Pelangio Exploration Reports Interim Drill Results from the Manfo Project, Ghana; Drilling to Transition to Dankran with Further Drilling Planned at Manfo

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Company
Pelangio Exploration Inc.
Ticker
PX
Exchange
TSX
Region
Ghana
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-14 18:42:06 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Pelangio Exploration reported interim drill results from its ongoing diamond drilling program at the Manfo Project in Ghana, focusing on the Pokukrom East and West deposits. The program, approximately 72% complete, yielded mixed gold intercepts, with some holes showing modest grades and others returning lower than expected values or no significant mineralization. The company plans to transition drilling to the Dankran property and conduct CSEM surveys at Manfo and Obuasi to refine future drill targets, with further drilling at Manfo scheduled for later in the year.

Reasoning: Interim drill results from the Manfo Project show a mix of modest to weak gold intercepts, with some holes returning lower than expected values or no significant mineralization. However, the program is ongoing, QA/QC is robust, and mineralization remains open, suggesting potential for future positive results, balancing the overall sentiment to neutral.

Positive factors

  • QA/QC procedures were disclosed and deemed acceptable by the company, enhancing data reliability.
  • A Qualified Person (QP) has signed off on the technical disclosure, adhering to industry standards.
  • True width ranges were disclosed for key intercepts, providing better geological context.
  • Infill drilling indicates potential for incremental resource growth, suggesting positive future prospects.
  • Mineralization at Pokukrom East remains open to the north, south, and at depth, indicating further exploration potential.

Negative factors

  • Several intercepts returned weak or lower than expected gold grades, including one hole with no significant values.
  • Assays are still pending for multiple holes, meaning the full picture of the current drilling program is incomplete.
  • Weak results in some areas led to a redirection of exploration efforts, indicating some targets were not successful.
  • Hole SPDD26-007, drilled down-plunge of a historical high-grade intercept, returned significantly lower values than anticipated.

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

Facts used in scoring: 16

Classification and evidence

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 states that QA/QC samples, including certified standards, blanks, and duplicates, were inserted into the sample stream and that results were within acceptable limits, with the laboratory also performing internal checks.

Evidence · text

“QA/QC samples, including certified standards, blanks and duplicates, were inserted into the sample stream at a rate of one in ten samples. The QA/QC results were well within acceptable limits. The laboratory also performed their own internal QA/QC checks, which were also acceptable.”

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. Kevin Thomson, P.Geo., Senior Vice-President, Exploration and Director, is named as a qualified person within NI 43-101 and approved the scientific and technical disclosure.

Evidence · text

“Mr. Kevin Thomson, P.Geo. (Ontario, #0191), Senior Vice-President, Exploration and Director, is a qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Thomson approved the scientific and technical disclosure in this release.”

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The document states that true thicknesses ranged from 73% to 88% of core length for holes SPDD26-005, -006, and -007, and up to 90% for SPDD26-001.

Evidence · text

“The true thicknesses of the mineralized drill intercepts reported here ranged from 73 to 88% of core length for holes SPDD26-005, -006 and -007 up to 90% of core length for hole SPDD26-001.”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: The table footnote explicitly states that intersections are calculated with a 0.25 g/t cut-off.

Evidence · table

“0.25 g/t cut-off”

Context: Intersections are calculated with a 0.25 g/t cut-off and a maximum of four metres of internal dilution unless otherwise indicated. Only gold intercepts > 1 Gram X Meter are listed. N.S.V. = No Significant Values (all < 0.25 g/t)

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The table footnote clearly states the cut-off grade of 0.25 g/t and a maximum of four metres of internal dilution used for calculating intersections.

Evidence · table

“Intersections are calculated with a 0.25 g/t cut-off and a maximum of four metres of internal dilution unless otherwise indicated.”

Context: Intersections are calculated with a 0.25 g/t cut-off and a maximum of four metres of internal dilution unless otherwise indicated. Only gold intercepts > 1 Gram X Meter are listed. N.S.V. = No Significant Values (all < 0.25 g/t)

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The release states that holes SPDD26-005 and SPDD26-006 were designed to infill a gap in the resource drilling and potentially contribute to resource growth.

Evidence · text

“Holes SPDD26-005 and SPDD26-006, drilled at moderately shallow levels towards the northern end of the deposit, were designed to infill a gap in the resource drilling and potentially contribute to resource growth.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The current drilling program is designed to expand mineralization beyond the limits of the existing resource and to further define the continuity of mineralized zones.

Evidence · text

“The current drilling program is designed to expand mineralization beyond the limits of the existing resource and to further define the continuity of mineralized zones”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (16)

SPDD26-001Manfo · goldGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-001
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
0.94
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12 m
From
65 m
To
77 m
Hole Depth
111.5 m
Intercept Depth
65 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-001:65-77
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku West
Easting
578929
Northing
756219
Azimuth
297 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a moderate width, contributing positively to the resource expansion efforts, with true width information provided.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade over a moderate width.
  • True width stated as up to 90% of core length.

Evidence · table

“0.94”

Context: 12

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-001Manfo · goldGrade: 2.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.32 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-001
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
2.78
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.32 m
From
68.68 m
To
71 m
Hole Depth
111.5 m
Intercept Depth
65 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-001:68.68-71
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku West
Easting
578929
Northing
756219
Azimuth
297 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade, which is a positive indicator, though over a narrow width. True width information is provided.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade within a sub-interval.
  • True width stated as up to 90% of core length.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“2.78”

Context: 2.32

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-003Manfo · goldGrade: 0.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-003
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
0.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
295 m
To
298 m
Hole Depth
351.3 m
Intercept Depth
295 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-003:295-298
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku West
Easting
579147
Northing
756482
Azimuth
297 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept returned a weak gold grade over a narrow width, explicitly noted as weak in the release and contributing to a decision to redirect exploration.

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade over a narrow width.
  • Results led to redirection of exploration efforts, indicating limited potential.

Evidence · table

“0.46”

Context: 3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-005Manfo · goldGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.25 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-005
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
0.51
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.25 m
From
7.75 m
To
16 m
Hole Depth
168.7 m
Intercept Depth
7.75 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-005:7.75-16
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku East
Easting
579651
Northing
756393
Azimuth
117 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to infill drilling efforts but not indicating high-grade mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width intercept.

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade.

Evidence · table

“0.51”

Context: 8.25

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-005Manfo · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-005
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.15 m
From
32 m
To
37.15 m
Hole Depth
168.7 m
Intercept Depth
7.75 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-005:32-37.15
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku East
Easting
579651
Northing
756393
Azimuth
117 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to infill drilling efforts but not indicating high-grade mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade over a narrow width.

Evidence · table

“0.64”

Context: 5.15

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-005Manfo · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-005
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
117 m
To
120 m
Hole Depth
168.7 m
Intercept Depth
7.75 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-005:117-120
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku East
Easting
579651
Northing
756393
Azimuth
117 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a gold grade below the weak threshold over a narrow width, indicating limited economic significance.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is below the weak threshold for open pit deposits.

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: 3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-005Manfo · goldGrade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-005
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
0.58
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
From
126 m
To
141 m
Hole Depth
168.7 m
Intercept Depth
7.75 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-005:126-141
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku East
Easting
579651
Northing
756393
Azimuth
117 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to infill drilling efforts but not indicating high-grade mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width intercept.

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade.

Evidence · table

“0.58”

Context: 15

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-005Manfo · goldGrade: 1.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-005
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
1.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
155 m
To
159 m
Hole Depth
168.7 m
Intercept Depth
7.75 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-005:155-159
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku East
Easting
579651
Northing
756393
Azimuth
117 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a narrow width, contributing to infill drilling efforts.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“1.07”

Context: 4

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-005Manfo · goldGrade: 1.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-005
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
1.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.5 m
From
163 m
To
165.5 m
Hole Depth
168.7 m
Intercept Depth
7.75 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-005:163-165.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku East
Easting
579651
Northing
756393
Azimuth
117 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade, which is a positive indicator, though over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“1.72”

Context: 2.5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-006Manfo · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.87 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-006
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15.87 m
From
96.13 m
To
112 m
Hole Depth
211.6 m
Intercept Depth
96.13 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-006:96.13-112
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku East
Easting
579592
Northing
756416
Azimuth
117 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a gold grade at the cut-off over a moderate width, indicating very low economic significance.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is at the cut-off, indicating very low economic significance.

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: 15.87

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-006Manfo · goldGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-006
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
0.76
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m
From
127 m
To
136 m
Hole Depth
211.6 m
Intercept Depth
96.13 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-006:127-136
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku East
Easting
579592
Northing
756416
Azimuth
117 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to infill drilling efforts but not indicating high-grade mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width intercept.

Negative factors

  • Weak gold grade.

Evidence · table

“0.76”

Context: 9

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-006Manfo · goldGrade: 1.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-006
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
1.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
127 m
To
139 m
Hole Depth
211.6 m
Intercept Depth
96.13 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-006:127-139
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku East
Easting
579592
Northing
756416
Azimuth
117 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a strong gold grade, which is a positive indicator, though over a narrow width.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade within a sub-interval.

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

“1.67”

Context: 3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-006Manfo · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-006
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
From
204 m
To
211 m
Hole Depth
211.6 m
Intercept Depth
96.13 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-006:204-211
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku East
Easting
579592
Northing
756416
Azimuth
117 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a gold grade below the weak threshold over a narrow width, indicating limited economic significance.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is below the weak threshold for open pit deposits.

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 7

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-007Manfo · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-007
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.8 m
From
236.2 m
To
241 m
Hole Depth
401 m
Intercept Depth
236.2 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-007:236.2-241
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku East
Easting
579573
Northing
756561
Azimuth
117 °
Dip
-69 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a gold grade below the weak threshold over a narrow width, and the results were explicitly noted as lower than expected, indicating a negative outcome.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is below the weak threshold for open pit deposits.
  • Assays were lower than expected, indicating disappointment.

Evidence · table

“0.35”

Context: 4.8

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-007Manfo · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-007
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
338 m
To
344 m
Hole Depth
401 m
Intercept Depth
236.2 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-007:338-344
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku East
Easting
579573
Northing
756561
Azimuth
117 °
Dip
-69 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a gold grade below the weak threshold over a narrow width, and the results were explicitly noted as lower than expected, indicating a negative outcome.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is below the weak threshold for open pit deposits.
  • Assays were lower than expected, indicating disappointment.

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 6

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

SPDD26-007Manfo · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SPDD26-007
Project
Manfo
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
PX

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
350 m
To
351 m
Hole Depth
401 m
Intercept Depth
236.2 m

Classification

Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SPDD26-007:350-351
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Poku East
Easting
579573
Northing
756561
Azimuth
117 °
Dip
-69 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Minerals Limited
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.25
Cutoff Unit
g/t
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade but over a very narrow width, and is part of a hole that returned lower than expected values, leading to a negative sentiment.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept length.
  • Assays were lower than expected overall for the hole.

Evidence · table

“1.00”

Context: 1

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

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.