Allied Gold Reports Resource Growth and Mine Life Extension Potential from Exploration Program as the Kurmuk Mine Completes Commissioning and Begins Operations
Original announcement by globenewswire on
- Company
- Allied Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- AAUC
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update, Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-06 13:39:05 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Allied Gold Corporation announced strong exploration results from its Kurmuk Mine in western Ethiopia, including high-grade gold intercepts that extend known mineralization at Ashashire and Dish Mountain, and define new high-grade zones along the Tsenge Trend. These results support the potential for significant resource growth and mine life extension. The company also provided updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates for its portfolio of projects, while its Kurmuk Mine is completing commissioning and beginning operations.
Reasoning: Allied Gold reports strong exploration results, including high-grade gold intercepts that extend known mineralization and identify new zones, supporting future resource growth and mine life extension. Concurrently, updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates are provided for its portfolio of projects, and the Kurmuk Mine is completing commissioning and beginning operations, marking significant progress across its operations.
Positive factors
- Significant high-grade gold intercepts extending known mineralization
- Identification of new high-grade zones with exploration potential
- Updated Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates showing growth potential
- Kurmuk Mine completing commissioning and beginning operations
- Strong QA/QC protocols and QP sign-off for both exploration and resource estimates
Negative factors
- True widths are estimated as a range or unknown for some intercepts, limiting precision
- Cut-off grades for resource estimates are provided as ranges rather than specific values per category/project, reducing comparability
Facts used in scoring: 30
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: The release includes a detailed 'Sampling and QA/QC Procedures' section outlining industry-standard protocols, certified reference materials, blanks, field duplicates, and external lab assays.
Evidence · text
“All exploration work at Kurmuk follows industry-standard sampling, assay, and QA/QC protocols. RC samples are collected at one-metre intervals and split using a 75:25 riffle splitter. Diamond core is cut in half and sampled systematically. Quality control samples (certified reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates) are inserted at a ratio of 1:20. A significant amount of the assay sample preparation is carried out at site with overflow samples directed to an ALS sample prep site in Addis Ababa. Samples are ground to 85% passing 75 µm. Re-assays, of an entire batch of 10 to 20 samples, are required when standards return >3SD outside of the expected results and if blanks contain >10x the detection limit. All assays are performed externally at ALS using a 50 g fire assay. Laboratories are audited annually and maintain high standards of analytical accuracy.”
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Don Dudek, P.Geo., Chief Exploration Officer, is named as the Qualified Person for the exploration information, and specific QPs are listed for the Mineral Reserve and Resource estimates.
Evidence · text
“All scientific and technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Don Dudek, P.Geo., Chief Exploration Officer, who is a Qualified Person as defined under National Instrument 43-101.”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimates are explicitly stated to be in accordance with CIM Standards and NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“Mineral Resources are stated effective as at December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, and are estimated in accordance with the 2014 CIM Standards and 43-101.”
Tonnage Growthpositive
Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: The title explicitly states 'Resource Growth' and the document mentions 'confirming the potential to expand the current Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves (1) of 2.7 million ounces' and 'Incremental additions to current Mineral Resources are expected'.
Evidence · text
“Allied Gold Reports Resource Growth and Mine Life Extension Potential from Exploration Program”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (29)
DMDD788Kurmuk · goldGrade: 3.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD788
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14.4 m
- From
- 265.8 m
- To
- 280.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 265.8 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DMDD788:265.8-280.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dish Mountain
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the extension of known mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.4”
Context: 14.4
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Dish Mountain delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
DMDD788Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD788
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.1 m
- From
- 195.6 m
- To
- 211.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 195.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DMDD788:195.6-211.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dish Mountain
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the extension of known mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.9”
Context: 16.1
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Dish Mountain delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
DMDD779Kurmuk · goldGrade: 5.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.03 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD779
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.03 m
- From
- 44.72 m
- To
- 52.75 m
- Intercept Depth
- 44.72 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DMDD779:44.72-52.75
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dish Mountain
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the extension of known mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“5.4”
Context: 8.03
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 5.4 g/t exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for open-pit gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“5.4”
Context: 8.03
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Dish Mountain delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
DMDD778Kurmuk · goldGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD778
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.8 m
- From
- 235 m
- To
- 245.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 235 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DMDD778:235-245.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dish Mountain
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the extension of known mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.1”
Context: 10.8
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Dish Mountain delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
DMDD788Kurmuk · goldGrade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD788
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.8 m
- From
- 126.6 m
- To
- 145.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 126.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DMDD788:126.6-145.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dish Mountain
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the extension of known mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.5”
Context: 18.8
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Dish Mountain delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
DMDD780Kurmuk · goldGrade: 4.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.23 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD780
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.23 m
- From
- 140.4 m
- To
- 146.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 140.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DMDD780:140.4-146.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dish Mountain
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the extension of known mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.5”
Context: 6.23
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Dish Mountain delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
DMDD777Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.69 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD777
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.69 m
- From
- 316.3 m
- To
- 326 m
- Intercept Depth
- 316.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- DMDD777:316.3-326
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Dish Mountain
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the extension of known mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.5”
Context: 9.69
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Dish Mountain delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
ASDD227Kurmuk · goldGrade: 10.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.86 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASDD227
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.86 m
- From
- 379 m
- To
- 392.86 m
- Intercept Depth
- 379 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ASDD227:379-392.86
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Ashashire
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, extending known mineralization at Ashashire and supporting potential for an underground resource.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
- Potential for underground resource
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“10.07”
Context: 13.86
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 10.07 g/t exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for open-pit gold deposits and is very strong for potential underground mining.
Evidence · table
“10.07”
Context: 13.86
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Ashashire delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
ASDD227Kurmuk · goldGrade: 9.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.77 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASDD227
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.77 m
- From
- 395 m
- To
- 408.77 m
- Intercept Depth
- 395 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ASDD227:395-408.77
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Ashashire
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, extending known mineralization at Ashashire and supporting potential for an underground resource.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
- Potential for underground resource
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“9.15”
Context: 13.77
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 9.15 g/t exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for open-pit gold deposits and is very strong for potential underground mining.
Evidence · table
“9.15”
Context: 13.77
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Ashashire delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
ASDD227Kurmuk · goldGrade: 8.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASDD227
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.22 m
- From
- 323.07 m
- To
- 332.29 m
- Intercept Depth
- 323.07 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ASDD227:323.07-332.29
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Ashashire
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, extending known mineralization at Ashashire and supporting potential for an underground resource.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
- Potential for underground resource
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“8.48”
Context: 9.22
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 8.48 g/t exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for open-pit gold deposits and is very strong for potential underground mining.
Evidence · table
“8.48”
Context: 9.22
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Ashashire delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
ASDD248Kurmuk · goldGrade: 4.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASDD248
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.2 m
- From
- 406.13 m
- To
- 421.33 m
- Intercept Depth
- 406.13 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ASDD248:406.13-421.33
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Ashashire
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the extension of known mineralization at Ashashire.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.58”
Context: 15.20
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Ashashire delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
ASDD228Kurmuk · goldGrade: 4.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.54 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASDD228
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.54 m
- From
- 315.4 m
- To
- 327.94 m
- Intercept Depth
- 315.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ASDD228:315.4-327.94
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Ashashire
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the extension of known mineralization at Ashashire.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.40”
Context: 12.54
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Ashashire delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
ASDD231Kurmuk · goldGrade: 9.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.08 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASDD231
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.08 m
- From
- 282.45 m
- To
- 287.53 m
- Intercept Depth
- 282.45 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ASDD231:282.45-287.53
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Ashashire
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, extending known mineralization at Ashashire and supporting potential for an underground resource.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
- Potential for underground resource
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“9.78”
Context: 5.08
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 9.78 g/t exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for open-pit gold deposits and is very strong for potential underground mining.
Evidence · table
“9.78”
Context: 5.08
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Ashashire delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
ASDD231Kurmuk · goldGrade: 1.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASDD231
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23.75 m
- From
- 237.6 m
- To
- 261.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 237.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ASDD231:237.6-261.35
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Ashashire
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a strong width, contributing to the extension of known mineralization at Ashashire.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Strong intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.82”
Context: 23.75
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Ashashire delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
ASDD245Kurmuk · goldGrade: 5.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.03 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASDD245
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.74
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.03 m
- From
- 301.73 m
- To
- 308.76 m
- Intercept Depth
- 301.73 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ASDD245:301.73-308.76
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Ashashire
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, extending known mineralization at Ashashire and supporting potential for an underground resource.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
- Potential for underground resource
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“5.74”
Context: 7.03
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 5.74 g/t exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for open-pit gold deposits and is very strong for potential underground mining.
Evidence · table
“5.74”
Context: 7.03
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Ashashire delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
ASDD244Kurmuk · goldGrade: 4.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.74 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASDD244
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.74 m
- From
- 254.72 m
- To
- 264.46 m
- Intercept Depth
- 254.72 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ASDD244:254.72-264.46
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Ashashire
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the extension of known mineralization at Ashashire.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.04”
Context: 9.74
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Ashashire delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
ASDD236Kurmuk · goldGrade: 8.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.53 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASDD236
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.53 m
- From
- 294.3 m
- To
- 298.83 m
- Intercept Depth
- 294.3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ASDD236:294.3-298.83
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Ashashire
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, extending known mineralization at Ashashire and supporting potential for an underground resource.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
- Potential for underground resource
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“8.48”
Context: 4.53
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 8.48 g/t exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for open-pit gold deposits and is very strong for potential underground mining.
Evidence · table
“8.48”
Context: 4.53
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Ashashire delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
ASDD232Kurmuk · goldGrade: 12.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.91 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASDD232
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.91 m
- From
- 402.09 m
- To
- 405 m
- Intercept Depth
- 402.09 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ASDD232:402.09-405
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Ashashire
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, extending known mineralization at Ashashire and supporting potential for an underground resource.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
- Potential for underground resource
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“12.28”
Context: 2.91
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 12.28 g/t exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for open-pit gold deposits and is very strong for potential underground mining.
Evidence · table
“12.28”
Context: 2.91
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Ashashire delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
ASDD235Kurmuk · goldGrade: 3.89Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.02 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASDD235
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.02 m
- From
- 324.81 m
- To
- 333.83 m
- Intercept Depth
- 324.81 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ASDD235:324.81-333.83
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Ashashire
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the extension of known mineralization at Ashashire.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.89”
Context: 9.02
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Ashashire delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
ASDD245Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASDD245
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.83
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.05 m
- From
- 386.65 m
- To
- 398.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 386.65 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ASDD245:386.65-398.7
- Mining Method
- mixed
Location
- Location
- Ashashire
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the extension of known mineralization at Ashashire.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- Extension of known mineralization
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.83”
Context: 12.05
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Drilling at Ashashire delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones.
Evidence · text
“Exploration in 2026 has delivered down-dip and strike extensions to the mineralized zones at the Dish Mountain and Ashashire open pits”
TSDD050Kurmuk · goldGrade: 7.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD050
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.8 m
- From
- 122.68 m
- To
- 129.48 m
- Intercept Depth
- 122.68 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TSDD050:122.68-129.48
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Tsenge – Hiccup Hill
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, indicating a new high-grade zone along the Tsenge Trend.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- New high-grade zone
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“7.46”
Context: 6.80
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 7.46 g/t exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for open-pit gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“7.46”
Context: 6.80
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hiccup Hill is described as a high-grade zone along the Tsenge Trend, with drilling continuing to expand this mineralized zone.
Evidence · text
“Drilling continues with the goal of expanding this mineralized zone to the northeast, towards Kiftet and Setota”
TSDD047Kurmuk · goldGrade: 4.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD047
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.12 m
- From
- 186.73 m
- To
- 194.85 m
- Intercept Depth
- 186.73 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TSDD047:186.73-194.85
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Tsenge – Hiccup Hill
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, indicating a new high-grade zone along the Tsenge Trend.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- New high-grade zone
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.21”
Context: 8.12
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hiccup Hill is described as a high-grade zone along the Tsenge Trend, with drilling continuing to expand this mineralized zone.
Evidence · text
“Drilling continues with the goal of expanding this mineralized zone to the northeast, towards Kiftet and Setota”
TSDD052Kurmuk · goldGrade: 1.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 80.09 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD052
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 80.09 m
- From
- 137.26 m
- To
- 217.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 137.26 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TSDD052:137.26-217.35
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Tsenge – Kiftet
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a continuous width, indicating a significant new high-grade zone along the Tsenge Trend.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Continuous intercept width
- New high-grade zone
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.53”
Context: 80.09
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Kiftet is described as a new high-grade target along the Tsenge Trend, with drilling defining its strike and up-dip extent.
Evidence · text
“Five more holes, with a sixth in progress, have been drilled to define the strike and up-dip extent of this zone.”
TSDD052Kurmuk · goldGrade: 1.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 27.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD052
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 27.6 m
- From
- 240.4 m
- To
- 268 m
- Intercept Depth
- 240.4 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TSDD052:240.4-268
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Tsenge – Kiftet
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a strong width, indicating a new high-grade zone along the Tsenge Trend.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Strong intercept width
- New high-grade zone
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.32”
Context: 27.60
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Kiftet is described as a new high-grade target along the Tsenge Trend, with drilling defining its strike and up-dip extent.
Evidence · text
“Five more holes, with a sixth in progress, have been drilled to define the strike and up-dip extent of this zone.”
TSDD052Kurmuk · goldGrade: 6.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.72 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD052
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.72 m
- From
- 270.08 m
- To
- 276.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 270.08 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TSDD052:270.08-276.8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Tsenge – Kiftet
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, indicating a significant new high-grade zone along the Tsenge Trend.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- New high-grade zone
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“6.75”
Context: 6.72
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 6.75 g/t exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for open-pit gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“6.75”
Context: 6.72
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Kiftet is described as a new high-grade target along the Tsenge Trend, with drilling defining its strike and up-dip extent.
Evidence · text
“Five more holes, with a sixth in progress, have been drilled to define the strike and up-dip extent of this zone.”
TSDD066Kurmuk · goldGrade: 1.17Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 40.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD066
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 40.5 m
- From
- 137.1 m
- To
- 177.6 m
- Intercept Depth
- 137.1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TSDD066:137.1-177.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Tsenge – Setota
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a continuous width, indicating a significant new high-grade zone along the Tsenge Trend.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Continuous intercept width
- New high-grade zone
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.17”
Context: 40.50
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Setota is described as a new high-grade zone of mineralization, with this hole being an 80m step-up from a previously reported intercept.
Evidence · text
“This hole was an 80 m southwest step-up from a previously reported intercept of 10.49 m at 1.85 g/t Au.”
TSDD066Kurmuk · goldGrade: 3.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD066
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.27 m
- From
- 180.73 m
- To
- 191 m
- Intercept Depth
- 180.73 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TSDD066:180.73-191
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Tsenge – Setota
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, indicating a new high-grade zone along the Tsenge Trend.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- New high-grade zone
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.78”
Context: 10.27
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Setota is described as a new high-grade zone of mineralization, with this hole being an 80m step-up from a previously reported intercept.
Evidence · text
“This hole was an 80 m southwest step-up from a previously reported intercept of 10.49 m at 1.85 g/t Au.”
TSDD066Kurmuk · goldGrade: 69.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.28 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD066
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 69.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.28 m
- From
- 230.29 m
- To
- 231.57 m
- Intercept Depth
- 230.29 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TSDD066:230.29-231.57
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Tsenge – Setota
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional gold grade, indicating a significant new high-grade zone along the Tsenge Trend, despite its narrow width.
Positive factors
- Exceptional gold grade
- New high-grade zone
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- Narrow intercept width
Evidence · table
“69.77”
Context: 1.28
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The gold grade of 69.77 g/t is exceptionally high, far exceeding the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for open-pit gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“69.77”
Context: 1.28
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Setota is described as a new high-grade zone of mineralization, with this hole being an 80m step-up from a previously reported intercept.
Evidence · text
“This hole was an 80 m southwest step-up from a previously reported intercept of 10.49 m at 1.85 g/t Au.”
TSRC006t Au demonstrating the potential in the · goldGrade: 4.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSRC006
- Project
- t Au demonstrating the potential in the
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 101 m
- To
- 110 m
- Intercept Depth
- 101 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TSRC006:101-110
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Tsenge – Bumblebee
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a moderate width, indicating a new high-grade zone along the Tsenge Trend.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- Moderate intercept width
- New high-grade zone
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.23”
Context: 9.00
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
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, and a specific true width is not provided for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 60% to 95% of drilled length, except for the Dul Mountain intercepts, where estimated true widths are unknown”
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Bumblebee is described as a new zone of stronger gold mineralization along the Tsenge Trend, with follow-up drilling commenced.
Evidence · text
“Bumblebee: a new zone of stronger gold mineralization approximately 3.5 km northeast of Hiccup Hill, where hole TSRC006 returned 9.0 m at 4.23 g/t Au. Follow-up drilling has commenced.”
Resource Estimates (1)
inferredAgbaou Mine · goldTonnes: 100000Grade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 7Contained Unit: k ouncesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Agbaou Mine
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- AAUC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Chelsey Protulipac
- Resource group id
- resource:307418bc72a136e16077
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 100000
- Grade
- 2.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 7
- Contained Unit
- k ounces
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-03-31
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This Inferred Mineral Resource for Agbaou Mine has a strong gold grade but very small contained metal, and its lower confidence category means it requires further drilling to upgrade.
Positive factors
- Strong gold grade
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Inferred resource category
- Very small contained metal
- Cut-off grade disclosed as a range
Evidence · table
“2.08”
Context: 100
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The estimate is classified as Inferred Mineral Resources, which is a speculative category.
Evidence · table
“Inferred Mineral Resources”
Context: 100
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: This fact is part of the updated Mineral Resource estimates provided in the release.
Evidence · text
“Allied Gold Reports Resource Growth and Mine Life Extension Potential from Exploration Program as the Kurmuk Mine Completes Commissioning and Begins Operations”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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