Newcore Gold Drilling Intersects 2.59 g/t Gold over 69 Metres, Including 6.41 g/t Gold over 24 Metres, at the Enchi Gold Project, Ghana
Original announcement by globenewswire on
- Company
- Newcore Gold Ltd.
- Ticker
- NCAU
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Ghana
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 19:36:08 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Newcore Gold reported significant RC drill results at the Boin Gold Deposit within the Enchi Gold Project in Ghana. Notable intercepts include 2.59 g/t Au over 69m (including 6.41 g/t Au over 24m) in hole KBRC411, which is among the widest and highest grade-thickness zones encountered to date at the deposit.
Reasoning: The announcement reports high-grade gold intercepts (up to 6.41 g/t over 24m) that are wider and higher grade than previous intercepts at the Boin deposit, supporting resource expansion and mine plan optimization.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts
- Significant width of mineralization
- Continuity demonstrated
- Potential for resource and reserve growth
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 6.41 g/t Au over 24m is a very strong intercept for this deposit type.
Evidence · text
“6.41 g/t Au over 24.0 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, and use of Intertek Labs.
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 is targeting mineralization to delineate potential for reserve and resource growth.
Evidence · text
“potential for reserve and resource growth”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The source explicitly discloses a revised resource estimate
Evidence · text
“updated Mineral Resource Estimate”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
KBRC411Enchi · goldGrade: 2.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 69 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBRC411
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 69 m
- From
- 58 m
- To
- 127 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBRC411:58-127
- Mining Method
- open_pit
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
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: One of the widest and highest grade-thickness zones encountered to date at Boin.
Positive factors
- Wide high-grade intercept
Evidence · table
“2.59”
Context: 69.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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"
KBRC411Enchi · goldGrade: 6.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBRC411
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24 m
- From
- 59 m
- To
- 83 m
- Intercept Depth
- 59 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBRC411:59-83
- Mining Method
- open_pit
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
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade component of the KBRC411 intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade
Evidence · table
“6.41”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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"
KBRC414Enchi · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 32 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBRC414
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 32 m
- From
- 70 m
- To
- 102 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBRC414:70-102
- Mining Method
- open_pit
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
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.83”
Context: 32.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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"
KBRC414Enchi · goldGrade: 3.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBRC414
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 84 m
- To
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBRC414:84-90
- Mining Method
- open_pit
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
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade component of the KBRC414 intercept.
Positive factors
- Higher grade interval
Evidence · table
“3.37”
Context: 6.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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"
KBRC404Enchi · goldGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBRC404
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 22 m
- From
- 70 m
- To
- 92 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBRC404:70-92
- Mining Method
- open_pit
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
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 22.0
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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"
KBRC404Enchi · goldGrade: 1.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBRC404
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 72 m
- To
- 79 m
- Intercept Depth
- 72 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBRC404:72-79
- Mining Method
- open_pit
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
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade component of the KBRC404 intercept.
Positive factors
- Higher grade component
Evidence · table
“1.64”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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"
Resource Estimates (6)
indicatedEnchi Gold Project · goldTonnes: 83600000Grade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1502000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Grant Carlson, Ryan Wilson, Matthew Halliday, Schadrac Ibrango
- Resource group id
- resource:41cc4f78efea74b901dd
- Deposit or zone
- Enchi Gold Project
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 83600000
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1502000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-23
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the total project resource.
Evidence · text
“Indicated Mineral Resource of 83.6 million tonnes grading 0.56 g/t Au containing 1,502,000 ounces gold”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredEnchi Gold Project · goldTonnes: 40100000Grade: 0.49Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 626000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Grant Carlson, Ryan Wilson, Matthew Halliday, Schadrac Ibrango
- Resource group id
- resource:ec9e39050ed3151871a6
- Deposit or zone
- Enchi Gold Project
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 40100000
- Grade
- 0.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 626000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-23
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource component of the total project resource.
Evidence · text
“Inferred Mineral Resource of 40.1 million tonnes grading 0.49 g/t Au containing 626,000 ounces gold”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
probableEnchi Gold Project · goldTonnes: 51300000Grade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1055000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Grant Carlson, Ryan Wilson, Matthew Halliday, Schadrac Ibrango
- Resource group id
- resource:276c9059dd396a96b12a
- Deposit or zone
- Enchi Gold Project
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 51300000
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1055000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-23
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Probable reserve component of the total project reserve.
Evidence · text
“Probable Mineral Reserve of 51.3 million tonnes grading 0.64 g/t Au containing 1,055,000 ounces gold”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
probableEnchi · goldTonnes: 15900000Grade: 0.84Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 429000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NCAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:ff6e56f076e6355f8e6b
- Deposit or zone
- Boin
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 15900000
- Grade
- 0.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 429000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Explicit disclosure recovered from source prose.
Evidence · text
“Boin has a Probable Mineral Reserve of 15.9 million tonnes grading 0.84 g/t Au containing 429,000 ounces”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedEnchi · goldTonnes: 23500000Grade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 550000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NCAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:ea9367388fa0c2a71d63
- Deposit or zone
- Boin
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 23500000
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 550000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Explicit disclosure recovered from source prose.
Evidence · text
“Boin has a Probable Mineral Reserve of 15.9 million tonnes grading 0.84 g/t Au containing 429,000 ounces; an Indicated Mineral Resource of 23.5 million tonnes grading 0.73 g/t Au containing 550,000 ounces”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredEnchi · goldTonnes: 9200000Grade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 178000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- NCAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:fe1a8cb72844cd6f1c52
- Deposit or zone
- Boin
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 9200000
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 178000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Explicit disclosure recovered from source prose.
Evidence · text
“Boin has a Probable Mineral Reserve of 15.9 million tonnes grading 0.84 g/t Au containing 429,000 ounces; an Indicated Mineral Resource of 23.5 million tonnes grading 0.73 g/t Au containing 550,000 ounces; and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 9.2 million tonnes grading 0.60 g/t Au containing 178,000 ounces”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
How Atlas produces this analysis
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