# Loncor Gold Reports Final Drill Assays from Its Deepest Drill Hole at Adumbi Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/loncor-gold-reports-final-drill-assays-from-its-deepest-drill-hole-at-adumbi--f9851693-adc8-4e03-99ad-e570eb235a35 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LN/news/7238251262518522/loncor-gold-reports-final-drill-assays-from-its-deepest-drill-hole-at-adumbi Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-05-06T11:45:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Loncor Gold Inc. - Ticker: LN - Exchange: TSX - Region: Democratic Republic of the Congo - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-12 11:40:30 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Loncor Gold has released final drill assays from its deepest borehole, LADD029, at the Adumbi deposit in the DRC. The results include several high-grade gold intercepts, including 4.64 m at 5.83 g/t Au, which support the potential for a significant underground resource below the existing open pit. Reasoning: The release reports final assays for the deepest hole \(LADD029\), confirming high-grade gold mineralization at depth and expanding the potential for an underground resource, though some intercepts were previously reported. - Positive factor: Significant gold grades at depth - Positive factor: Demonstrates underground potential - Positive factor: Thickening BIF host package - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed - Negative factor: Partial re-release of historical data Facts used in scoring: 9 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release includes details on standards, blanks, duplicates, and SGS laboratory use. Evidence · text > internationally recognized standards, blanks and duplicates were inserted into the sample batches **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The release mentions that borehole LADD029 results were reported previously, indicating this is a completion of existing work. Evidence · text > Borehole LADD029 results were reported previously ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (7) ### LADD029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/loncor-gold-reports-final-drill-assays-from-its-deepest-drill-hole-at-adumbi--f9851693-adc8-4e03-99ad-e570eb235a35#fact-drill-facts-0) Adumbi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LADD029 - Project: Adumbi - Commodity: gold - Region: democratic republic of the congo - Reported Region: democratic republic of the congo - Ticker: LN #### Geometry - Grade: 1.34 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6.91 m - From: 672.04 m - To: 678.95 m - Intercept Depth: 672.04 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LADD029:672.04-678.95 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept at depth. Evidence · table > 1.34 Context: 6.91 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LADD029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/loncor-gold-reports-final-drill-assays-from-its-deepest-drill-hole-at-adumbi--f9851693-adc8-4e03-99ad-e570eb235a35#fact-drill-facts-1) Adumbi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LADD029 - Project: Adumbi - Commodity: gold - Region: democratic republic of the congo - Reported Region: democratic republic of the congo - Ticker: LN #### Geometry - Grade: 4.24 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 14.5 m - From: 713 m - To: 727.5 m - Intercept Depth: 713 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LADD029:713-727.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong gold intercept at depth. Evidence · table > 4.24 Context: 14.50 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LADD029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/loncor-gold-reports-final-drill-assays-from-its-deepest-drill-hole-at-adumbi--f9851693-adc8-4e03-99ad-e570eb235a35#fact-drill-facts-2) Adumbi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LADD029 - Project: Adumbi - Commodity: gold - Region: democratic republic of the congo - Reported Region: democratic republic of the congo - Ticker: LN #### Geometry - Grade: 5.23 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10.17 m - From: 717.33 m - To: 727.5 m - Intercept Depth: 717.33 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LADD029:717.33-727.5 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval. Evidence · table > 5.23 Context: 10.17 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LADD029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/loncor-gold-reports-final-drill-assays-from-its-deepest-drill-hole-at-adumbi--f9851693-adc8-4e03-99ad-e570eb235a35#fact-drill-facts-3) Adumbi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LADD029 - Project: Adumbi - Commodity: gold - Region: democratic republic of the congo - Reported Region: democratic republic of the congo - Ticker: LN #### Geometry - Grade: 3.05 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 22.31 m - From: 750.26 m - To: 772.57 m - Intercept Depth: 750.26 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LADD029:750.26-772.57 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Significant gold intercept with good width. Evidence · table > 3.05 Context: 22.31 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LADD029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/loncor-gold-reports-final-drill-assays-from-its-deepest-drill-hole-at-adumbi--f9851693-adc8-4e03-99ad-e570eb235a35#fact-drill-facts-4) Adumbi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LADD029 - Project: Adumbi - Commodity: gold - Region: democratic republic of the congo - Reported Region: democratic republic of the congo - Ticker: LN #### Geometry - Grade: 5.83 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.64 m - From: 753.56 m - To: 771.14 m - Intercept Depth: 753.56 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LADD029:753.56-771.14 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval. Evidence · table > 5.83 Context: 4.64 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LADD029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/loncor-gold-reports-final-drill-assays-from-its-deepest-drill-hole-at-adumbi--f9851693-adc8-4e03-99ad-e570eb235a35#fact-drill-facts-5) Adumbi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LADD029 - Project: Adumbi - Commodity: gold - Region: democratic republic of the congo - Reported Region: democratic republic of the congo - Ticker: LN #### Geometry - Grade: 2.55 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 28.72 m - From: 802.2 m - To: 830.92 m - Intercept Depth: 802.2 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LADD029:802.2-830.92 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Wide, moderate grade intercept at depth. Evidence · table > 2.55 Context: 28.72 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### LADD029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/loncor-gold-reports-final-drill-assays-from-its-deepest-drill-hole-at-adumbi--f9851693-adc8-4e03-99ad-e570eb235a35#fact-drill-facts-6) Adumbi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: LADD029 - Project: Adumbi - Commodity: gold - Region: democratic republic of the congo - Reported Region: democratic republic of the congo - Ticker: LN #### Geometry - Grade: 3.35 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 16.48 m - From: 802.2 m - To: 818.68 m - Intercept Depth: 802.2 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: LADD029:802.2-818.68 - Mining Method: underground #### Location - Loc. Confidence: high #### QA/QC - Laboratory: SGS - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays #### Compositing - Dilution Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval. Evidence · table > 3.35 Context: 16.48 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## Resource Estimates (2) ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/loncor-gold-reports-final-drill-assays-from-its-deepest-drill-hole-at-adumbi--f9851693-adc8-4e03-99ad-e570eb235a35#fact-resource-facts-7) Adumbi · gold #### Identity - Project: Adumbi - Commodity: gold - Region: democratic republic of the congo - Reported Region: Democratic Republic of the Congo - Ticker: LN #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - Resource group id: resource:7ab23ff28a69b6c09222 - Mining method: combined #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 28185000 - Grade: 2.08 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 1.88 - Contained Unit: moz #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Existing indicated resource mentioned as context. Evidence · text > indicated mineral resource of 1.88 million ounces of gold \(28.185 million tonnes grading 2.08 g/t Au\) #### Tags used in scoring **Indicated Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/loncor-gold-reports-final-drill-assays-from-its-deepest-drill-hole-at-adumbi--f9851693-adc8-4e03-99ad-e570eb235a35#fact-resource-facts-8) Adumbi · gold #### Identity - Project: Adumbi - Commodity: gold - Region: democratic republic of the congo - Reported Region: Democratic Republic of the Congo - Ticker: LN #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - Resource group id: resource:7819c1eafa46f0fff846 - Mining method: combined #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 20830000 - Grade: 2.65 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 1.78 - Contained Unit: moz #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Existing inferred resource mentioned as context. Evidence · text > inferred mineral resource of 1.78 million ounces of gold \(20.83 million tonnes grading 2.65 g/t Au\) #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ## 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.