# Gold Mining News in Eastern Desert Of Egypt Canonical page: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news?commodities=gold®ions=eastern+desert+of+egypt Atlas summarizes and classifies mining-industry stories from third-party publishers. Follow each source link for the original reporting. Results: 10 Returned: 10 Coverage: drill results, resource updates, and metallurgy; primary commodity matching; all time unless dates are supplied. Region: Eastern Desert Of Egypt (eastern desert of egypt) Commodity: Gold (gold) Applied filters: {"regions":["eastern desert of egypt"],"commodities":["gold"],"commodity_scope":"primary","document_types":["drill_results","resource_update","metallurgy"],"document_type_match":"any"} Sort: published_at desc Offset: 0; page size: 10 ## Aton Reports the First Results from its Abu Marawat RC Infill Drill Programme, Including 17.13 g/t Gold, 307 g/t Silver, 0.82% Copper and 5.50% Zinc Over a 9 Metre Interval - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-the-first-results-from-its-abu-marawat-rc-infill-drill-programme-in--cf452fda-80a1-4281-90e6-70afaff3d541) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-the-first-results-from-its-abu-marawat-rc-infill-drill-programme-in--cf452fda-80a1-4281-90e6-70afaff3d541.md) - Original announcement: 2026-03-26T11:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Aton Resources Inc. (AAN) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AAN/news/6687960567372601/aton-reports-the-first-results-from-its-abu-marawat-rc-infill-drill-programme-in) - Atlas sentiment: 0.83 - Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept Aton Resources has reported exceptional infill drill results from its Abu Marawat project, including 21.85 g/t gold, 178 g/t silver, 0.55% copper, and 5.21% zinc over 20 metres, and 17.13 g/t gold, 307 g/t silver, 0.82% copper, and 5.50% zinc over 9 metres. These high-grade polymetallic intercepts, part of a program to upgrade resources to the Indicated category, significantly exceed prior best grade-thickness values for the project. The company also confirmed that metallurgical testwork indicates successful recovery of all four metals and plans to release an updated mineral resource statement for the entire Abu Marawat Concession later this year. ## Aton Reports New Results From Metallurgical Testing on Abu Marawat Oxide, Transition and Sulphide Mineralisation - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-new-results-from-metallurgical-testing-on-abu-marawat-oxide-transit--37644ca3-8259-4792-9c1e-074ba51ece86) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-new-results-from-metallurgical-testing-on-abu-marawat-oxide-transit--37644ca3-8259-4792-9c1e-074ba51ece86.md) - Original announcement: 2026-01-05T12:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Aton Mining Inc. (AAN) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AAN/news/7808700853937945/aton-reports-new-results-from-metallurgical-testing-on-abu-marawat-oxide-transit) - Atlas sentiment: 0.518 - Atlas tags: None Aton Mining Inc. announced encouraging preliminary metallurgical testwork results from its Abu Marawat deposit, covering oxide, transitional, and sulphide mineralisation. The study identified several potential processing routes, including conventional cyanide leaching for gold, flotation for copper and zinc concentrates with precious metal credits, and a flotation-leach flowsheet for improved overall metal extraction. The testwork also demonstrated the effectiveness of SART for cyanide recovery and base metal removal, despite challenges with zinc depression in some transitional ore types. ## Aton Reports the Continuation of Strong Mineralisation at Depth at the Semna Project, Including 3.65 g/t of Gold Over an Interval of 25 Metres - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-the-continuation-of-strong-mineralisation-at-depth-at-the-semna-pro--12229b9f-9807-4120-a0ce-2793582d2416) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-the-continuation-of-strong-mineralisation-at-depth-at-the-semna-pro--12229b9f-9807-4120-a0ce-2793582d2416.md) - Original announcement: 2025-12-23T12:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Aton Resources Inc. (AAN) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AAN/news/4938307722980124/aton-reports-the-continuation-of-strong-mineralisation-at-depth-at-the-semna-pro) - Atlas sentiment: 0.738 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Cut-off Disclosed, Step-Out Extension, Infill Drilling, Bonanza Intercept Aton Resources announced final results from its Phase 3a RC drilling program at the Semna gold mine project in Egypt, reporting 44 holes for 5,257 metres. Significant high-grade gold intercepts include 25 metres at 3.65 g/t Au, 17 metres at 4.20 g/t Au, and 5 metres at 10.62 g/t Au. These results confirm the continuation of strong mineralization at depth, along strike, and in new structures, indicating the potential for a significant orogenic gold system. ## Aton Reports Further High Grade Diamond Drilling Results From Abu Marawat, Including 33.86 g/t Gold and 419 g/t Silver Over 2.5 Metres From the Fin Vein, and 44.59 g/t Gold and 103 g/t Silver Over 1.6 Metres From the J Vein - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-further-high-grade-diamond-drilling-results-from-abu-marawat-includ--6357aca1-9fa0-402f-8f3d-381655941f1d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-further-high-grade-diamond-drilling-results-from-abu-marawat-includ--6357aca1-9fa0-402f-8f3d-381655941f1d.md) - Original announcement: 2025-07-09T11:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Aton Resources Inc. (AAN) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AAN/news/6521922930322942/aton-reports-further-high-grade-diamond-drilling-results-from-abu-marawat-includ) - Atlas sentiment: 0.738 - Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Cut-off Disclosed, Inferred Resource, All Inferred, Historical Estimate Only, NI 43-101 Compliant Aton Resources announced further high-grade diamond drilling results from its Abu Marawat deposit in Egypt, including 33.86 g/t gold and 419 g/t silver over 2.5 metres, and 44.59 g/t gold and 103 g/t silver over 1.6 metres. These results confirm significant polymetallic mineralization across multiple veins, with the company planning maiden drill programs at other prospective targets. The release also references a historical 2012 Inferred Mineral Resource for the project. ## Aton Reports the First Results From Its Phase 3 RC Drilling Programme at the Semna Project, Including 14.33 g/t Au Over an Interval of 9 metres and 10.74 g/t Au Over 6 metres - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-the-first-results-from-its-phase-3-rc-drilling-programme-at-the-sem--d54c5a8f-b4f7-4b2f-9fc0-cbe5bb638ead) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-the-first-results-from-its-phase-3-rc-drilling-programme-at-the-sem--d54c5a8f-b4f7-4b2f-9fc0-cbe5bb638ead.md) - Original announcement: 2025-07-02T11:30:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Aton Resources Inc. (AAN) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AAN/news/5264332441682950/aton-reports-the-first-results-from-its-phase-3-rc-drilling-programme-at-the-sem) - Atlas sentiment: 0.738 - Atlas tags: None Aton Resources reported high-grade gold results from the first 25 holes of its Phase 3 RC drilling program at the Semna project in Egypt, including 9 meters at 14.33 g/t gold and 6 meters at 10.74 g/t gold. These positive results confirm the presence and persistence of high-grade veins, supporting the company's goal to include Semna in a pre-feasibility study and accelerate a maiden resource estimate. The drilling also aims to test eastern and depth extensions of the mineralization. ## Aton Reports Further Diamond Drilling Results From Abu Marawat, Including 8.52 g/t Gold and 88.7 g/t Silver Over 15.4 Metres, and 6.06 g/t Gold and 59.6 g/t Silver Over 17.3 Metres - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-further-diamond-drilling-results-from-abu-marawat-including-8-52-g--71d17b01-8df2-408a-a298-3dc150109f77) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-further-diamond-drilling-results-from-abu-marawat-including-8-52-g--71d17b01-8df2-408a-a298-3dc150109f77.md) - Original announcement: 2025-05-20T11:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Aton Resources Inc. (AAN) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AAN/news/4991526169956515/aton-reports-further-diamond-drilling-results-from-abu-marawat-including-8-52-g-) - Atlas sentiment: 0.83 - Atlas tags: None Aton Resources Inc. announced further diamond drilling results from its Abu Marawat deposit in Egypt, highlighting significant high-grade polymetallic intercepts. Key results include 8.52 g/t gold, 88.7 g/t silver, 2.15% copper, and 0.59% zinc over 15.4 metres, and 6.06 g/t gold, 59.6 g/t silver, 1.02% copper, and 1.24% zinc over 17.3 metres. The company noted that these near-surface results indicate a continuous body of mineralization over 250m strike length and effectively reflect true widths, with plans for further drilling and metallurgical testwork. ## Aton Reports Further Results from the Abu Marawat Diamond Drilling Programme, Including 3.62 g/t Au and 47.2 g/t Ag Over an Interval of 27.60 Metres - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-further-results-from-the-abu-marawat-diamond-drilling-programme-inc--3d534503-2cc5-41b8-a0c9-238ce364b3f9) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-further-results-from-the-abu-marawat-diamond-drilling-programme-inc--3d534503-2cc5-41b8-a0c9-238ce364b3f9.md) - Original announcement: 2025-03-11T12:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Aton Resources Inc. (AAN) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AAN/news/6465315398205868/aton-reports-further-results-from-the-abu-marawat-diamond-drilling-programme-inc) - Atlas sentiment: 0.725 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Compositing Transparent, Metal Equivalent Opaque, Infill Drilling, Apparent Width Only Aton Resources announced further high-grade polymetallic drill results from its ongoing diamond drilling program at the Abu Marawat deposit in Egypt. Key intercepts include 3.62 g/t Au, 47.2 g/t Ag, 0.32% Cu, and 0.63% Zn over 27.60m in hole AMD-142, and 4.53 g/t Au, 68.5 g/t Ag, 0.42% Cu, and 1.65% Zn over 16.85m in hole AMD-131. The company aims to upgrade the resource to the indicated category and is also advancing a PFS at Hamama West with a switch to a CIL processing route. ## Aton Reports the First Results From Its Diamond Drilling Programme at the Abu Marawat Deposit, Including 8.98 g/t Au, 185 g/t Ag, 0.43% Cu and 6.12% Zn Over an Interval of 3.90 Metres - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-the-first-results-from-its-diamond-drilling-programme-at-the-abu-ma--77b08b8a-d3d1-41f6-9243-c94a05c06cd3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-the-first-results-from-its-diamond-drilling-programme-at-the-abu-ma--77b08b8a-d3d1-41f6-9243-c94a05c06cd3.md) - Original announcement: 2024-11-07T12:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Aton Resources Inc. (AAN) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AAN/news/8348268626736669/aton-reports-the-first-results-from-its-diamond-drilling-programme-at-the-abu-ma) - Atlas sentiment: 0.722 - Atlas tags: None Aton Resources has announced the first results from its new diamond drilling program at the Abu Marawat deposit in Egypt, revealing significant high-grade polymetallic intercepts. Key results include 8.98 g/t Au, 185 g/t Ag, 0.43% Cu, and 6.12% Zn over 3.90 metres in hole AMD-110. This program marks the first new drilling at Abu Marawat since 2011, targeting previously undrilled near-surface mineralization with the objective of upgrading the existing mineral resources. ## Aton Reports the Results From Its Phase 2 Diamond Drilling Programme at the Semna Gold Mine, Including 11.69 g/t Au and 1.38% Cu over an Interval of 5.19 metres - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-the-results-from-its-phase-2-diamond-drilling-programme-at-the-semn--b7d0fcfe-4415-4c6b-9bf7-09ff71245644) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-the-results-from-its-phase-2-diamond-drilling-programme-at-the-semn--b7d0fcfe-4415-4c6b-9bf7-09ff71245644.md) - Original announcement: 2024-07-04T11:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Aton Resources Inc. (AAN) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AAN/news/4585626569779239/aton-reports-the-results-from-its-phase-2-diamond-drilling-programme-at-the-semn) - Atlas sentiment: 0.686 - Atlas tags: None Aton Resources announced high-grade gold and copper drill results from its Phase 2 diamond drilling program at the Semna Gold Mine in Egypt, including 11.69 g/t Au and 1.38% Cu over 5.19 metres. The program successfully extended the Main Vein eastern extension zone (MVZ-EX) and confirmed the presence of significant mineralization over a strike length of at least 500m. The company noted challenges with nuggety gold distribution and RC twin hole discrepancies, which will be addressed with larger sample sizes and PQ drilling in future programs. ## Aton Reports New Surface Sampling Results From the Retained Exploration Areas at Abu Marawat, Including 183 g/t Au From Bohlog, 125 g/t Au From Semna, and 67.4 g/t Au From Kab Amira - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-new-surface-sampling-results-from-the-retained-exploration-areas-at--046506c0-1efa-4cc9-95a3-e1966a68b224) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aton-reports-new-surface-sampling-results-from-the-retained-exploration-areas-at--046506c0-1efa-4cc9-95a3-e1966a68b224.md) - Original announcement: 2024-06-19T11:05:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Aton Resources Inc. (AAN) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AAN/news/7844123083512534/aton-reports-new-surface-sampling-results-from-the-retained-exploration-areas-at) - Atlas sentiment: 0.67 - Atlas tags: None Aton Resources Inc. announced new surface sampling results from its Abu Marawat Concession in Egypt, revealing exceptional gold grades up to 183 g/t Au at Bohlog, 125 g/t Au at Semna, and 67.4 g/t Au at Kab Amira. These high-grade grab and chip channel samples expand the known mineralized footprint across several prospects, including a newly identified area at Kab Amira, and confirm the potential for significant gold mineralization. The results will inform future drilling programs. # Atlas tag definitions - **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. - **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. - **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. - **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates). - **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. - **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery. - **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. - **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. - **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. - **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. - **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers. - **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release. - **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. - **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. - **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves. - **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. - **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. - **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. - **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal. - **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved. - **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics. - **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes. - **QP/CP Signed:** 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. - **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. - **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard. - **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard. - **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. - **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence. - **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling. - **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down. - **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning. - **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain. - **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion. - **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation. - **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers. - **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling. - **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding. - **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. - **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. - **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. - **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. - **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. - **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component. - **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. - **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route. - **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation. - **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation. - **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed. - **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route. - **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route. - **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work. - **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery. - **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established. - **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material. - **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. - **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected. - **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation). - **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet. - **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX. - **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.