Allied Gold Reports Significant Exploration Advancements at Kurmuk
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Allied Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- AAUC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- western Ethiopia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-03 14:24:59 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Allied Gold Corporation announced significant exploration advancements at its Kurmuk mine in western Ethiopia, reporting new high-grade gold drill and trenching results from Dish Mountain, Tsenge, and Northern Prospects. The program, which included 193 holes totaling 39,064m since mid-2024, aims to extend mine life, sustain production, and grow the mineral resource base towards a 5 million ounce target. Key intercepts include 16.4m @ 13.0 g/t Au at Tsenge and 1.24m @ 28.90 g/t Au at Dish Mountain.
Reasoning: Allied Gold's exploration program at Kurmuk has yielded numerous high-grade gold intercepts and successfully extended mineralization at key deposits, indicating strong potential for resource growth and a longer mine life, supported by robust QA/QC protocols.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts reported across multiple prospects
- Drilling extends known mineralization laterally and vertically
- New discoveries at Urchin and Northern Prospects
- Exploration supports significant resource growth potential and mine life extension
- QA/QC procedures and QP sign-off disclosed
Negative factors
- True widths are not consistently reported for all new intercepts
- Reliance on historical data for some prospects without re-validation by Allied Gold
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 50
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 states that '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' and details industry-standard sampling, assay, and QA/QC protocols including certified reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates, with assays performed externally at ALS.
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. ... 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. All assays are performed externally at ALS using a 50 g fire assay. Laboratories are audited annually and maintain high standards of analytical accuracy. Data management and validation are maintained through the Company’s Fusion database platform.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document states that 'Estimated true widths vary from 45% to 95% drilled length with the exception of the Dul Mountain intercepts (on Figure 12 ) where estimated true widths are unknown,' indicating that true widths are not explicitly provided for all reported intercepts.
Evidence · text
“Estimated true widths vary from 45% to 95% drilled length with the exception of the Dul Mountain intercepts (on Figure 12 ) where estimated true widths are unknown.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The company states that 'activities focused mainly on infill drilling at Dish Mountain to refine the resource model and extend mineralization around the pit area'.
Evidence · text
“activities focused mainly on infill drilling at Dish Mountain to refine the resource model and extend mineralization around the pit area”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The document mentions that 'drilling continues to intersect lateral and vertical extensions of the deposits' at both Dish Mountain and Tsenge.
Evidence · text
“At both Dish Mountain and Tsenge, drilling continues to intersect lateral and vertical extensions of the deposits, as the limits to the mineralized system remain open.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that 'Historic Dul Mountain trenching and drilling were carried out by Golden Star' and 'Allied has not validated the assay results, which are only presented herein as added support for the prospectivity of the target.' Similar language is used for Western Prospects.
Evidence · text
“Historic Dul Mountain trenching and drilling were carried out by Golden Star. Golden Star’s work was carried out in the early to mid-1990s, and while referenced in this release, Allied has not validated the assay results, which are only presented herein as added support for the prospectivity of the target. Trenching and drilling carried out over the Western Prospects were completed by AME, and, as with the Golden Star assay results, Allied has not validated these results.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept DMDD710 returned 28.90 g/t Au over 1.24m, which is an exceptional grade for orogenic gold.
Evidence · table
“28.90”
Context: 1.24
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept TSDD041 returned 13.06 g/t Au over 16.36m, which is an exceptional grade for orogenic gold over a strong width.
Evidence · table
“13.06”
Context: 16.36
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept DMRC245 returned 11.58 g/t Au over 2.00m, which is an exceptional grade for orogenic gold.
Evidence · table
“11.58”
Context: 2.00
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 50. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (50)
DMDD765Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD765
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.7 m
- From
- 122.72 m
- To
- 139.42 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows good grade and width for an open pit orogenic gold deposit, contributing positively to the resource model.
Positive factors
- Good grade for open pit orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.61”
Context: 16.70
DMDD771Kurmuk · goldGrade: 3.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD771
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.02
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.9 m
- From
- 443.6 m
- To
- 456.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept demonstrates good grade and width at depth, extending the known mineralization within the open pit orogenic system.
Positive factors
- Good grade for open pit orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.02”
Context: 12.90
DMDD717Kurmuk · goldGrade: 3.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.38 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD717
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.38 m
- From
- 18 m
- To
- 28.38 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a good width at shallow depth is positive for potential open pit mining, supporting resource model refinement.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.55”
Context: 10.38
DMDD774Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.56 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD774
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.56 m
- From
- 403.39 m
- To
- 415.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows good grade and width at depth, extending the known mineralization within the open pit orogenic system.
Positive factors
- Good grade for open pit orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.93”
Context: 12.56
DMDD710Kurmuk · goldGrade: 28.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD710
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 28.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.24 m
- From
- 158.22 m
- To
- 159.46 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional bonanza grade, though over a narrow width, is highly positive and indicates high-grade zones within the deposit.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for orogenic gold
- Bonanza intercept
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“28.90”
Context: 1.24
DMRCDD036Kurmuk · goldGrade: 9.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.47 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMRCDD036
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.47 m
- From
- 201.61 m
- To
- 205.08 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a moderate width is positive, indicating good mineralization within the orogenic system.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“9.04”
Context: 3.47
DMDD752Kurmuk · goldGrade: 3.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.27 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD752
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.27 m
- From
- 15 m
- To
- 24.27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a good width at shallow depth is positive for potential open pit mining, supporting resource model refinement.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.35”
Context: 9.27
DMDD748Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.92 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD748
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.92 m
- From
- 441.35 m
- To
- 452.27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows good grade and width at depth, extending the known mineralization within the open pit orogenic system.
Positive factors
- Good grade for open pit orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.56”
Context: 10.92
DMDD742Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD742
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.15 m
- From
- 39.8 m
- To
- 49.95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a good width at shallow depth is positive for potential open pit mining, supporting resource model refinement.
Positive factors
- Good grade for open pit orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.63”
Context: 10.15
DMDD768Kurmuk · goldGrade: 3.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMDD768
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 11 m
- To
- 18 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a good width at shallow depth is positive for potential open pit mining, supporting resource model refinement.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.81”
Context: 7.00
TSDD041Kurmuk · goldGrade: 13.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.36 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD041
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.36 m
- From
- 43.08 m
- To
- 59.44 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional bonanza grade over a strong width at shallow depth is highly positive, indicating significant mineralization at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for orogenic gold
- Strong intercept width
- Bonanza intercept
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“13.06”
Context: 16.36
TSDD031Kurmuk · goldGrade: 7.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD031
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.95 m
- From
- 58.18 m
- To
- 65.13 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a moderate width at shallow depth is positive for exploration at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
- Moderate intercept width
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“7.45”
Context: 6.95
TSDD037Kurmuk · goldGrade: 5.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.31 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD037
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.31 m
- From
- 160.91 m
- To
- 169.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a moderate width is positive, indicating good mineralization at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
- Moderate intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“5.79”
Context: 8.31
TSDD034Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD034
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.35 m
- From
- 13.65 m
- To
- 29 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a good width at shallow depth is positive for exploration at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Good grade for orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.47”
Context: 15.35
TSDD043Kurmuk · goldGrade: 4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.04 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD043
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.04 m
- From
- 201.96 m
- To
- 208 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a moderate width is positive, indicating good mineralization at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
- Moderate intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.00”
Context: 6.04
TSDD036Kurmuk · goldGrade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.22 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD036
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 22.22 m
- From
- 173.25 m
- To
- 195.47 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade over a strong width is positive, indicating significant mineralization at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for orogenic gold
- Strong intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.04”
Context: 22.22
TSDD036Kurmuk · goldGrade: 1.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.49 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD036
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.85
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.49 m
- From
- 160.74 m
- To
- 171.23 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade over a good width is positive, indicating good mineralization at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.85”
Context: 10.49
Fact 18Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23 m
- From
- 947 m
- To
- 970 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a strong width from trenching confirms significant surface mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Good grade for open pit orogenic gold
- Strong intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
Evidence · table
“2.22”
Context: 23.00
Fact 19Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 95 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a strong width from trenching confirms significant surface mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Good grade for open pit orogenic gold
- Strong intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
Evidence · table
“2.58”
Context: 19.00
Fact 20Kurmuk · goldGrade: 9.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 736 m
- To
- 739 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade from trenching, though narrow, confirms high-grade surface mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
- Confirms surface mineralization
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
Evidence · table
“9.62”
Context: 3.00
Fact 21Kurmuk · goldGrade: 3.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 118 m
- To
- 123 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a moderate width from trenching confirms significant surface mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for open pit orogenic gold
- Moderate intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
Evidence · table
“3.87”
Context: 5.00
Fact 22Kurmuk · goldGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19 m
- From
- 786 m
- To
- 805 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak grade over a strong width from trenching confirms broad surface mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Strong intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
Negative factors
- Weak grade for open pit orogenic gold
Evidence · table
“0.99”
Context: 19.00
Fact 23Kurmuk · goldGrade: 1.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 127 m
- To
- 132 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a moderate width from trenching confirms significant surface mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Good grade for open pit orogenic gold
- Moderate intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
Evidence · table
“1.94”
Context: 5.00
Fact 24Kurmuk · goldGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 103 m
- To
- 115 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak grade over a good width from trenching confirms broad surface mineralization at Dish Mountain.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
Negative factors
- Weak grade for open pit orogenic gold
Evidence · table
“0.78”
Context: 12.00
DMRC261Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMRC261
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- From
- 128 m
- To
- 143 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a good width is positive for exploration at Northern Prospects, indicating potential resource addition.
Positive factors
- Good grade for orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.30”
Context: 15.00
DMRC245Kurmuk · goldGrade: 11.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMRC245
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 48 m
- To
- 50 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional bonanza grade at shallow depth, though narrow, is highly positive for exploration at Northern Prospects.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for orogenic gold
- Bonanza intercept
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“11.58”
Context: 2.00
DMRC281Kurmuk · goldGrade: 4.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMRC281
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 35 m
- To
- 40 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a moderate width at shallow depth is positive for exploration at Northern Prospects.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
- Moderate intercept width
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.49”
Context: 5.00
DMRC274Kurmuk · goldGrade: 5.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMRC274
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 34 m
- To
- 37 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade at shallow depth, though narrow, is positive for exploration at Northern Prospects.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“5.87”
Context: 3.00
DMRC294Kurmuk · goldGrade: 8.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMRC294
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 86 m
- To
- 88 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade, though narrow, is positive for exploration at Northern Prospects.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“8.79”
Context: 2.00
DMRC262Kurmuk · goldGrade: 1.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMRC262
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13 m
- From
- 70 m
- To
- 83 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade over a good width at shallow depth is positive for exploration at Northern Prospects.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.21”
Context: 13.00
DMRC234Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMRC234
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a good width at very shallow depth is positive for exploration at Northern Prospects.
Positive factors
- Good grade for orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
- Very shallow depth
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.23”
Context: 7.00
DMRC283Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DMRC283
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 71 m
- To
- 77 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a moderate width at shallow depth is positive for exploration at Northern Prospects.
Positive factors
- Good grade for orogenic gold
- Moderate intercept width
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.58”
Context: 6.00
Fact 33Kurmuk · goldGrade: 4.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13.65 m
- From
- 4 m
- To
- 17.65 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a good width from trenching confirms significant surface mineralization at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
Evidence · table
“4.67”
Context: 13.65
Fact 34Kurmuk · goldGrade: 5.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 60 m
- To
- 70 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a good width from trenching confirms significant surface mineralization at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
Evidence · table
“5.96”
Context: 10.00
Fact 35Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 34 m
- To
- 48 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a good width from trenching confirms significant surface mineralization at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Good grade for orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
Evidence · table
“2.43”
Context: 14.00
Fact 36Kurmuk · goldGrade: 1.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 55 m
- To
- 73 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade over a strong width from trenching confirms broad surface mineralization at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for orogenic gold
- Strong intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
Evidence · table
“1.82”
Context: 18.00
Fact 37Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.3 m
- From
- 96 m
- To
- 104.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good grade over a moderate width from trenching confirms significant surface mineralization at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Good grade for orogenic gold
- Moderate intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
Evidence · table
“2.62”
Context: 8.30
Fact 38Kurmuk · goldGrade: 9.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 324 m
- To
- 326 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade from trenching, though narrow, confirms high-grade surface mineralization at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
- Confirms surface mineralization
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
Evidence · table
“9.14”
Context: 2.00
Fact 39Kurmuk · goldGrade: 1.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.2 m
- From
- 27.3 m
- To
- 37.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade over a good width from trenching confirms broad surface mineralization at Tsenge.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for orogenic gold
- Good intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
Evidence · table
“1.49”
Context: 10.20
TSDD036Kurmuk · goldGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TSDD036
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade over a strong width is positive for exploration at Tsenge, extending mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for orogenic gold
- Strong intercept width
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- From and to depths not specified
Evidence · text
“20.0 m @ 1.11 g/t Au (TSDD036)”
ASRC031Kurmuk · goldGrade: 3.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ASRC031
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a moderate width represents a positive new discovery at Urchin.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
- Moderate intercept width
- New discovery
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
- From and to depths not specified
Evidence · text
“5.0 m @ 3.47 g/t Au (ASRC031)”
Fact 42Kurmuk · goldGrade: 10.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.88
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional grade from trenching confirms high-grade surface mineralization at the new Urchin prospect.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for orogenic gold
- Confirms surface mineralization
- New discovery
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
Evidence · text
“4 m @ 10.88 g/t Au (in trench URTR09)”
Fact 43Kurmuk · goldGrade: 4.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 43 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong grade over a strong width from channel sampling confirms significant surface mineralization at Dul Mountain.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
- Strong intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
Negative factors
- To depth not specified
Evidence · text
“18 m @ 4.87 g/t Au from 43 m (DUCH001)”
Fact 44Kurmuk · goldGrade: 1.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.86
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 33 m
- From
- 4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate grade over a continuous width at shallow depth from channel sampling confirms broad surface mineralization at Dul Mountain.
Positive factors
- Moderate grade for orogenic gold
- Continuous intercept width
- Confirms surface mineralization
- Shallow depth
Negative factors
- To depth not specified
Evidence · text
“33 m @ 1.86 g/t Au from 4 m (DUCH002)”
Fact 45Kurmuk · goldGrade: 17.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.96 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.85
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.96 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1995-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional historical grade, though narrow, indicates high prospectivity but lacks current validation and QA/QC disclosure.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade for orogenic gold
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
- Apparent width only
- Historical data, not validated by current operator
- No QA/QC disclosure
Evidence · text
“3.96 m grading 17.85 g/t Au”
Fact 46Kurmuk · goldGrade: 2.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 45 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A good historical grade, though narrow, indicates prospectivity but lacks current validation and QA/QC disclosure.
Positive factors
- Good grade for orogenic gold
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
- Historical data, not validated by current operator
- No QA/QC disclosure
- To depth not specified
Evidence · text
“3 m @ 2.75 g/t Au from 45 m (DMTR113)”
Fact 47Kurmuk · goldGrade: 5.86Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.86
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 72 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong historical grade, though narrow, indicates prospectivity but lacks current validation and QA/QC disclosure.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
- Historical data, not validated by current operator
- No QA/QC disclosure
- To depth not specified
Evidence · text
“3 m @ 5.86 g/t Au from 72 m (DMTR112)”
Fact 48Kurmuk · goldGrade: 8.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 87 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong historical grade, though narrow, indicates prospectivity but lacks current validation and QA/QC disclosure.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
- Historical data, not validated by current operator
- No QA/QC disclosure
- To depth not specified
Evidence · text
“3 m @ 8.22 g/t Au from 87 m (DMTR124)”
Fact 49Kurmuk · goldGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mHistorical resultNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.97
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak historical grade over a good width indicates broad mineralization but lacks current validation and QA/QC disclosure.
Positive factors
- Good intercept width
Negative factors
- Weak grade for orogenic gold
- Apparent width only
- Historical data, not validated by current operator
- No QA/QC disclosure
- From and to depths not specified
Evidence · text
“9 m @ 0.97 g/t Au (RC drilling)”
Fact 50Kurmuk · goldGrade: 4.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kurmuk
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- western ethiopia
- Reported Region
- western Ethiopia
- Ticker
- AAUC
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Sample Type
- channel
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- No
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong historical grade, though narrow, indicates prospectivity but lacks current validation and QA/QC disclosure.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for orogenic gold
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width
- Historical data, not validated by current operator
- No QA/QC disclosure
- From and to depths not specified
Evidence · text
“3 m at 4.4 g/t Au (trenches)”
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