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
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Newcore Gold Ltd.
- Ticker
- NCAUF
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Ghana
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 15:10:25 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Newcore Gold has reported high-grade diamond drill results from the Boin Gold Deposit at the Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, including a standout 147.5 g/t Au over 1.0 m. The drilling marks the first time visible gold has been encountered on the project and demonstrates continuity of high-grade mineralization at depth.
Reasoning: Significant high-grade gold discovery at depth with first visible gold, confirming geological model and expansion potential.
Positive factors
- First visible gold encountered on project
- High-grade intercept of 147.5 g/t Au over 1.0 m
- Extension of high-grade shoots at depth
- Continuity of mineralization demonstrated
Negative factors
- True width not explicitly stated (estimated 75-85%)
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 147.5 g/t Au is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · text
“147.50 grams per tonne gold ("g/t Au") over 1.0 metre ("m")”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions systematic insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“systematic insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates into the sample strings”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling tested down dip and lateral extensions to high-grade mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Six holes tested the down dip and lateral extensions to high-grade gold mineralization”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
KBDD100Enchi · goldGrade: 147.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD100
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 147.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 310 m
- To
- 311 m
- Intercept Depth
- 310 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD100:310-311
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Boin
- 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: Exceptional high-grade intercept and a major project milestone (visible gold).
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
- First visible gold on project
Evidence · text
“147.50 grams per tonne gold ("g/t Au") over 1.0 metre ("m") from 310 m”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"
KBDD100Enchi · goldGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD100
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.9 m
- From
- 257 m
- To
- 262.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 257 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD100:257-262.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Boin
- 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: Moderate grade intercept confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“1.63”
Context: 5.9
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
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: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"
KBDD100Enchi · goldGrade: 1.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD100
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.4 m
- From
- 295.6 m
- To
- 301 m
- Intercept Depth
- 295.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD100:295.6-301
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Boin
- 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: Moderate grade intercept confirming mineralization.
Evidence · table
“1.61”
Context: 5.4
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
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: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"
KBDD102Enchi · goldGrade: 3.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD102
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17 m
- From
- 327 m
- To
- 344 m
- Intercept Depth
- 327 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD102:327-344
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Boin
- 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: Strong grade and significant width at depth.
Evidence · table
“3.22”
Context: 17.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"
KBDD102Enchi · goldGrade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD102
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25.5 m
- From
- 285 m
- To
- 310.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 285 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD102:285-310.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Boin
- 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: Broad, economic grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.70”
Context: 25.5
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"
KBDD101Enchi · goldGrade: 1.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD101
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16 m
- From
- 202 m
- To
- 218 m
- Intercept Depth
- 202 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD101:202-218
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Boin
- 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: Solid continuity intercept.
Evidence · table
“1.26”
Context: 16.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"
KBDD101Enchi · goldGrade: 2.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD101
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 202 m
- To
- 209 m
- Intercept Depth
- 202 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD101:202-209
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Boin
- 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: Higher-grade sub-interval within the hole.
Evidence · table
“2.22”
Context: 7.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"
KBDD099Enchi · goldGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD099
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.1 m
- From
- 243 m
- To
- 257.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 243 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD099:243-257.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Boin
- 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: Low grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.78”
Context: 14.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"
KBDD099Enchi · goldGrade: 1.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD099
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.86
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 243 m
- To
- 247 m
- Intercept Depth
- 243 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD099:243-247
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Boin
- 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: Higher-grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“1.86”
Context: 4.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"
KBDD104Enchi · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD104
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11 m
- From
- 217 m
- To
- 228 m
- Intercept Depth
- 217 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD104:217-228
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Boin
- 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: Low grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.82”
Context: 11.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"
KBDD104Enchi · goldGrade: 1.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD104
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 218 m
- To
- 223 m
- Intercept Depth
- 218 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD104:218-223
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Boin
- 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: Higher-grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“1.41”
Context: 5.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"
KBDD104Enchi · goldGrade: 1.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD104
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 231 m
- To
- 235 m
- Intercept Depth
- 231 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD104:231-235
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Boin
- 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: Higher-grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“1.80”
Context: 4.0
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "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
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