ALK: Peak Hill Drilling Extends Mineralisation 1km at Depth

Original announcement by asx on

Company
Alkane Resources Limited
Ticker
ALK
Exchange
ASX
Region
New South Wales
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Copper
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-10-14 22:17:40 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Alkane Resources announced deep drilling results from its Peak Hill Gold Project in New South Wales, where hole PHD084 extended epithermal gold-copper mineralization 1km below the Proprietary pit. While the hole confirmed significant vertical continuity, the grades were lower than previously encountered, suggesting a peripheral intercept. The company plans further drilling to target higher-grade zones and the deeper porphyry system, which remains unresolved. The announcement also included a historical Inferred Resource from October 2018 for the Proprietary underground zone.

Reasoning: Deep drilling at Peak Hill extended epithermal mineralization significantly at depth, which is a positive for the project's scale potential. However, the grades encountered were lower than expected, and the primary porphyry target remains unresolved. The included resource update is historical, adding no new value.

Positive factors

  • Deep drilling successfully extended epithermal gold-copper mineralization 1km below the previously mined pit, demonstrating significant vertical continuity.
  • The results highlight a substantial new area for further exploration, with follow-up drilling planned to target higher-grade zones and the porphyry system.
  • Comprehensive QA/QC procedures were disclosed, enhancing confidence in the reported results.

Negative factors

  • The reported gold and copper grades are lower than those seen in shallower drilling, suggesting the current intercept may be on the periphery of the high-grade system.
  • The primary target, a deeper copper-gold porphyry, was not resolved by this drill hole, requiring further study and drilling.
  • The resource estimate presented is historical (October 2018) and does not represent new information, indicating a stale estimate.

Facts used in scoring: 31

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 31. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (31)

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
192 m
To
195 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
192 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:192-195
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization, below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits, but contributes to the overall understanding of the system.

Negative factors

  • Grade is weak for epithermal gold (0.40 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.40”

Context: 3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
From
192 m
To
195 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
192 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:192-195
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak copper mineralization, well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal copper (0.02% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: 3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
237 m
To
239 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
237 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:237-239
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, below the stated cutoff and well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal gold (0.11 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.11”

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

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2 m
From
237 m
To
239 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
237 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:237-239
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak copper mineralization, well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal copper (0.02% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.02”

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

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.7 m
From
243 m
To
245.7 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
243 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:243-245.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, but meets the stated cutoff and well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal gold (0.13 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: 2.7

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.7 m
From
243 m
To
245.7 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
243 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:243-245.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak copper mineralization, well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal copper (0.02% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: 2.7

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
430 m
To
431 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
430 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:430-431
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal gold (0.28 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
From
430 m
To
431 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
430 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:430-431
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak copper mineralization, well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal copper (0.01% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.3 m
From
442 m
To
443.3 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
442 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:442-443.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal gold (0.20 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.20”

Context: 1.3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.3 m
From
442 m
To
443.3 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
442 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:442-443.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak copper mineralization, well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal copper (0.01% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: 1.3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
From
944 m
To
951 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
944 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:944-951
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, below the stated cutoff and well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal gold (0.03 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: 7

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7 m
From
944 m
To
951 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
944 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:944-951
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak copper mineralization, but meets the stated cutoff.

Negative factors

  • Grade is weak for epithermal copper (0.06% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: 7

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.8 m
From
963.7 m
To
965.5 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
963.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:963.7-965.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, but meets the stated cutoff.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal gold (0.12 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: 1.8

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.8 m
From
963.7 m
To
965.5 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
963.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:963.7-965.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak copper mineralization, well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal copper (0.02% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: 1.8

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
983 m
To
985 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
983 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:983-985
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, but meets the stated cutoff.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal gold (0.11 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.11”

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

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2 m
From
983 m
To
985 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
983 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:983-985
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Great Eastern
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak copper mineralization, well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal copper (0.02% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.02”

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

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.42
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.4 m
From
1000.6 m
To
1007 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1000.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1000.6-1007
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept extends mineralization at significant depth, which is positive for potential scale, but the grade is weak for epithermal gold.

Positive factors

  • Intercept extends mineralization at significant depth (1000.6m).

Negative factors

  • Grade is weak for epithermal gold (0.42 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.42”

Context: 6.4

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.4 m
From
1000.6 m
To
1007 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1000.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1000.6-1007
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak copper mineralization, well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal copper (0.01% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: 6.4

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
1.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
1005 m
To
1007 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1005 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1005-1007
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate gold mineralization, meeting the threshold for epithermal deposits, and is part of a deeper extension.

Positive factors

  • Grade is moderate for epithermal gold (1.02 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“1.02”

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

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2 m
From
1005 m
To
1007 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1005 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1005-1007
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak copper mineralization, well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal copper (0.01% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.01”

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

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.2 m
From
1083.8 m
To
1086 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1083.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1083.8-1086
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, below the stated cutoff and well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal gold (0.05 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: 2.2

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

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.2 m
From
1083.8 m
To
1086 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1083.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1083.8-1086
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak copper mineralization, well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal copper (0.12% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: 2.2

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

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
1103 m
To
1104 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1103 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1103-1104
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, below the stated cutoff and well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal gold (0.01 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
From
1103 m
To
1104 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1103 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1103-1104
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak copper mineralization, well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal copper (0.12% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
1117 m
To
1118 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1117 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1117-1118
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, but meets the stated cutoff.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal gold (0.14 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
From
1117 m
To
1118 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1117 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1117-1118
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak copper mineralization, but meets the stated cutoff.

Negative factors

  • Grade is weak for epithermal copper (0.05% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
1248 m
To
1250 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1248 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1248-1250
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, but meets the stated cutoff.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal gold (0.11 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.11”

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

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2 m
From
1248 m
To
1250 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1248 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1248-1250
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak copper mineralization, well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal copper (0.02% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.02”

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

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.3 m
From
1252.1 m
To
1253.4 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1252.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1252.1-1253.4
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal gold (0.20 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.2”

Context: 1.3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · copperGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.3 m
From
1252.1 m
To
1253.4 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1252.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1252.1-1253.4
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.05
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak copper mineralization, well below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal copper (0.04% Cu vs 0.25% weak threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: 1.3

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

PHD084Peak Hill · goldGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
PHD084
Project
Peak Hill
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nsw
Reported Region
australia_nsw
Ticker
ALK

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
1403 m
To
1403.5 m
Hole Depth
1651 m
Intercept Depth
1403 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
PHD084:1403-1403.5
Mining Method
underground

Location

Location
Proprietary
Easting
612803
Northing
6379110
Azimuth
265 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

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

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows very weak gold mineralization, below typical economic thresholds for epithermal deposits.

Negative factors

  • Grade is very weak for epithermal gold (0.19 g/t Au vs 1 g/t moderate threshold).

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 0.5

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Compositing Transparentpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

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.