# Newcore Gold Diamond Drilling Intersects First Visible Gold, High-Grade Gold Mineralization with 147.5 g/t Gold over 1.0 Metre and 3.22 g/t Gold over 17.0 Metres, at the Enchi Gold Project, Ghana Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NCAU/news/7823818787005364/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-01-21T11:28:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Newcore Gold Ltd. - Ticker: NCAU - Exchange: TSX - Region: Ghana - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-12 15:13:19 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Newcore Gold announced significant high-grade gold drill results from its Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, highlighted by an intercept of 147.5 g/t gold over 1.0 metre in hole KBDD100, which also contained the first visible gold found on the project. These new results, from the deepest drilling conducted to date, confirm the down-dip continuity of high-grade shoots and indicate strong potential for resource expansion at depth. The company continues its 45,000-metre drill program focused on both discovery and resource growth. Reasoning: Newcore Gold announced significant high-grade drill results from its Enchi Gold Project, including a bonanza intercept of 147.5 g/t gold over 1.0 metre, which also marks the first visible gold encountered on the project. These results, from the deepest drilling to date, confirm the continuity of high-grade mineralization and demonstrate significant potential for resource growth at depth. - Positive factor: bonanza grade intercepts - Positive factor: first visible gold encountered - Positive factor: extends mineralization at depth - Positive factor: confirms continuity of high-grade shoots - Positive factor: QP signed off - Positive factor: certified laboratory used - Negative factor: true width unknown for all intercepts - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 15 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: The intercept of 147.5 g/t gold over 1.0 metre in KBDD100 is exceptionally high-grade, well above the deposit-type norm for gold. Evidence · text > 147.5 g/t Gold over 1.0 Metre **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: The historical intercept of 173.75 g/t gold over 1.0 metre in KBDD098 is exceptionally high-grade, well above the deposit-type norm for gold. Evidence · text > 173.75 g/t Au over 1.0 metre **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: The document states 'true width unknown' for the high-grade intercepts and generally notes 'Intervals reported are hole lengths with true width estimated to be 75 - 85%', indicating that true width is not explicitly provided for individual intercepts. Evidence · text > true width unknown **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The drilling extended high-grade shoots along strike and down dip, reaching a maximum vertical depth of 312 metres, which is the deepest drilling completed to date at Boin. Evidence · text > The drilling extended these high-grade shoots along strike and down dip, reaching a maximum vertical depth of 312 metres. This is the deepest drilling completed to date at Boin **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: The release explicitly mentions the systematic insertion of blanks, standards, and duplicates, the use of Intertek Labs, and sign-off by a Qualified Person \(P. Geo\). Evidence · text > Analytical quality assurance and quality control procedures include the systematic insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates into the sample strings. Samples are placed in sealed bags and shipped directly to Intertek Labs located in Tarkwa, Ghana for 50 gram gold fire assay. Mr. Gregory Smith, P. Geo, Vice President of Exploration at Newcore, is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, and has reviewed and approved the technical data and information contained in this news release. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: The release states 'Length-weighted averages from uncut assays' but does not disclose the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals. Evidence · text > Length-weighted averages from uncut assays. **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: The document re-announces results for holes KBDD098 and KBDD097, explicitly referencing a news release dated January 7, 2026, indicating these are not new assays. Evidence · text > see news release dated January 7, 2026 ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (15) ### KBDD100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-0) Enchi · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD100 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.63 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5.9 m - From: 257 m - To: 262.9 m - Hole Depth: 321.4 m - Intercept Depth: 257 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD100:257-262.9 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 518742 - Northing: 633544 - Elevation: 149 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - 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: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 1.63 g/t gold over 5.9 metres is a moderate grade and length, contributing to the overall continuity of mineralization at the Boin deposit. - Positive factor: moderate grade - Positive factor: confirms continuity - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed Evidence · table > 1.63 Context: 5.9 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-1) Enchi · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD100 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.61 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5.4 m - From: 295.6 m - To: 301 m - Hole Depth: 321.4 m - Intercept Depth: 257 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD100:295.6-301 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 518742 - Northing: 633544 - Elevation: 149 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - 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: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 1.61 g/t gold over 5.4 metres is a moderate grade and length, further confirming the continuity of mineralization at depth. - Positive factor: moderate grade - Positive factor: confirms continuity - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed Evidence · table > 1.61 Context: 5.4 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD100 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-2) Enchi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD100 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 147.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 310 m - To: 311 m - Hole Depth: 321.4 m - Intercept Depth: 257 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD100:310-311 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 518742 - Northing: 633544 - Elevation: 149 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 147.5 g/t gold over 1.0 metre is a bonanza grade and represents the first visible gold encountered on the project, confirming high-grade potential at depth. - Positive factor: bonanza grade - Positive factor: first visible gold encountered - Positive factor: confirms high-grade potential at depth - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed Evidence · table > 147.5 Context: 1.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD102 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-3) Enchi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD102 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 25.5 m - From: 285 m - To: 310.5 m - Hole Depth: 366.4 m - Intercept Depth: 285 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD102:285-310.5 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 519207 - Northing: 634347 - Elevation: 144 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -65 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 1.70 g/t gold over 25.5 metres shows good continuity with moderate grade over a strong width, indicating potential for resource expansion. - Positive factor: moderate grade - Positive factor: strong width - Positive factor: demonstrates continuity - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed Evidence · table > 1.70 Context: 25.5 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD102 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-4) Enchi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD102 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 3.22 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 17 m - From: 327 m - To: 344 m - Hole Depth: 366.4 m - Intercept Depth: 285 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD102:327-344 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 519207 - Northing: 634347 - Elevation: 144 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -65 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 3.22 g/t gold over 17.0 metres is a strong result, demonstrating good grade and width, and contributing to the extension of mineralization at depth. - Positive factor: strong grade - Positive factor: good width - Positive factor: extends mineralization at depth - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed Evidence · table > 3.22 Context: 17.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD101 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-5) Enchi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD101 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.26 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 16 m - From: 202 m - To: 218 m - Hole Depth: 311 m - Intercept Depth: 202 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD101:202-218 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 519591 - Northing: 634889 - Elevation: 136 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 1.26 g/t gold over 16.0 metres is a moderate grade and width, confirming continuity within the mineralized zone. - Positive factor: moderate grade - Positive factor: moderate width - Positive factor: confirms continuity - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed Evidence · table > 1.26 Context: 16.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD101 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-6) Enchi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD101 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 2.22 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7 m - From: 202 m - To: 209 m - Hole Depth: 311 m - Intercept Depth: 202 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD101:202-209 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 519591 - Northing: 634889 - Elevation: 136 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This sub-interval of 2.22 g/t gold over 7.0 metres represents a higher-grade zone within the broader intercept, confirming the presence of stronger mineralization. - Positive factor: strong grade - Positive factor: moderate width - Positive factor: confirms higher-grade zones - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed Evidence · table > 2.22 Context: 7.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD099 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-7) Enchi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD099 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.78 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 14.1 m - From: 243 m - To: 257.1 m - Hole Depth: 341.3 m - Intercept Depth: 243 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD099:243-257.1 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 519447 - Northing: 634743 - Elevation: 115 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 0.78 g/t gold over 14.1 metres is a weak grade over a moderate width, indicating continuity of lower-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: moderate width - Positive factor: confirms continuity - Negative factor: weak grade - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed Evidence · table > 0.78 Context: 14.1 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD099 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-8) Enchi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD099 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.86 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 243 m - To: 247 m - Hole Depth: 341.3 m - Intercept Depth: 243 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD099:243-247 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 519447 - Northing: 634743 - Elevation: 115 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -55 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.86 g/t gold over 4.0 metres indicates a stronger grade within the broader intercept, confirming the presence of higher-grade zones. - Positive factor: strong grade - Positive factor: confirms higher-grade zones - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed Evidence · table > 1.86 Context: 4.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD104 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-9) Enchi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD104 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 0.82 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 11 m - From: 217 m - To: 228 m - Hole Depth: 309.6 m - Intercept Depth: 217 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD104:217-228 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 519190 - Northing: 634263 - Elevation: 127 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 0.82 g/t gold over 11.0 metres is a weak grade over a moderate width, indicating continuity of lower-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: moderate width - Positive factor: confirms continuity - Negative factor: weak grade - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed Evidence · table > 0.82 Context: 11.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD104 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-10) Enchi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD104 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.41 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 218 m - To: 223 m - Hole Depth: 309.6 m - Intercept Depth: 217 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD104:218-223 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 519190 - Northing: 634263 - Elevation: 127 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This sub-interval of 1.41 g/t gold over 5.0 metres indicates a moderate grade within the broader intercept, confirming the presence of stronger mineralization. - Positive factor: moderate grade - Positive factor: confirms higher-grade zones - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed Evidence · table > 1.41 Context: 5.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD104 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-11) Enchi · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD104 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 1.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 231 m - To: 235 m - Hole Depth: 309.6 m - Intercept Depth: 217 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD104:231-235 - Mining Method: unknown #### Location - Easting: 519190 - Northing: 634263 - Elevation: 127 m - Azimuth: 114 ° - Dip: -60 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept of 1.80 g/t gold over 4.0 metres indicates a strong grade, confirming the presence of higher-grade zones within the broader mineralization. - Positive factor: strong grade - Positive factor: confirms higher-grade zones - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed Evidence · table > 1.80 Context: 4.0 #### 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 **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD098 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-12) Enchi · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD098 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 173.75 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 264 m - To: 265 m - Intercept Depth: 264 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD098:264-265 - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - 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 - Historical Source Date: 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept of 173.75 g/t gold over 1.0 metre is a bonanza grade, confirming the project's high-grade potential, though it is a re-release of previously reported data. - Positive factor: bonanza grade - Positive factor: confirms historical high-grade potential - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed - Negative factor: stale data re-release Evidence · text > 173.75 g/t Au over 1.0 metre from 264 m \(true width unknown \(see news release dated January 7, 2026\) #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD097 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-13) Enchi · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD097 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 3.54 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 23 m - From: 253 m - To: 276 m - Intercept Depth: 253 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD097:253-276 - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - 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 - Historical Source Date: 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept of 3.54 g/t gold over 23.0 metres is a strong result, confirming good grade and width, though it is a re-release of previously reported data. - Positive factor: strong grade - Positive factor: strong width - Positive factor: confirms historical continuity - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed - Negative factor: stale data re-release Evidence · text > 3.54 g/t Au over 23.0 m from 253 m including a high-grade interval of 6.92 g/t Au over 8.0 m from 256 m \(see news release dated January 7, 2026 for details\). #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ### KBDD097 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-diamond-drilling-intersects-first-visible-gold-high-grade-gold-mine--715c9f60-923d-4e2d-bed7-481e7b7411ba#fact-drill-facts-14) Enchi · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KBDD097 - Project: Enchi - Commodity: gold - Region: ghana - Reported Region: ghana - Ticker: NCAU #### Geometry - Grade: 6.92 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 8 m - From: 256 m - To: 264 m - Intercept Depth: 253 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KBDD097:256-264 - Mining Method: unknown #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Labs - 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 - Historical Source Date: 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-01-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical sub-interval of 6.92 g/t gold over 8.0 metres is an exceptional grade, confirming the presence of high-grade zones, though it is a re-release of previously reported data. - Positive factor: exceptional grade - Positive factor: moderate width - Positive factor: confirms historical high-grade zones - Negative factor: apparent width only - Negative factor: cut-off grade for compositing not disclosed - Negative factor: stale data re-release Evidence · text > 6.92 g/t Au over 8.0 m from 256 m \(see news release dated January 7, 2026 for details\). #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever" ## 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.