Newcore Gold Drilling Intersects 1.37 g/t Gold over 24.0 Metres, Including 1.93 g/t Gold over 12.0 Metres, at the Enchi Gold Project, Ghana

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Newcore Gold Ltd.
Ticker
NCAU
Exchange
TSX
Region
Ghana
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-12 14:43:09 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Newcore Gold reported diamond drilling results from the Sewum Gold Deposit at the Enchi Gold Project in Ghana. The drilling intersected wide zones of gold mineralization, including high-grade intercepts, located below the limits of the current Mineral Resource Estimate pits.

Reasoning: Drilling at Sewum intercepted gold mineralization below the current pit-constrained resource limits, demonstrating potential for resource expansion and depth extension.

Positive factors

  • Step-Out Extension
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • mineralization below current pit limits

Facts used in scoring: 14

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling intersected mineralization below the limits of the pits that constrain the Mineral Resource Estimate.

Evidence · text

“below the limits of the pits that constrain the Mineral Resource Estimate”

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 and use of Intertek Labs.

Evidence · text

“systematic insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates into the sample strings”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (14)

SWDD121Enchi · goldGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD121
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
1.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
24 m
From
94 m
To
118 m
Intercept Depth
94 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD121:94-118
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant width at moderate grade below existing pit limits.

Positive factors

  • wide intercept

Evidence · table

“1.37”

Context: 24.0

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"

SWDD121Enchi · goldGrade: 1.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD121
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
1.93
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
From
103 m
To
115 m
Intercept Depth
103 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD121:103-115
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Stronger grade within the larger intercept.

Positive factors

  • high-grade sub-interval

Evidence · table

“1.93”

Context: 12.0

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"

SWDD121Enchi · goldGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD121
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
0.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16.5 m
From
30 m
To
46.5 m
Intercept Depth
30 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD121:30-46.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Shallow mineralized zone.

Evidence · table

“0.55”

Context: 16.5

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"

SWDD115Enchi · goldGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD115
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
0.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10.2 m
From
54.3 m
To
64.5 m
Intercept Depth
54.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD115:54.3-64.5
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Shallow oxide-transition mineralization.

Evidence · table

“0.74”

Context: 10.2

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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"

SWDD115Enchi · goldGrade: 9.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD115
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
9.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.9 m
From
251.4 m
To
253.3 m
Intercept Depth
251.4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD115:251.4-253.3
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept in fresh mineralization.

Positive factors

  • high-grade intercept

Evidence · table

“9.24”

Context: 1.9

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"

SWDD115Enchi · goldGrade: 17.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD115
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
17.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
251.4 m
To
252.4 m
Intercept Depth
251.4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD115:251.4-252.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade intercept.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept

Evidence · table

“17.36”

Context: 1.0

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"

SWDD117Enchi · goldGrade: 3.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD117
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
3.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.3 m
From
61.1 m
To
64.4 m
Intercept Depth
61.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD117:61.1-64.4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.

Evidence · table

“3.36”

Context: 3.3

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"

SWDD120Enchi · goldGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD120
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
0.58
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
From
149 m
To
156 m
Intercept Depth
149 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD120:149-156
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.58 g/t Au over 7.0 m from 149.0 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"

SWDD120Enchi · goldGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD120
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
0.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
203 m
To
209 m
Intercept Depth
203 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD120:203-209
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.57 g/t Au over 6.0 m from 203.0 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"

SWDD117Enchi · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD117
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
44 m
From
270 m
To
314 m
Intercept Depth
270 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD117:270-314
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide but low grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.30 g/t Au over 44.0 m from 270.0 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"

SWDD117Enchi · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD117
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
0.71
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
273 m
To
277 m
Intercept Depth
273 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD117:273-277
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval within a low-grade zone.

Evidence · text

“0.71 g/t Au over 4.0 m from 273.0 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"

SWDD117Enchi · goldGrade: 1.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD117
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
1.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
286 m
To
288 m
Intercept Depth
286 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD117:286-288
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval within a low-grade zone.

Evidence · text

“1.09 g/t Au over 2.0 m from 286.0 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"

SWDD119Enchi · goldGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD119
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
0.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
From
270 m
To
282 m
Intercept Depth
270 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD119:270-282
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.48 g/t Au over 12.0 m from 270.0 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"

SWDD119Enchi · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD119
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
0.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
From
324 m
To
331 m
Intercept Depth
324 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD119:324-331
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Sewum
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
2026-06-16T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.54 g/t Au over 7.0 m from 324.0 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"

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