AKA: Irvine Mineralisation Extends 725m Along Strike
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Aureka Limited
- Ticker
- AKA
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Victoria
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-13 23:20:38 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Aureka Limited announced significant gold mineralization from scout drilling at its Irvine Gold Project, extending the known footprint by 725m along strike north of the Resolution Lode Mineral Resource. Hole RD057 intersected two high-grade zones, including 1.5m @ 3.16g/t Au within a broader 4.25m @ 1.42g/t Au, and 0.85m @ 3.19g/t Au within 5.65m @ 0.83g/t Au. This successful first-pass drilling validates the company's exploration model and demonstrates the project's expansive potential.
Reasoning: Scout drilling at the Irvine Gold Project successfully extended gold mineralization by 725m along strike in a previously untested area, validating the exploration model. While the grades are moderate compared to historical highs, the significant step-out and high novelty of the discovery are very positive.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- Scout Drilling Success
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Exploration Model Validated
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
- Single Hole Results
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 8
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (4)
RD057demonstrate the expansive fertility and under-explored potential of the Irvine mineral · goldGrade: 1.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RD057
- Project
- demonstrate the expansive fertility and under-explored potential of the Irvine mineral
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- australia_vic
- Ticker
- AKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.42
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.25 m
- From
- 173 m
- To
- 177.25 m
- Hole Depth
- 374.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 173 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RD057:173-177.25
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 665016
- Northing
- 5883090
- Azimuth
- 32 °
- Dip
- -51 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth, ALS Adelaide, Bendigo (OSLS)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2.05 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade gold intercept from a significant step-out exploration hole, validating the exploration model.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- Scout Drilling Success
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“4.25m @ 1.42g/t Au from 173m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill hole extended known mineralization by 725m along strike in a previously untested area.
Evidence · text
“Extends 725m Along Strike”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The reported intercept is a down-hole length, with no true width stated.
Evidence · text
“All exploration is reported as down-hole lengths.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes detailed QA/QC procedures, including certified standards and blanks.
Evidence · text
“Company Procedures regarding quality control (QC) and quality assurance/ Testing (QA). Certified standards and blanks were routinely inserted into assay batches.”
RD057demonstrate the expansive fertility and under-explored potential of the Irvine mineral · goldGrade: 3.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RD057
- Project
- demonstrate the expansive fertility and under-explored potential of the Irvine mineral
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- australia_vic
- Ticker
- AKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 173.3 m
- To
- 174.8 m
- Hole Depth
- 374.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 173.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RD057:173.3-174.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 665016
- Northing
- 5883090
- Azimuth
- 32 °
- Dip
- -51 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth, ALS Adelaide, Bendigo (OSLS)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2.05 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade gold sub-intercept within a significant step-out exploration hole, indicating strong mineralization.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- Scout Drilling Success
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“incl. 1.5m @ 3.16g/t Au from 173.3m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill hole extended known mineralization by 725m along strike in a previously untested area.
Evidence · text
“Extends 725m Along Strike”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The reported intercept is a down-hole length, with no true width stated.
Evidence · text
“All exploration is reported as down-hole lengths.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes detailed QA/QC procedures, including certified standards and blanks.
Evidence · text
“Company Procedures regarding quality control (QC) and quality assurance/ Testing (QA). Certified standards and blanks were routinely inserted into assay batches.”
RD057demonstrate the expansive fertility and under-explored potential of the Irvine mineral · goldGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RD057
- Project
- demonstrate the expansive fertility and under-explored potential of the Irvine mineral
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- australia_vic
- Ticker
- AKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.65 m
- From
- 341.5 m
- To
- 347.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 374.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 341.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RD057:341.5-347.15
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 665016
- Northing
- 5883090
- Azimuth
- 32 °
- Dip
- -51 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth, ALS Adelaide, Bendigo (OSLS)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2.05 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak to moderate grade gold intercept from a significant step-out exploration hole, further validating the exploration model.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- Scout Drilling Success
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“5.65m @ 0.83g/t Au from 341.5m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill hole extended known mineralization by 725m along strike in a previously untested area.
Evidence · text
“Extends 725m Along Strike”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The reported intercept is a down-hole length, with no true width stated.
Evidence · text
“All exploration is reported as down-hole lengths.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes detailed QA/QC procedures, including certified standards and blanks.
Evidence · text
“Company Procedures regarding quality control (QC) and quality assurance/ Testing (QA). Certified standards and blanks were routinely inserted into assay batches.”
RD057demonstrate the expansive fertility and under-explored potential of the Irvine mineral · goldGrade: 3.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RD057
- Project
- demonstrate the expansive fertility and under-explored potential of the Irvine mineral
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- australia_vic
- Ticker
- AKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 0.85 m
- From
- 343.3 m
- To
- 344.15 m
- Hole Depth
- 374.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 343.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- RD057:343.3-344.15
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Lower Zone
- Easting
- 665016
- Northing
- 5883090
- Azimuth
- 32 °
- Dip
- -51 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth, ALS Adelaide, Bendigo (OSLS)
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2.05 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade gold sub-intercept within a significant step-out exploration hole, indicating strong mineralization.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
- Scout Drilling Success
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“incl. 0.85m @ 3.19g/t Au from 343.3m”
Tags used in scoring
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill hole extended known mineralization by 725m along strike in a previously untested area.
Evidence · text
“Extends 725m Along Strike”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The reported intercept is a down-hole length, with no true width stated.
Evidence · text
“All exploration is reported as down-hole lengths.”
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release includes detailed QA/QC procedures, including certified standards and blanks.
Evidence · text
“Company Procedures regarding quality control (QC) and quality assurance/ Testing (QA). Certified standards and blanks were routinely inserted into assay batches.”
Resource Estimates (4)
inferredIrvine Gold Project · goldTonnes: 1775000Grade: 2.16Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 123000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Irvine Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- Victoria
- Ticker
- AKA
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- John Collier
- Resource group id
- resource:9aae944009f1e2a84c24
- Deposit or zone
- Resolution Open Pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1775000
- Grade
- 2.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 123000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical inferred resource for Resolution Open Pit, providing context but not new information.
Positive factors
- JORC Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · table
“2.16”
Context: 1,775,000
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The resource category is Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 1,775,000
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
inferredIrvine Gold Project · goldTonnes: 680000Grade: 1.85Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 40300Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Irvine Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- Victoria
- Ticker
- AKA
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- John Collier
- Resource group id
- resource:c7dce20d9052b036eeab
- Deposit or zone
- Adventure Open Pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 680000
- Grade
- 1.85
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 40300
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2021-03-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical inferred resource for Adventure Open Pit, providing context but not new information, and is considered stale.
Positive factors
- JORC Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
- Stale Estimate
Evidence · table
“1.85”
Context: 680,000
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The resource category is Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 680,000
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
inferredIrvine Gold Project · goldTonnes: 2335000Grade: 3.13Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 235000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Irvine Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- Victoria
- Ticker
- AKA
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- John Collier
- Resource group id
- resource:ba9c645a3f97732c2d5b
- Deposit or zone
- Resolution Underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2335000
- Grade
- 3.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 235000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-06-18T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical inferred resource for Resolution Underground, providing context but not new information.
Positive factors
- JORC Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · table
“3.13”
Context: 2,335,000
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The resource category is Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 2,335,000
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
inferredComstock · goldTonnes: 1450000Grade: 1.21Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 56500Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Comstock
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_vic
- Reported Region
- Victoria
- Ticker
- AKA
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- John Collier
- Resource group id
- resource:6c5dcd01ae44aade0fcf
- Deposit or zone
- Comstock
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1450000
- Grade
- 1.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 56500
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical inferred resource for Comstock, providing context but not new information, and is considered stale.
Positive factors
- JORC Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
- Stale Estimate
Evidence · table
“1.21”
Context: 1,450,000
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The resource category is Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 1,450,000
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
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