# Newcore Gold Drilling Intersects 1.59 g/t Gold over 15.5 Metres, Including 3.22 g/t Gold over 6.4 Metres, at the Enchi Gold Project, Ghana

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/NCAUF/news/7828691367743360/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-04-08T10:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Newcore Gold Ltd.

- Ticker: NCAUF

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Ghana

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-12 14:57:54 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Newcore Gold announced new diamond drill results from its Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, highlighting wide zones of gold mineralization at the Sewum Gold Deposit. Key intercepts include 1.59 g/t gold over 15.5 metres, with a higher-grade section of 3.22 g/t gold over 6.4 metres, extending mineralization below the current pit-constrained resource. The drilling also confirmed near-surface continuity and contributes to future resource growth, with all reported holes intersecting gold.

Reasoning: New diamond drill results from the Sewum Gold Deposit at Enchi show wide zones of gold mineralization, including several higher-grade intercepts, extending the known mineralization below the current pit-constrained resource and confirming near-surface continuity. QA/QC procedures are disclosed, but the cut-off grade for compositing is not explicitly stated. The highest reported grade of 3.22 g/t Au is below the 75th percentile for similar global deposits.

- Positive factor: Wide zones of gold mineralization

- Positive factor: Higher-grade intervals

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization below existing pit

- Positive factor: Confirms near-surface continuity

- Positive factor: Good QA/QC disclosure

- Positive factor: True width estimated

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing not explicitly disclosed

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 13

## Classification and evidence

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The release states that 'Intervals reported are hole lengths with true width estimated to be 75 - 85%'.

Evidence · text

> Intervals reported are hole lengths with true width estimated to be 75 - 85%

**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 details QA/QC procedures including blanks, standards, duplicates, and mentions Intertek Labs and a Qualified Person sign-off.

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.

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drilling extended gold mineralization below the pit-constrained mineral resource estimate.

Evidence · text

> extended gold mineralization below the pit-constrained mineral resource estimate released in March of this year

**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 explicitly disclose a cut-off grade for compositing.

Evidence · text

> Length-weighted averages from uncut assays.

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drill program is confirming near-surface lateral continuity in adjacent sub-parallel structures.

Evidence · text

> confirming near-surface lateral continuity in the adjacent sub-parallel structures

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (13)

### SWDD107

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6#fact-drill-facts-0)

Enchi · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SWDD107
- Project: Enchi
- Commodity: gold
- Region: ghana
- Reported Region: ghana
- Ticker: NCAUF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.59
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.5 m
- True Width: 12.4 m
- From: 147.5 m
- To: 163 m
- Hole Depth: 218.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 147.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SWDD107:147.5-163
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Sewum
- Easting: 521298
- Northing: 628974
- Elevation: 186 m
- Azimuth: 120 °
- 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

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade and width, with a weak grade-thickness product, contributing to resource growth.

- Positive factor: Moderate width

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

Evidence · table

> 1.59

Context: 15.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 12.4

**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: "Diamond Drilling \("DD"\) at the Sewum Gold Deposit \("Sewum"\) encountered wide zones of gold mineralization in the shallow"

### SWDD107

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6#fact-drill-facts-1)

Enchi · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SWDD107
- Project: Enchi
- Commodity: gold
- Region: ghana
- Reported Region: ghana
- Ticker: NCAUF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.22
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.4 m
- True Width: 5.12 m
- From: 152.9 m
- To: 159.3 m
- Hole Depth: 218.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 147.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SWDD107:152.9-159.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Sewum
- Easting: 521298
- Northing: 628974
- Elevation: 186 m
- Azimuth: 120 °
- 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

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade over a narrow width, with a weak grade-thickness product, representing a higher-grade zone within a broader intercept.

- Positive factor: Strong grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

Evidence · table

> 3.22

Context: 6.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.12

**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: "Diamond Drilling \("DD"\) at the Sewum Gold Deposit \("Sewum"\) encountered wide zones of gold mineralization in the shallow"

### SWDD112

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6#fact-drill-facts-2)

Enchi · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SWDD112
- Project: Enchi
- Commodity: gold
- Region: ghana
- Reported Region: ghana
- Ticker: NCAUF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.5 m
- True Width: 8.4 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 10.5 m
- Hole Depth: 185.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SWDD112:0-10.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Sewum
- Easting: 521021
- Northing: 629065
- Elevation: 132 m
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade and width, with a weak grade-thickness product, indicating near-surface mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate width

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: Near surface mineralization

Evidence · table

> 1.00

Context: 10.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 8.4

**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: "Diamond Drilling \("DD"\) at the Sewum Gold Deposit \("Sewum"\) encountered wide zones of gold mineralization in the shallow"

### SWDD112

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6#fact-drill-facts-3)

Enchi · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SWDD112
- Project: Enchi
- Commodity: gold
- Region: ghana
- Reported Region: ghana
- Ticker: NCAUF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.69
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 41 m
- True Width: 32.8 m
- From: 21.5 m
- To: 62.5 m
- Hole Depth: 185.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SWDD112:21.5-62.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Sewum
- Easting: 521021
- Northing: 629065
- Elevation: 132 m
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide zone of weak grade mineralization, with a weak grade-thickness product, indicating near-surface continuity.

- Positive factor: Strong continuity width

- Positive factor: Near surface mineralization

- Negative factor: Weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.69

Context: 41.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 32.8

**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: "Diamond Drilling \("DD"\) at the Sewum Gold Deposit \("Sewum"\) encountered wide zones of gold mineralization in the shallow"

### SWDD112

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6#fact-drill-facts-4)

Enchi · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SWDD112
- Project: Enchi
- Commodity: gold
- Region: ghana
- Reported Region: ghana
- Ticker: NCAUF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.41
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 25.2 m
- True Width: 20.16 m
- From: 102.4 m
- To: 127.6 m
- Hole Depth: 185.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SWDD112:102.4-127.6
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Sewum
- Easting: 521021
- Northing: 629065
- Elevation: 132 m
- Azimuth: 120 °
- Dip: -70 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide zone of weak grade mineralization, with a weak grade-thickness product, indicating continuity at moderate depth.

- Positive factor: Strong continuity width

- Negative factor: Weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.41

Context: 25.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 20.16

**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: "Diamond Drilling \("DD"\) at the Sewum Gold Deposit \("Sewum"\) encountered wide zones of gold mineralization in the shallow"

### SWDD108

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6#fact-drill-facts-5)

Enchi · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SWDD108
- Project: Enchi
- Commodity: gold
- Region: ghana
- Reported Region: ghana
- Ticker: NCAUF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.48
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 41 m
- True Width: 32.8 m
- From: 141.5 m
- To: 182.5 m
- Hole Depth: 236.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 141.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SWDD108:141.5-182.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Sewum
- Easting: 521279
- Northing: 628978
- Elevation: 186 m
- Azimuth: 120 °
- 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

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide zone of weak grade mineralization, with a weak grade-thickness product, extending mineralization at depth.

- Positive factor: Strong continuity width

- Negative factor: Weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.48

Context: 41.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 32.8

**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: "Diamond Drilling \("DD"\) at the Sewum Gold Deposit \("Sewum"\) encountered wide zones of gold mineralization in the shallow"

### SWDD108

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6#fact-drill-facts-6)

Enchi · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SWDD108
- Project: Enchi
- Commodity: gold
- Region: ghana
- Reported Region: ghana
- Ticker: NCAUF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.82
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 18.5 m
- True Width: 14.8 m
- From: 189.5 m
- To: 208 m
- Hole Depth: 236.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 141.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SWDD108:189.5-208
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Sewum
- Easting: 521279
- Northing: 628978
- Elevation: 186 m
- Azimuth: 120 °
- 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

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate width of weak grade mineralization, with a weak grade-thickness product, extending mineralization at depth.

- Positive factor: Moderate width

- Negative factor: Weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.82

Context: 18.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 14.8

**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: "Diamond Drilling \("DD"\) at the Sewum Gold Deposit \("Sewum"\) encountered wide zones of gold mineralization in the shallow"

### SWDD108

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6#fact-drill-facts-7)

Enchi · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SWDD108
- Project: Enchi
- Commodity: gold
- Region: ghana
- Reported Region: ghana
- Ticker: NCAUF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.26
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- True Width: 3.6 m
- From: 199.5 m
- To: 204 m
- Hole Depth: 236.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 141.5 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SWDD108:199.5-204
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Sewum
- Easting: 521279
- Northing: 628978
- Elevation: 186 m
- Azimuth: 120 °
- 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

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade over a narrow width, with a weak grade-thickness product, representing a higher-grade zone at depth.

- Positive factor: Strong grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

Evidence · table

> 2.26

Context: 4.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.6

**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: "Diamond Drilling \("DD"\) at the Sewum Gold Deposit \("Sewum"\) encountered wide zones of gold mineralization in the shallow"

### SWDD113A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6#fact-drill-facts-8)

Enchi · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SWDD113A
- Project: Enchi
- Commodity: gold
- Region: ghana
- Reported Region: ghana
- Ticker: NCAUF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.81
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 16.8 m
- True Width: 13.44 m
- From: 75.9 m
- To: 92.7 m
- Hole Depth: 126.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 75.9 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SWDD113A:75.9-92.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Sewum
- Easting: 521073
- Northing: 629138
- Elevation: 157 m
- Azimuth: 0 °
- Dip: 90 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate width of weak grade mineralization, with a weak grade-thickness product, indicating continuity.

- Positive factor: Moderate width

- Negative factor: Weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.81

Context: 16.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 13.44

**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: "Diamond Drilling \("DD"\) at the Sewum Gold Deposit \("Sewum"\) encountered wide zones of gold mineralization in the shallow"

### SWDD113A

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6#fact-drill-facts-9)

Enchi · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SWDD113A
- Project: Enchi
- Commodity: gold
- Region: ghana
- Reported Region: ghana
- Ticker: NCAUF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.41
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.4 m
- True Width: 3.52 m
- From: 76.6 m
- To: 81 m
- Hole Depth: 126.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 75.9 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SWDD113A:76.6-81
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Sewum
- Easting: 521073
- Northing: 629138
- Elevation: 157 m
- Azimuth: 0 °
- Dip: 90 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong grade over a narrow width, with a weak grade-thickness product, representing a higher-grade zone.

- Positive factor: Strong grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

Evidence · table

> 2.41

Context: 4.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.52

**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: "Diamond Drilling \("DD"\) at the Sewum Gold Deposit \("Sewum"\) encountered wide zones of gold mineralization in the shallow"

### SWDD110

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6#fact-drill-facts-10)

Enchi · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SWDD110
- Project: Enchi
- Commodity: gold
- Region: ghana
- Reported Region: ghana
- Ticker: NCAUF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 21.2 m
- True Width: 16.96 m
- From: 185.8 m
- To: 207 m
- Hole Depth: 225 m
- Intercept Depth: 185.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SWDD110:185.8-207
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Sewum
- Easting: 521256
- Northing: 629035
- Elevation: 186 m
- Azimuth: 120 °
- 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

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong continuity width of weak grade mineralization, with a weak grade-thickness product, extending mineralization at depth.

- Positive factor: Strong continuity width

- Negative factor: Weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.60

Context: 21.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 16.96

**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: "Diamond Drilling \("DD"\) at the Sewum Gold Deposit \("Sewum"\) encountered wide zones of gold mineralization in the shallow"

### SWDD109

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6#fact-drill-facts-11)

Enchi · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SWDD109
- Project: Enchi
- Commodity: gold
- Region: ghana
- Reported Region: ghana
- Ticker: NCAUF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.93
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 11.05 m
- True Width: 8.84 m
- From: 145.95 m
- To: 157 m
- Hole Depth: 278.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 145.95 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SWDD109:145.95-157
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Sewum
- Easting: 521249
- Northing: 628998
- Elevation: 184 m
- Azimuth: 120 °
- 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

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate width of weak grade mineralization, with a weak grade-thickness product, extending mineralization at depth.

- Positive factor: Moderate width

- Negative factor: Weak grade

Evidence · table

> 0.93

Context: 11.05

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 8.84

**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: "Diamond Drilling \("DD"\) at the Sewum Gold Deposit \("Sewum"\) encountered wide zones of gold mineralization in the shallow"

### SWDD109

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-59-g-t-gold-over-15-5-metres-including-3-22-g--53a38b9d-7128-4f9b-9218-fcb66ac358a6#fact-drill-facts-12)

Enchi · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: SWDD109
- Project: Enchi
- Commodity: gold
- Region: ghana
- Reported Region: ghana
- Ticker: NCAUF

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.81
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- True Width: 3.2 m
- From: 151 m
- To: 155 m
- Hole Depth: 278.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 145.95 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: mixed
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: SWDD109:151-155
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Sewum
- Easting: 521249
- Northing: 628998
- Elevation: 184 m
- Azimuth: 120 °
- 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

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade over a narrow width, with a low grade-thickness product, representing a higher-grade zone at depth.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Low grade-thickness product

Evidence · table

> 1.81

Context: 4.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.2

**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: "Diamond Drilling \("DD"\) at the Sewum Gold Deposit \("Sewum"\) encountered wide zones of gold mineralization in the shallow"

## 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.
