Loncor Gold Reports Multiple Gold Intersections from Its Deepest Drill Hole at Adumbi

Original announcement by tmx on

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 11:40:27 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Loncor Gold reported encouraging deep drilling results from hole LADD029 at the Adumbi deposit, intersecting multiple gold zones including 22.31m at 3.05 g/t Au. The results extend mineralization to 805m depth and indicate significant underground resource potential below the existing open pit.

Reasoning: Deep drilling at Adumbi returned multiple high-grade gold intercepts, extending the known mineralized footprint and suggesting underground potential.

Positive factors

  • Significant gold intersections at depth
  • Extension of mineralization to 805m
  • Indicates underground potential
  • QA/QC disclosed with SGS lab and QP sign-off

Negative factors

  • True width is only 64% of intersected width

Facts used in scoring: 8

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 mentions use of SGS Laboratory, internationally recognized standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“internationally recognized standards, blanks and duplicates were inserted into the sample batches”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The 4.64m @ 5.83 g/t Au intercept is exceptionally high grade for this deposit type.

Evidence · table

“5.83”

Context: 4.64

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling extends the gold mineralization down to 805 metres.

Evidence · text

“extends the gold mineralization down to 805 metres”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (6)

LADD029Adumbi · goldGrade: 1.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.91 mView all details
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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
2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept at depth.

Evidence · table

“1.34”

Context: 6.91

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

LADD029Adumbi · goldGrade: 4.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.5 mView all details
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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
2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold intercept at depth.

Evidence · table

“4.24”

Context: 14.50

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

LADD029Adumbi · goldGrade: 5.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.17 mView all details
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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
2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.

Evidence · table

“5.23”

Context: 10.17

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

LADD029Adumbi · goldGrade: 3.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.31 mView all details
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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
2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Thick, high-grade intercept at depth.

Evidence · table

“3.05”

Context: 22.31

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

LADD029Adumbi · goldGrade: 5.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.64 mView all details
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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
2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Bonanza grade sub-interval.

Evidence · table

“5.83”

Context: 4.64

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

LADD029Adumbi · goldGrade: 3.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.57 mView all details
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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
15.57 m
From
802.2 m
To
817.77 m
Intercept Depth
802.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LADD029:802.2-817.77
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
2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant intercept at the deepest part of the hole.

Evidence · table

“3.35”

Context: 15.57

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

Resource Estimates (2)

indicatedAdumbi · goldTonnes: 28185000Grade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1.88Contained Unit: mozView all details
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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
2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Existing indicated resource mentioned for 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 Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredAdumbi · goldTonnes: 20830000Grade: 2.65Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1.78Contained Unit: mozView all details
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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
2025-04-25T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Existing inferred resource mentioned for 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 Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

PEA-Supportingneutral

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

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