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 newsfile on

Company
Allied Critical Metals Inc.
Ticker
ACM
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Portugal
Primary commodity
Tungsten
Secondary commodities
Molybdenum
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-17 22:05:45 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 include several broad tungsten intercepts with internal higher-grade zones, reinforcing the geological model and supporting resource conversion and mine planning.

Reasoning: The results confirm the continuity of broad tungsten mineralization at the Santa Helena Breccia, consistent with the existing geological model and supporting the transition from PEA to feasibility.

Positive factors

  • broad mineralization continuity
  • internal higher-grade zones
  • QA/QC disclosed
  • infill drilling supports resource conversion

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”

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 details
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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.

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 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 details
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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 details
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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 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 details
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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

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 details
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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 details
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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 details
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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

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 details
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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 0.10% 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 details
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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 details
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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

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 details
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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 details
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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

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 details
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Identity

Hole ID
Bo_13/26
Project
Borralha
Commodity
tungsten
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
ACM

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
81.5 m
True Width
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
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
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept of 81.5m at 0.22% WO3.

Positive factors

  • very 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 81.5

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 details
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Identity

Hole ID
Bo_13/26
Project
Borralha
Commodity
tungsten
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
ACM

Geometry

Grade
0.68
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
23.8 m
From
0 m
To
23.8 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Bo_13/26:0-23.8
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
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical high-grade sub-interval of 23.8m at 0.68% WO3.

Positive factors

  • high grade

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 details
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Identity

Hole ID
Bo_13/26
Project
Borralha
Commodity
tungsten
Region
portugal
Reported Region
portugal
Ticker
ACM

Geometry

Grade
2.96
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4 m
From
0 m
To
4 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Bo_13/26:0-4
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
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical high-grade sub-interval of 4.0m at 2.96% WO3.

Positive factors

  • bonanza grade

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

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