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 orestocks on
- Company
- Allied Critical Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Portugal
- Primary commodity
- Tungsten
- Secondary commodities
- Molybdenum
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 22:05:51 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Allied Critical Metals reported 2026 infill drilling results from the Santa Helena Breccia at the Borralha Project, featuring broad tungsten intercepts. The drilling supports resource conversion and mine planning as the project advances toward feasibility, while exploration continues at the newly discovered Venise Breccia.
Reasoning: The results confirm the continuity of tungsten mineralization at the Santa Helena Breccia and demonstrate district-scale potential with the new Venise Breccia discovery.
Positive factors
- Broad tungsten intercepts reinforce geological model
- Infill drilling supports resource conversion
- Discovery of Venise Breccia provides growth potential
- QA/QC protocols and certified lab (ALS) disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 15
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release includes details on CRMs, blanks, duplicates, and accredited ALS laboratory.
Evidence · text
“Certified Reference Materials ("CRMs"), blanks and duplicates were inserted into the sample stream”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The 2026 campaign is described as infill drilling to support resource conversion.
Evidence · text
“2026 infill drilling reinforces the Santa Helena Breccia geological model”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling at the Venise Breccia targets potential growth beyond the current PEA footprint.
Evidence · text
“targeting potential growth beyond the mineralized system currently included in the PEA”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (15)
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.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 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: 63.4m at 0.16% WO3 is a broad, consistent intercept for this deposit type.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept
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: 0.19Grade 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.CN
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
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval within Bo_19/26.
Positive factors
- Internal higher-grade 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: 0.36Grade 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.CN
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
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 15.8m at 0.36% WO3 is a strong intercept for this deposit.
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_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.CN
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
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 7.9m at 0.45% WO3 is a high-grade zone.
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.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 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: 43.4m at 0.17% WO3 is a broad, consistent intercept.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept
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: 0.25Grade 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.CN
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
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 25.6m at 0.25% WO3 is a strong intercept.
Positive factors
- Internal higher-grade 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: 0.38Grade 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.CN
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
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 7.9m at 0.38% WO3 is a high-grade zone.
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_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.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 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: 22.1m at 0.1% WO3 is a broad intercept.
Positive factors
- Broad intercept
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: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_16/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
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
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 11.0m at 0.16% WO3 is a solid intercept.
Positive factors
- Internal higher-grade 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: 0.61Grade 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.CN
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
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 1.8m at 0.61% WO3 is a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- High-grade 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_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.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 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: 7.9m at 0.22% WO3 is a consistent intercept.
Positive factors
- Surface intercept
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: 0.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_14/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
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
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 2.0m at 0.72% WO3 is a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- High-grade 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_13/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 81.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_13/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 81.5 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 81.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_13/26:0-81.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Historical intercept from Bo_13/26.
Positive factors
- Very broad intercept
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Bo_13/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.8 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_13/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.8 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_13/26:0.0-81.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Sub-interval of Bo_13/26.
Positive factors
- High-grade 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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Bo_13/26Borralha · tungstenGrade: 2.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- Bo_13/26
- Project
- Borralha
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- portugal
- Reported Region
- portugal
- Ticker
- ACM.CN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.96
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- Bo_13/26:0.0-81.5
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 4.0m at 2.96% WO3 is a very high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Bonanza-style intercept
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
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
How Atlas produces this analysis
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