# ALK: Peak Hill Drilling Extends Mineralisation 1km at Depth

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alk-peak-hill-drilling-extends-mineralisation-1km-at-depth--df666317-b334-4ea1-a892-db7ed177ba42

Original source: https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03152634

Publisher: asx

Original announcement: 2026-10-14T21:25:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T22:17:39.505Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T22:17:39.505Z

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.30 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Deep drilling successfully extended epithermal gold-copper mineralization 1km below the previously mined pit, demonstrating significant vertical continuity.

- Positive factor: The results highlight a substantial new area for further exploration, with follow-up drilling planned to target higher-grade zones and the porphyry system.

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures were disclosed, enhancing confidence in the reported results.

- Negative factor: 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.

- Negative factor: The primary target, a deeper copper-gold porphyry, was not resolved by this drill hole, requiring further study and drilling.

- Negative factor: The resource estimate presented is historical \(October 2018\) and does not represent new information, indicating a stale estimate.

Facts used in scoring: 31

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

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

## Drill Results (31)

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: Intercept extends mineralization at significant depth \(1000.6m\).

- Negative factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

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Peak Hill · copper

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

### PHD084

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alk-peak-hill-drilling-extends-mineralisation-1km-at-depth--df666317-b334-4ea1-a892-db7ed177ba42#fact-drill-facts-30)

Peak Hill · gold

#### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Compositing Transparent**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Present**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: deleterious\_flag is true

**Refractory Ore**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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.