Royal Road Minerals Reports Positive Rock-chip Channel Results from Ash Shajjah, Saudi Arabia: Follow-up Drilling Planned

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Royal Road Minerals Limited
Ticker
RYR
Exchange
TSX
Region
Saudi Arabia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-12 23:14:49 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Royal Road Minerals reported encouraging rock-chip channel sampling results from its Ash Shajjah prospect in Saudi Arabia, part of the Jabal Sahabiyah gold exploration project. The results, including a high-grade intercept of 6 meters at 15.0 g/t gold, extended the known gold mineralization footprint to over 800 meters of strike. The company plans follow-up drilling to test the vein systems and their concealed extensions, noting the potential for an open-pit style deposit.

Reasoning: The company reported encouraging rock-chip channel sampling results, including a high-grade intercept, which extended the known gold mineralization footprint and indicates potential for an open-pit scenario, leading to planned follow-up drilling. However, the results are from surface sampling and true widths are not yet determined.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept
  • Extension of mineralization footprint
  • Potential for open-pit scenario
  • Follow-up drilling planned
  • QA/QC disclosed
  • QP signed off

Negative factors

  • Results are from surface sampling (rock-chip channel), not drilling
  • True widths are not known
  • Some trenches returned no significant intersections

Facts used in scoring: 18

Classification and evidence

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 explicitly states 'Not true widths' for the reported channel sample lengths.

Evidence · text

“(Note: Not true widths; the Company does not yet have sufficient information to determine true widths)”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release details standard industry QA/QC procedures, including certified laboratories and insertion of CRMs, Blanks, and Duplicates.

Evidence · text

“Quality Assurance and Quality Control Sample preparation and analyses are conducted according to standard industry procedures at certified laboratories. ... QAQC materials including CRMs, Blanks, and Duplicates were inserted into the sample batch on a ratio of 1:28.”

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: The scientific and technical information in the news release has been approved by a Qualified Person, Dr. Tim Coughlin.

Evidence · text

“The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been prepared, reviewed and approved by Dr. Tim Coughlin, BSc (Geology), MSc (Exploration and Mining Geology), PhD, FAusIMM, President and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Road Minerals Limited and a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The channel sampling has extended the known gold mineralization footprint at Ash Shajjah to over 800 meters of strike.

Evidence · text

“Continuous rock-chip channel sampling has expanded on previous results ... and has now extended the footprint of known gold mineralization at Ash Shajjah to more than 800 meters of strike, remaining open both to the north and the south.”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Channel sample ASCH17 returned 6 meters at 15.0 g/t gold, which is an exceptionally high grade for gold.

Evidence · table

“15.0”

Context: 6

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (18)

ASCH01Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH01
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11 m
From
0 m
To
11 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356842
Northing
2136649
Elevation
1268 m
Azimuth
47 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH01 returned 11 meters at 0.9 g/t gold, contributing to the expanded mineralization footprint.

Positive factors

  • Good width for channel sample
  • Extends known mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“0.9”

Context: 11

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

ASCH02Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH02
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
0 m
To
2 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356832
Northing
2136666
Elevation
1254 m
Azimuth
38 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH02 returned a narrow, low-grade intercept of 2 meters at 0.4 g/t gold.

Negative factors

  • Low grade
  • Narrow intercept
  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“0.4”

Context: 2

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

ASCH02Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH02
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
11 m
To
15 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356832
Northing
2136666
Elevation
1254 m
Azimuth
38 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH02 returned a narrow, low-grade intercept of 4 meters at 0.4 g/t gold.

Negative factors

  • Low grade
  • Narrow intercept
  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“0.4”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

ASCH03Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 3.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH03
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
3.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
15 m
To
18 m
Intercept Depth
15 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356780
Northing
2136750
Elevation
1222 m
Azimuth
68 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH03 returned a good grade of 3.5 g/t gold over 3 meters.

Positive factors

  • Good grade for channel sample

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept
  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“3.5”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

ASCH04Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH04
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m
From
5 m
To
14 m
Intercept Depth
5 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356779
Northing
2136768
Elevation
1226 m
Azimuth
56 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH04 returned 9 meters at 1.3 g/t gold, contributing to the expanded mineralization footprint.

Positive factors

  • Good width for channel sample
  • Moderate grade

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“1.3”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

ASCH05Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH05
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
0 m
To
8 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356733
Northing
2136938
Elevation
1230 m
Azimuth
76 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH05 returned 8 meters at 0.4 g/t gold, which is a low-grade intercept.

Negative factors

  • Low grade
  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“0.4”

Context: 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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

ASCH06Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH06
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
2.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
From
4 m
To
14 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356734
Northing
2136952
Elevation
1238 m
Azimuth
12 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH06 returned a strong intercept of 10 meters at 2.2 g/t gold, extending the mineralization footprint.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade for channel sample
  • Good width for channel sample
  • Extends known mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“2.2”

Context: 10

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

ASCH07Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH07
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11 m
From
0 m
To
11 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356707
Northing
2136987
Elevation
1232 m
Azimuth
91 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH07 returned 11 meters at 0.5 g/t gold, which is a weak grade over a good width.

Positive factors

  • Good width for channel sample
  • Extends known mineralization

Negative factors

  • Weak grade
  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 11

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

ASCH08Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH08
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
0 m
To
8 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356726
Northing
2137052
Elevation
1225 m
Azimuth
104 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH08 returned 8 meters at 0.6 g/t gold, which is a weak grade intercept.

Negative factors

  • Weak grade
  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“0.6”

Context: 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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

ASCH009Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH009
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
7 m
To
10 m
Intercept Depth
7 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356733
Northing
2137401
Elevation
1238 m
Azimuth
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH009 returned a narrow, weak-grade intercept of 3 meters at 0.8 g/t gold.

Negative factors

  • Weak grade
  • Narrow intercept
  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“0.8”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

ASCH010Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH010
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
4 m
To
6 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356728
Northing
2137262
Elevation
1233 m
Azimuth
105 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH010 returned a narrow, low-grade intercept of 2 meters at 0.5 g/t gold.

Negative factors

  • Low grade
  • Narrow intercept
  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 2

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

ASCH013Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH013
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
13 m
To
14 m
Intercept Depth
13 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356729
Northing
2137092
Elevation
1222 m
Azimuth
120 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH013 returned a very narrow, low-grade intercept of 1 meter at 0.4 g/t gold.

Negative factors

  • Very low grade
  • Very narrow intercept
  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“0.4”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

ASCH014Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH014
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20 m
From
8 m
To
28 m
Intercept Depth
8 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356712
Northing
2137023
Elevation
1232 m
Azimuth
120 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH014 returned a very wide intercept of 20 meters at 0.5 g/t gold, extending the mineralization footprint.

Positive factors

  • Very good width for channel sample
  • Extends known mineralization

Negative factors

  • Weak grade
  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 20

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

ASCH015Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH015
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
16 m
To
19 m
Intercept Depth
16 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356725
Northing
2136916
Elevation
1233 m
Azimuth
60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH015 returned a narrow, weak-grade intercept of 3 meters at 0.7 g/t gold.

Negative factors

  • Weak grade
  • Narrow intercept
  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“0.7”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

ASCH015Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH015
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
2.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
31 m
To
33 m
Intercept Depth
16 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356725
Northing
2136916
Elevation
1233 m
Azimuth
60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH015 returned a good grade of 2.6 g/t gold over 2 meters.

Positive factors

  • Good grade for channel sample

Negative factors

  • Narrow intercept
  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“2.6”

Context: 2

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

ASCH016Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH016
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
3 m
To
11 m
Intercept Depth
3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356747
Northing
2136881
Elevation
1227 m
Azimuth
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH016 returned 8 meters at 1.0 g/t gold, contributing to the expanded mineralization footprint.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Moderate width for channel sample
  • Extends known mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

ASCH017Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH017
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
4 m
To
10 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356788
Northing
2136734
Elevation
1224 m
Azimuth
75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH017 returned an exceptional intercept of 6 meters at 15.0 g/t gold, highlighting high-grade potential.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • Exceptional grade for channel sample
  • Good width for channel sample
  • Extends known mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“15.0”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

ASCH018Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH018
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
4 m
To
5 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
channel
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Easting
356857
Northing
2136649
Elevation
1227 m
Azimuth
35 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Channel sample ASCH018 returned a very narrow intercept of 1 meter at 1.1 g/t gold.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow intercept
  • Apparent width only
  • Surface sample only

Evidence · table

“1.1”

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

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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.