Newcore Gold Files Technical Report for the Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for 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
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 14:57:00 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Newcore Gold has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, significantly expanding the Indicated resource to 83.6 million tonnes at 0.56 g/t Au (1.502 Moz Au). The resource includes four pit-constrained deposits (Sewum, Boin, Nyam, and Kwakyekrom) and will form the basis for an ongoing Pre-Feasibility Study.
Reasoning: The update represents a major expansion of the Indicated resource, more than doubling the contained gold ounces, which significantly de-risks the project for the upcoming PFS.
Positive factors
- Significant tonnage and grade growth in Indicated category
- Contained gold increased to over 1.5 million ounces
- All deposits open along strike and at depth
- NI 43-101 compliant with multiple QPs named
Negative factors
- Resource is primarily low grade (0.49-0.73 g/t Au)
- Significant portion of resource remains in Inferred category
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The resource estimate was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards by independent QPs.
Evidence · text
“prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards”
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: Multiple Qualified Persons (Ryan Wilson, Matthew Halliday, Schadrac Ibrango) are named as responsible for the estimate.
Evidence · text
“prepared by Ryan Wilson, P. Geo, Matthew Halliday, P. Geo, Schadrac Ibrango, P. Geo”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states the open pit cut-off grades used (0.1 to 0.2 g/t Au).
Evidence · text
“Open pit cut-off grades varied from 0.1 to 0.2 g/t Au”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (8)
indicatedEnchi Gold Project · goldTonnes: 23477000Grade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 550000Contained 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
- 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ryan Wilson, Matthew Halliday, Schadrac Ibrango
- Resource group id
- resource:798bb330a2bcd047a49b
- Deposit or zone
- Boin
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 23477000
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 550000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-10-06
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade intercept for the Boin zone.
Positive factors
- High grade relative to project average
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 23,477,000
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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: 9237000Grade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 178000Contained 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
- 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ryan Wilson, Matthew Halliday, Schadrac Ibrango
- Resource group id
- resource:d518205c6d40130c6211
- Deposit or zone
- Boin
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 9237000
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 178000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-10-06
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard inferred resource component.
Negative factors
- Inferred category limits economic confidence
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 9,237,000
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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
indicatedEnchi Gold Project · goldTonnes: 41233000Grade: 0.43Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 573000Contained 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
- 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ryan Wilson, Matthew Halliday, Schadrac Ibrango
- Resource group id
- resource:af94a76fbeba5431a83b
- Deposit or zone
- Sewum
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 41233000
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 573000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-10-06
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Major tonnage component of the indicated resource.
Positive factors
- Large tonnage contribution
Evidence · table
“0.43”
Context: 41,233,000
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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: 24246000Grade: 0.39Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 308000Contained 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
- 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ryan Wilson, Matthew Halliday, Schadrac Ibrango
- Resource group id
- resource:101402bd9045e0982224
- Deposit or zone
- Sewum
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 24246000
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 308000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-10-06
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant inferred tonnage.
Negative factors
- Inferred category
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: 24,246,000
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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
indicatedEnchi Gold Project · goldTonnes: 13458000Grade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 287000Contained 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
- 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ryan Wilson, Matthew Halliday, Schadrac Ibrango
- Resource group id
- resource:f3aedbe81a939669a5ac
- Deposit or zone
- Nyam
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 13458000
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 287000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-10-06
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid indicated resource component.
Positive factors
- Good grade for indicated
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 13,458,000
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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: 5471000Grade: 0.68Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 120000Contained 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
- 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ryan Wilson, Matthew Halliday, Schadrac Ibrango
- Resource group id
- resource:9afc207dcdb367f11663
- Deposit or zone
- Nyam
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5471000
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 120000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-10-06
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade for inferred.
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 5,471,000
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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
indicatedEnchi Gold Project · goldTonnes: 5447000Grade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 92000Contained 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
- 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ryan Wilson, Matthew Halliday, Schadrac Ibrango
- Resource group id
- resource:07200cd8702f621935b0
- Deposit or zone
- Kwakyekrom
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 5447000
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 92000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-10-06
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard indicated resource.
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: 5,447,000
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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: 1156000Grade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 19000Contained 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
- 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ryan Wilson, Matthew Halliday, Schadrac Ibrango
- Resource group id
- resource:039fb77e74f33f3ce5fc
- Deposit or zone
- Kwakyekrom
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1156000
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 19000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-10-06
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Small inferred component.
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: 1,156,000
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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
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