Abcourt Intersects 0.5 g/t Gold Over 153 Metres Including 10.9 g/t Gold Over 2.1 Metres in Drilling on Its Flordin Property

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Abcourt Mines Inc.
Ticker
ABI
Exchange
TSX
Region
Québec, Canada
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-24 04:55:55 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Abcourt Mines Inc. announced drill results from its Flordin property in Québec, Canada, including a notable intercept of 0.5 g/t gold over 153 metres, with a high-grade section of 10.9 g/t gold over 2.1 metres, from the South Zone. This drilling is part of an exploration campaign targeting previously underexplored areas and confirming continuity in other sectors. The company highlighted the significance of the wide gold intersection in increasing the value of the Flordin project.

Reasoning: Abcourt Mines reported significant gold drill results from its Flordin property, highlighted by a very wide intercept of 153 metres at 0.5 g/t gold, including a bonanza-grade sub-interval of 10.9 g/t gold over 2.1 metres, in a previously underexplored zone. The results are supported by robust QA/QC procedures and QP sign-off, indicating high confidence in the data, although the cut-off grade for compositing was not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • exceptional_width
  • bonanza_grade
  • step_out_extension
  • qaqc_disclosed
  • qp_signed

Negative factors

  • cutoff_undisclosed

Facts used in scoring: 14

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 10.9 g/t gold over 2.1 metres exceeds the 5 g/t exceptional threshold for gold.

Evidence · table

“10.9”

Context: 2.1

True Width Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The document states that the true width of mineralized zones is interpreted at approximately 80% of the thickness along the core axis.

Evidence · text

“The true width of the mineralized zones is interpreted at approximately 80% of the thickness along the core axis.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling in the South Zone area is testing its potential at an average depth of 200 metres in an area that has been virtually unexplored to date.

Evidence · text

“The drill rig was then moved to the South Zone area to test its potential at an average depth of 200 metres. ... A mineralized envelope of such magnitude in an area that has been virtually unexplored to date significantly increases the value of the Flordin project and its South Zone.”

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 the QA/QC program including blank samples, certified reference materials, and analysis by MSALABS, an ISO-17025 accredited laboratory, under the supervision of a P.Geo.

Evidence · text

“Following an analytical quality assurance and quality control program, blank samples and certified reference materials were added to the NQ half core samples and were shipped and analyzed by the MSALABS laboratory in Val-d'Or, Quebec using the Photon Assay TM method. ... MSA is an ISO-17025 accredited laboratory for the photonic analysis method. The drilling, core description and assay preparation work was carried out under the supervision of Robert Gagnon, P.Geo., Vice-President of Exploration of Abcourt Mines, a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 .”

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for reporting the drill intercepts.

Evidence · text

“Results table Drill Hole From (m) To (m) Length (m) Grade (g/t) Sector FL-26-298 142.5 172.0 29.5 0.3 Cartwright Incl. 145.0 146.0 1.0 3.9 FL-26-299 145.0 159.0 14.0 0.4 Cartwright Incl. 153.0 154.0 1.0 2.2 FL-26-300 181.5 204.0 22.5 0.3 Cartwright/IP3 Incl. 191.0 192.0 1.0 2.3 FL-26-301 146.0 151.0 5.0 0.4 Cartwright Incl. 146.0 147.0 1.0 1.1 FL-26-304 110.0 121.0 11.0 0.4 Stripping 25-2 Incl. 120.0 121.0 1.0 1.9 FL-26-305 93.0 104.0 11.0 0.2 Stripping 25-2 Incl. 93.0 94.0 1.0 0.9 FL-26-306 185.0 338.0 153.0 0.5 South Zone Incl. 224.0 226.1 2.1 10.9”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: Drilling in the Cartwright area confirmed the continuity of the structure and gold mineralized zones at depth.

Evidence · text

“Summary of drilling in the Cartwright area and stripping 25-2. The four new holes drilled below the Cartwright Trench confirmed the continuity of the structure and gold mineralized zones at depth (200 metres).”

Exploration Drillingneutral · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The drilling in the South Zone is described as testing its potential in a virtually unexplored area.

Evidence · text

“The drill rig was then moved to the South Zone area to test its potential at an average depth of 200 metres. ... Several exploration holes drilled in this area are currently being assayed.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (14)

FL-26-298Flordin · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-298
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
29.5 m
True Width
23.6 m
From
142.5 m
To
172 m
Hole Depth
327 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
360858
Northing
5463330
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
328 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide intercept confirming continuity at depth, but with a low gold grade.

Positive factors

  • strong_continuity_width

Negative factors

  • weak_grade

Evidence · table

“0.3”

Context: 29.5

FL-26-298Flordin · goldGrade: 3.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-298
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
3.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.8 m
From
145 m
To
146 m
Hole Depth
327 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
360858
Northing
5463330
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
328 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade narrow sub-interval within a wider zone, adding to the overall prospectivity.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade

Negative factors

  • narrow_width

Evidence · table

“3.9”

Context: 1.0

FL-26-299Flordin · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-299
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14 m
True Width
11.2 m
From
145 m
To
159 m
Hole Depth
257 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
360674
Northing
5463370
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
328 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a low gold grade.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade

Evidence · table

“0.4”

Context: 14.0

FL-26-299Flordin · goldGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-299
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
2.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.8 m
From
153 m
To
154 m
Hole Depth
257 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
360674
Northing
5463370
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
328 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade narrow sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade

Negative factors

  • narrow_width

Evidence · table

“2.2”

Context: 1.0

FL-26-300Flordin · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-300
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
22.5 m
True Width
18 m
From
181.5 m
To
204 m
Hole Depth
231 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
360819
Northing
5463372
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
330 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-53 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide intercept with a low gold grade, partially testing an IP anomaly.

Positive factors

  • strong_continuity_width

Negative factors

  • weak_grade

Evidence · table

“0.3”

Context: 22.5

FL-26-300Flordin · goldGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-300
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
2.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.8 m
From
191 m
To
192 m
Hole Depth
231 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
360819
Northing
5463372
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
330 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-53 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A high-grade narrow sub-interval within a wider zone.

Positive factors

  • strong_grade

Negative factors

  • narrow_width

Evidence · table

“2.3”

Context: 1.0

FL-26-301Flordin · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-301
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
True Width
4 m
From
146 m
To
151 m
Hole Depth
300 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
360683
Northing
5463409
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
328 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a low gold grade.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade
  • narrow_width

Evidence · table

“0.4”

Context: 5.0

FL-26-301Flordin · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-301
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.8 m
From
146 m
To
147 m
Hole Depth
300 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
360683
Northing
5463409
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
328 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate-grade narrow sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • moderate_grade

Negative factors

  • narrow_width

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 1.0

FL-26-304Flordin · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-304
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11 m
True Width
8.8 m
From
110 m
To
121 m
Hole Depth
231 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
359537
Northing
5463495
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
335 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a low gold grade, extending the structure.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade

Evidence · table

“0.4”

Context: 11.0

FL-26-304Flordin · goldGrade: 1.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-304
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
1.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.8 m
From
120 m
To
121 m
Hole Depth
231 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
359537
Northing
5463495
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
335 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate-grade narrow sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • moderate_grade

Negative factors

  • narrow_width

Evidence · table

“1.9”

Context: 1.0

FL-26-305Flordin · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-305
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11 m
True Width
8.8 m
From
93 m
To
104 m
Hole Depth
321 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
360400
Northing
5463518
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
328 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a very low gold grade, below the weak threshold.

Negative factors

  • weak_grade

Evidence · table

“0.2”

Context: 11.0

FL-26-305Flordin · goldGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-305
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
0.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.8 m
From
93 m
To
94 m
Hole Depth
321 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
360400
Northing
5463518
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
328 m
Azimuth
200 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow sub-interval with a low gold grade.

Negative factors

  • narrow_width

Evidence · table

“0.9”

Context: 1.0

FL-26-306Flordin · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 153 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-306
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
153 m
True Width
122.4 m
From
185 m
To
338 m
Hole Depth
399 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
359393
Northing
5463955
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
335 m
Azimuth
175 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very wide intercept in a previously underexplored zone, indicating significant mineralization.

Positive factors

  • exceptional_width
  • strong_grade_width_product
  • step_out_extension

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 153.0

FL-26-306Flordin · goldGrade: 10.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FL-26-306
Project
Flordin
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Québec, Canada
Ticker
ABI

Geometry

Grade
10.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.1 m
True Width
1.68 m
From
224 m
To
226.1 m
Hole Depth
399 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Easting
359393
Northing
5463955
CRS
UTM_E Zone 18 / UTM_N Zone 18
Elevation
335 m
Azimuth
175 °
Dip
-62 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSALABS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptionally high-grade sub-interval within a wider zone, confirming high-grade potential in a new area.

Positive factors

  • bonanza_grade
  • step_out_extension

Negative factors

  • narrow_width

Evidence · table

“10.9”

Context: 2.1

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