Newcore Gold Drilling Intersects 3.51 g/t Gold over 21.0 Metres, Including 5.91 g/t Gold over 9.0 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
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 14:38:56 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Newcore Gold announced high-grade drill results from its Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, including 3.51 g/t gold over 21.0 metres and 5.91 g/t gold over 9.0 metres. These diamond drilling results from the Nyam Gold Deposit extend mineralization to depth, below the limits of current reserve pits, indicating potential for resource growth. The company plans to incorporate these results into future economic studies to optimize the mine plan.
Reasoning: The drill results show significant high-grade gold intercepts that extend mineralization to depth, below existing reserve pits, which is highly positive for resource growth and future mine planning. The company has disclosed QA/QC procedures and a QP sign-off, adding to the confidence in the results. While true width is an estimate and cut-off grades are not specified, the overall picture is one of successful exploration and potential value addition.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts, including 5.91 g/t Au over 9.0 m, demonstrate strong mineralization.
- Drilling extends mineralization to depth, below current reserve pits, indicating potential for resource growth and mine life extension.
- The program is targeting higher-grade mineralization at depth, which could improve future mine economics.
- QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including the use of blanks, standards, duplicates, and an accredited laboratory.
Negative factors
- True width is estimated as a range (75-85%) rather than a precise value, which introduces some uncertainty.
- No specific cut-off grade or internal dilution rules are disclosed for the reported intervals.
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 5.91 g/t gold over 9.0 metres in NBDD086 is well above the exceptional threshold for open-pit gold deposits (5 g/t Au).
Evidence · table
“5.91”
Context: 9.0
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling targeted and intersected gold mineralization at depth, below prior intercepts and current reserve pits, extending the known mineralized footprint.
Evidence · text
“Diamond drilling tested the down dip and lateral extensions to high-grade gold mineralization previously identified at Nyam.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release explicitly mentions the systematic insertion of blanks, standards, and duplicates, and samples being shipped to Intertek Labs for assay.
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.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document states that intervals are hole lengths with true width estimated to be 75 - 85%, indicating that precise true widths are not provided for individual intercepts.
Evidence · text
“Intervals reported are hole lengths with true width estimated to be 75 - 85%”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The drill program includes infill drilling for resource conversion, indicating a component of confirmatory work.
Evidence · text
“The completed first phase of the drill program was infill drilling for resource conversion”
Resource Updateneutral · Story-specific tag
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The drill results are expected to be incorporated into future project economic studies and may support further mine plan optimization, indicating an upcoming resource update.
Evidence · text
“Results from drilling completed in 2026, including drilling targeting higher-grade mineralization at depth, are expected to be incorporated into future project economic studies and may support further mine plan optimization.”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
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: Mr. Gregory Smith, P. Geo, Vice President of Exploration at Newcore, is a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“Mr. Gregory Smith, P. Geo, Vice President of Exploration at Newcore, is a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI 43-101. Mr. Smith has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release”
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: The document does not explicitly state the cut-off grade used for reporting the drill intervals.
Evidence · text
“Length-weighted averages from uncut assays.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (9)
NBDD086Enchi · goldGrade: 3.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NBDD086
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 245 m
- To
- 266 m
- Hole Depth
- 335 m
- Intercept Depth
- 245 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NBDD086:245-266
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nyam
- Easting
- 530315
- Northing
- 637180
- Elevation
- 103 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -54 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- 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
- 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a strong intercept with good grade and width, extending mineralization to depth in a key deposit. The QP sign-off and QA/QC disclosure add confidence, though the estimated true width and undisclosed cut-off are minor drawbacks.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept (3.51 g/t Au) over a significant width (21.0 m).
- Extends mineralization to depth, below current reserve pits, indicating resource growth potential.
- Part of a program targeting higher-grade mineralization at depth.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (75-85%) rather than a precise measurement.
- No specific cut-off grade disclosed for the interval.
Evidence · table
“3.51”
Context: 21.0
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 "mixed"
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"
NBDD086Enchi · goldGrade: 5.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NBDD086
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 251 m
- To
- 260 m
- Hole Depth
- 335 m
- Intercept Depth
- 245 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NBDD086:251-260
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nyam
- Easting
- 530315
- Northing
- 637180
- Elevation
- 103 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -54 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- 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
- 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept is highly material and confirms strong gold mineralization at depth. It significantly boosts the economic potential of the area.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade gold intercept (5.91 g/t Au) over a good width (9.0 m).
- This sub-interval significantly enhances the overall intercept's value.
- Extends mineralization to depth, below current reserve pits, indicating resource growth potential.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (75-85%) rather than a precise measurement.
- No specific cut-off grade disclosed for the interval.
Evidence · table
“5.91”
Context: 9.0
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 "mixed"
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"
NBDD080Enchi · goldGrade: 1.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NBDD080
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 317 m
- To
- 338 m
- Hole Depth
- 452 m
- Intercept Depth
- 317 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NBDD080:317-338
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nyam
- Easting
- 530413
- Northing
- 637260
- Elevation
- 104 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- 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
- 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept confirms gold mineralization over a good width at depth, supporting the overall resource expansion strategy. The grade is moderate but contributes positively to the project's scale.
Positive factors
- Good width (21.0 m) with a moderate gold grade (1.40 g/t Au).
- Contributes to demonstrating continuity of gold mineralization at depth.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (75-85%) rather than a precise measurement.
- No specific cut-off grade disclosed for the interval.
Evidence · table
“1.40”
Context: 21.0
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 "mixed"
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"
NBDD080Enchi · goldGrade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NBDD080
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11 m
- From
- 319 m
- To
- 330 m
- Hole Depth
- 452 m
- Intercept Depth
- 317 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NBDD080:319-330
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nyam
- Easting
- 530413
- Northing
- 637260
- Elevation
- 104 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- 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
- 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval improves the overall grade of the broader intercept, indicating a higher-quality zone within the mineralization at depth.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval (2.08 g/t Au) over a good width (11.0 m) within a broader zone.
- Enhances the overall economic potential of the intercept.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (75-85%) rather than a precise measurement.
- No specific cut-off grade disclosed for the interval.
Evidence · table
“2.08”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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"
NBDD081Enchi · goldGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NBDD081
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 28 m
- From
- 254 m
- To
- 282 m
- Hole Depth
- 417 m
- Intercept Depth
- 254 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NBDD081:254-282
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nyam
- Easting
- 530328
- Northing
- 637137
- Elevation
- 108 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- 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
- 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This broad intercept confirms significant gold mineralization, contributing to the overall resource potential, though the grade is moderate. It supports the continuity of the system at depth.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept (28.0 m) of gold mineralization, indicating good continuity.
- Supports the expansion of the mineralized footprint at Nyam.
Negative factors
- Grade (0.98 g/t Au) is moderate, below the strong threshold for open pit gold.
- True width is an estimate (75-85%) rather than a precise measurement.
- No specific cut-off grade disclosed for the interval.
Evidence · table
“0.98”
Context: 28.0
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 "mixed"
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"
NBDD081Enchi · goldGrade: 1.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NBDD081
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 258 m
- To
- 266 m
- Hole Depth
- 417 m
- Intercept Depth
- 254 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NBDD081:258-266
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nyam
- Easting
- 530328
- Northing
- 637137
- Elevation
- 108 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- 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
- 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval provides a higher-grade component within the broader mineralized zone, improving its overall economic attractiveness.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval (1.61 g/t Au) over a moderate width (8.0 m).
- Contributes to the overall grade profile of the broader intercept.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (75-85%) rather than a precise measurement.
- No specific cut-off grade disclosed for the interval.
Evidence · table
“1.61”
Context: 8.0
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 "mixed"
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"
NBDD081Enchi · goldGrade: 2.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NBDD081
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 277 m
- To
- 282 m
- Hole Depth
- 417 m
- Intercept Depth
- 254 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NBDD081:277-282
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nyam
- Easting
- 530328
- Northing
- 637137
- Elevation
- 108 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- 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
- 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This second sub-interval within NBDD081 provides another zone of higher-grade mineralization, reinforcing the prospectivity of the area.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval (2.19 g/t Au) over a moderate width (5.0 m).
- Further enhances the overall grade profile of the broader intercept.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (75-85%) rather than a precise measurement.
- No specific cut-off grade disclosed for the interval.
Evidence · table
“2.19”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
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"
NBDD085Enchi · goldGrade: 1.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NBDD085
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 278 m
- To
- 292 m
- Hole Depth
- 369.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 278 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NBDD085:278-292
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nyam
- Easting
- 530343
- Northing
- 637168
- Elevation
- 40 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- 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
- 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept provides further evidence of gold mineralization at depth, supporting the overall resource expansion efforts, though the grade is moderate.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade (1.61 g/t Au) over a good width (14.0 m).
- Contributes to defining the continuity of gold mineralization at depth.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (75-85%) rather than a precise measurement.
- No specific cut-off grade disclosed for the interval.
Evidence · table
“1.61”
Context: 14.0
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 "mixed"
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"
NBDD085Enchi · goldGrade: 2.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- NBDD085
- Project
- Enchi
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 284 m
- To
- 291 m
- Hole Depth
- 369.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 278 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- NBDD085:284-291
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Nyam
- Easting
- 530343
- Northing
- 637168
- Elevation
- 40 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- 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
- 2026-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-interval within NBDD085 provides a higher-grade component, enhancing the economic potential of the mineralization encountered.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval (2.94 g/t Au) over a good width (7.0 m).
- Improves the overall grade profile of the broader intercept.
Negative factors
- True width is an estimate (75-85%) rather than a precise measurement.
- No specific cut-off grade disclosed for the interval.
Evidence · table
“2.94”
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 "mixed"
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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