29 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
25 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BADD-2040:25-29
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237623
Northing
1417738
Elevation
115 m
Azimuth
101 °
Dip
-59 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with strong gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the acquired project.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.85”

Context: 4

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2084Bambadji · goldGrade: 3.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2084
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
3.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
44 m
From
8 m
To
52 m
Hole Depth
70 m
Intercept Depth
8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2084:8-52
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237713
Northing
1417689
Elevation
113 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with exceptional gold grade over a strong width, indicating significant mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade
  • Strong width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“3.16”

Context: 44

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2084Bambadji · goldGrade: 11.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2084
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
11.61
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
40 m
To
42 m
Hole Depth
70 m
Intercept Depth
8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2084:40-42
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237713
Northing
1417689
Elevation
113 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical sub-interval with bonanza gold grade over a narrow width, indicating a high-grade zone within the broader intercept.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“11.61”

Context: 2

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2085Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2085
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
20 m
To
26 m
Hole Depth
80 m
Intercept Depth
20 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2085:20-26
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237684
Northing
1417713
Elevation
113 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the acquired project.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.08”

Context: 6

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2085Bambadji · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2085
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
2.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
32 m
From
38 m
To
70 m
Hole Depth
80 m
Intercept Depth
20 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2085:38-70
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237684
Northing
1417713
Elevation
113 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with strong gold grade over a moderate width, indicating significant mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.70”

Context: 32

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2091Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2091
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.84
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
From
6 m
To
18 m
Hole Depth
70 m
Intercept Depth
6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2091:6-18
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237712
Northing
1417743
Elevation
116 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with strong gold grade over a moderate width, but the vertical drill orientation may overstate true thickness.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only
  • Vertical drill hole (potential for sub-parallel to structure)

Evidence · table

“1.84”

Context: 12

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2091Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2091
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14 m
From
22 m
To
36 m
Hole Depth
70 m
Intercept Depth
6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2091:22-36
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237712
Northing
1417743
Elevation
116 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with moderate gold grade over a moderate width, but the vertical drill orientation may overstate true thickness.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only
  • Vertical drill hole (potential for sub-parallel to structure)

Evidence · table

“1.46”

Context: 14

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2091Bambadji · goldGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2091
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
0.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
From
42 m
To
52 m
Hole Depth
70 m
Intercept Depth
6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2091:42-52
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237712
Northing
1417743
Elevation
116 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with weak gold grade over a moderate width, and the vertical drill orientation may overstate true thickness.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only
  • Vertical drill hole (potential for sub-parallel to structure)

Evidence · table

“0.67”

Context: 10

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2092Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2092
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.49
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
24 m
From
6 m
To
30 m
Hole Depth
75 m
Intercept Depth
6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2092:6-30
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237702
Northing
1417743
Elevation
116 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with moderate gold grade over a strong width, but the vertical drill orientation may overstate true thickness.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade
  • Strong width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only
  • Vertical drill hole (potential for sub-parallel to structure)

Evidence · table

“1.49”

Context: 24

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2092Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2092
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
24 m
From
48 m
To
72 m
Hole Depth
75 m
Intercept Depth
6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2092:48-72
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237702
Northing
1417743
Elevation
116 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with moderate gold grade over a strong width, but the vertical drill orientation may overstate true thickness.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade
  • Strong width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only
  • Vertical drill hole (potential for sub-parallel to structure)

Evidence · table

“1.09”

Context: 24

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2093Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2093
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16 m
From
20 m
To
36 m
Hole Depth
56 m
Intercept Depth
20 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2093:20-36
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237692
Northing
1417743
Elevation
116 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with moderate gold grade over a moderate width, but the vertical drill orientation may overstate true thickness.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only
  • Vertical drill hole (potential for sub-parallel to structure)

Evidence · table

“1.06”

Context: 16

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2094Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2094
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
From
36 m
To
48 m
Hole Depth
56 m
Intercept Depth
36 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2094:36-48
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237682
Northing
1417743
Elevation
115 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with moderate gold grade over a moderate width, but the vertical drill orientation may overstate true thickness.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only
  • Vertical drill hole (potential for sub-parallel to structure)

Evidence · table

“1.03”

Context: 12

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2096Bambadji · goldGrade: 3.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2096
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
3.78
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
40 m
To
44 m
Hole Depth
55 m
Intercept Depth
40 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2096:40-44
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237703
Northing
1417638
Elevation
113 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with exceptional gold grade over a narrow width, but the vertical drill orientation may overstate true thickness.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only
  • Vertical drill hole (potential for sub-parallel to structure)

Evidence · table

“3.78”

Context: 4

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2101Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2101
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.84
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
36 m
From
18 m
To
54 m
Hole Depth
56 m
Intercept Depth
18 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2101:18-54
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237722
Northing
1417743
Elevation
115 m
Azimuth
0 °
Dip
-90 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with strong gold grade over a moderate width, but the vertical drill orientation may overstate true thickness.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only
  • Vertical drill hole (potential for sub-parallel to structure)

Evidence · table

“1.84”

Context: 36

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2152Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2152
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
From
4 m
To
16 m
Hole Depth
80 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2152:4-16
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237703
Northing
1417743
Elevation
116 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the acquired project.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.57”

Context: 12

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2152Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 34 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2152
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
34 m
From
20 m
To
54 m
Hole Depth
80 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2152:20-54
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237703
Northing
1417743
Elevation
116 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with strong gold grade over a moderate width, indicating significant mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.72”

Context: 34

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2152Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2152
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
66 m
To
72 m
Hole Depth
80 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2152:66-72
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237703
Northing
1417743
Elevation
116 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the acquired project.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.13”

Context: 6

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2153Bambadji · goldGrade: 2.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2153
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
2.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
36 m
To
40 m
Hole Depth
82 m
Intercept Depth
36 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2153:36-40
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237671
Northing
1417768
Elevation
114 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with strong gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the acquired project.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.22”

Context: 4

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2153Bambadji · goldGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2153
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
0.75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
From
64 m
To
82 m
Hole Depth
82 m
Intercept Depth
36 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2153:64-82
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237671
Northing
1417768
Elevation
114 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with weak gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the acquired project.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.75”

Context: 18

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2154Bambadji · goldGrade: 4.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2154
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
4.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
4 m
To
6 m
Hole Depth
81 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2154:4-6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237706
Northing
1417768
Elevation
113 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with exceptional gold grade over a narrow width, indicating a high-grade zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“4.22”

Context: 2

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BARC-2155Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BARC-2155
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.77
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
72 m
To
76 m
Hole Depth
81 m
Intercept Depth
72 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BARC-2155:72-76
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237631
Northing
1417768
Elevation
115 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with strong gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the acquired project.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.77”

Context: 4

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BQWRC010Bambadji · goldGrade: 4.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BQWRC010
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
4.22
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
27 m
To
29 m
Hole Depth
100 m
Intercept Depth
27 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BQWRC010:27-29
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237669
Northing
1417400
Elevation
118 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with exceptional gold grade over a narrow width, indicating a high-grade zone.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“4.22”

Context: 2

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BQWRC012Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BQWRC012
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
From
46 m
To
53 m
Hole Depth
100 m
Intercept Depth
46 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BQWRC012:46-53
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bandiasse
Easting
237780
Northing
1417965
Elevation
116 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the acquired project.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.07”

Context: 7

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BQERC016Bambadji · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BQERC016
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m
From
22 m
To
31 m
Hole Depth
56 m
Intercept Depth
22 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BQERC016:22-31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Baqata East
Easting
238459
Northing
1418823
Elevation
115 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with weak gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the acquired project.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.64”

Context: 9

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BADD-2030Bambadji · goldGrade: 2.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BADD-2030
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
2.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
From
94 m
To
104 m
Hole Depth
180.5 m
Intercept Depth
94 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BADD-2030:94-104
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Baqata Main
Easting
237902
Northing
1418567
Elevation
124 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with strong gold grade over a moderate width, indicating significant mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.28”

Context: 10

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BADD-2031Bambadji · goldGrade: 1.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BADD-2031
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
1.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
10 m
To
16 m
Hole Depth
152 m
Intercept Depth
10 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BADD-2031:10-16
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Baqata Main
Easting
238017
Northing
1418567
Elevation
127 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with strong gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall prospectivity of the acquired project.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.95”

Context: 6

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BADD-2031Bambadji · goldGrade: 2.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BADD-2031
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
2.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
From
26 m
To
44 m
Hole Depth
152 m
Intercept Depth
10 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BADD-2031:26-44
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Baqata Main
Easting
238017
Northing
1418567
Elevation
127 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with strong gold grade over a moderate width, indicating significant mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“2.15”

Context: 18

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BADD-2031Bambadji · goldGrade: 8.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BADD-2031
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
8.78
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
120 m
To
128 m
Hole Depth
152 m
Intercept Depth
10 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BADD-2031:120-128
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Baqata Main
Easting
238017
Northing
1418567
Elevation
127 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with bonanza gold grade over a moderate width, indicating a high-grade zone.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza gold grade
  • Moderate width

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“8.78”

Context: 8

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BADD-2031Bambadji · goldGrade: 24.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BADD-2031
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
24.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
124 m
To
126 m
Hole Depth
152 m
Intercept Depth
10 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BADD-2031:124-126
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Baqata Main
Easting
238017
Northing
1418567
Elevation
127 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical sub-interval with bonanza gold grade over a narrow width, indicating a very high-grade zone within the broader intercept.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza gold grade

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“24.40”

Context: 2

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

BADD-2032Bambadji · goldGrade: 5.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BADD-2032
Project
Bambadji
Commodity
gold
Region
senegal
Reported Region
senegal

Geometry

Grade
5.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
From
0 m
To
10 m
Hole Depth
169 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BADD-2032:0-10
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Baqata Main
Easting
238047
Northing
1418567
Elevation
123.33 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
SGS Laboratories and ALS Kedougou/Ouagadougou
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-08-10T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept with bonanza gold grade over a moderate width at shallow depth, indicating significant mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza gold grade
  • Moderate width
  • Shallow intercept

Negative factors

  • Historical data
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“5.62”

Context: 10

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

Stale Data Re-releasenegative

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

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

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: "Located adjacent to Fortuna’s feasibility-stage Diamba Sud Gold Project, Bambadji consolidates approximately 60 kilomete"

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.