Allied Critical Metals Strengthens Borralha Project with Broad Tungsten Intercepts at Santa Helena Breccia, Including 15.8 Metres at 0.36% WO3 and 25.6 Metres at 0.25% WO3
Original announcement by cse on
- Company
- Allied Critical Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- ACM
- Exchange
- CSE
- Region
- Portugal
- Primary commodity
- Tungsten
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 22:05:43 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Allied Critical Metals has reported 2026 infill drilling results from the Santa Helena Breccia at the Borralha Project in Portugal. The results from four holes (Bo_14/26, Bo_16/26, Bo_18/26, and Bo_19/26) intersect broad tungsten mineralization with internal higher-grade zones, supporting resource conversion and mine planning efforts.
Reasoning: The infill drilling at Santa Helena Breccia confirms the continuity of broad tungsten mineralization and supports the existing geological model, which is critical for advancing the project toward feasibility.
Positive factors
- Infill drilling reinforces geological model
- Broad mineralization continuity demonstrated
- Internal higher-grade zones identified
- Supports resource conversion and mine planning
Negative factors
- Grades are relatively low compared to historical best intercepts
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The release explicitly states the 2026 drilling campaign is infill drilling to increase confidence in the Mineral Resource Estimate.
Evidence · text
“2026 infill drilling reinforces the Santa Helena Breccia geological model”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of CRMs, blanks, and duplicates, and names an accredited laboratory (ALS).
Evidence · text
“Certified Reference Materials ("CRMs"), blanks and duplicates were inserted into the sample stream”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
Bo_19/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 63.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_19/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 63.4 m
- True Width
- 63.4 m
- From
- 58 m
- To
- 121.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_19/26:58-121.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Broad intercept of 63.4m at 0.16% WO3 confirms continuity.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept
Negative factors
- Low grade
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 63.4
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Bo_19/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 45.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_19/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 45.5 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 121.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 76 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_19/26:76-121.5
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 45.5m at 0.19% WO3.
Positive factors
- Significant width
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Bo_19/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_19/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.36
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15.8 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 91.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 76 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_19/26:76-91.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval of 15.8m at 0.36% WO3.
Positive factors
- Higher grade internal zone
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Bo_19/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_19/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.9 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 83.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 76 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_19/26:76-83.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval of 7.9m at 0.45% WO3.
Positive factors
- High grade internal zone
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Bo_18/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 43.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_18/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 43.4 m
- True Width
- 43.4 m
- From
- 112 m
- To
- 155.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_18/26:112-155.4
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Broad intercept of 43.4m at 0.17% WO3.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 43.4
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Bo_18/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_18/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 25.6 m
- From
- 112 m
- To
- 137.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_18/26:112-137.6
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 25.6m at 0.25% WO3.
Positive factors
- Significant width
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Bo_18/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_18/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.9 m
- From
- 112 m
- To
- 119.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 112 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_18/26:112-119.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval of 7.9m at 0.38% WO3.
Positive factors
- Higher grade internal zone
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Bo_16/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 22.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_16/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 22.1 m
- True Width
- 22.1 m
- From
- 132 m
- To
- 154.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 132 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_16/26:132-154.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 22.1m at 0.1% WO3.
Negative factors
- Low grade
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 22.1
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Bo_16/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_16/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11 m
- From
- 132 m
- To
- 143 m
- Intercept Depth
- 132 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_16/26:132-143
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of 11.0m at 0.16% WO3.
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Bo_16/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_16/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.61
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.8 m
- From
- 132 m
- To
- 133.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 132 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_16/26:132-133.8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval of 1.8m at 0.61% WO3.
Positive factors
- High grade
Negative factors
- Narrow width
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Bo_14/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_14/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.9 m
- True Width
- 7.9 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 7.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_14/26:0-7.9
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 7.9m at 0.22% WO3.
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.9
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Bo_14/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_14/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.72
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_14/26:6-8
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Santa Helena Breccia
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade sub-interval of 2.0m at 0.72% WO3.
Positive factors
- High grade
Negative factors
- Narrow width
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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.