Alpha Announces New Drilling Results from Ongoing 2025 Exploration Program at the Aburna Gold Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Alpha Exploration Ltd.
- Ticker
- ALEX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Eritrea
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 04:38:09 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Alpha Exploration Ltd. announced new drilling results from its 2025 exploration program at the Aburna Gold Project in Eritrea, highlighting significant gold intercepts at the Hill 52 and Central areas. Key results include 21 meters grading 1.20 g/t gold, with a high-grade sub-interval of 5 meters at 3.32 g/t gold, and 8 meters grading 1.19 g/t gold. The program successfully extended mineralization and confirmed continuity, with the company noting that 80% of the Aburna gold trend remains untested.
Reasoning: The drilling results confirm and extend gold mineralization at the Aburna Gold Project, with several high-grade intercepts within broader zones, particularly at the Hill 52 and Central areas. The shallow nature of the mineralization is positive for potential open-pit development, and the program successfully extended known zones. While true widths are estimated, they are not precisely stated for each intercept.
Positive factors
- High-grade sub-intervals within broader zones
- Extension of mineralization at Central prospect
- Confirmation of mineralization continuity at Northeast prospect
- Shallow nature of mineralization
Negative factors
- True width is estimated as a range, not precisely stated for each intercept
Facts used in scoring: 25
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 explicitly states that results were analyzed by an independent and accredited laboratory (Intertek Minerals Ltd.), that certified reference material and blanks were inserted into the sample stream, and that a Qualified Person reviewed and approved the technical information.
Evidence · text
“The results reported here for the Reverse Circulation ("RC") drilling were analysed by Intertek Minerals Ltd., an independent and accredited laboratory located in Tarkwa, Ghana. ... The Company inserted certified reference material from OREAS ( www.ore.com.au ) into the sample stream, while NABRO sample preparation facility inserted barren granodiorite material into the sample stream as a blank. ... All scientific and technical information in this press release... has been reviewed, verified, and approved by Chris Bargmann CGeol FGS, consultant for Alpha and a "qualified person" for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document clearly states the nominal cut-off grades (0.40 g/t Au and 0.20 g/t Au) and maximum internal dilution (3 meters and 2 meters) used for determining the reported intersections.
Evidence · text
“A nominal cut-off grade of 0.40 g/t Au has been used to determine the boundaries of these intersections with no more than 3 metres of internal dilution of the intercepts. *A nominal cut-off grade of 0.20 g/t Au has been used to determine the boundaries of these intersections with no more than 2 metres of internal dilution of the intercept.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drillhole ABR178 is explicitly stated to have extended the mineralized envelope some 60m to the southeast on its section line at the Central prospect.
Evidence · text
“Drillhole ABR178 returned an intersection of 8m @ 1.19 g/t gold from 101m drilled depth that includes a zone of 5m @ 1.73 g/t gold. This interval extends the mineralized envelope some 60m to the southeast on this section line at the Central prospect.”
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 true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, but does not provide specific true width values for individual intercepts.
Evidence · text
“Based upon current data and interpretation it is estimated true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 25. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (25)
ABR179Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR179
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 3 m
- To
- 10 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 340908
- Northing
- 1651298
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 952 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A shallow, moderate-grade gold intercept, contributing to the overall exploration success.
Evidence · table
“0.52”
Context: 7.00
ABR179Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR179
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 13 m
- To
- 17 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 340908
- Northing
- 1651298
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 952 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A shallow, moderate-grade gold intercept, contributing to the overall exploration success.
Evidence · table
“0.99”
Context: 4.00
ABR179Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR179
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 21 m
- To
- 42 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR179:21.0-42.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 340908
- Northing
- 1651298
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 952 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant and broad gold intercept at shallow depth, indicating good continuity and potential for open-pit mining.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity
- Shallow mineralization
Evidence · table
“1.20”
Context: 21.00
ABR179Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR179
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 21 m
- To
- 39 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR179:21.0-39.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 340908
- Northing
- 1651298
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 952 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant and broad gold intercept at shallow depth, indicating good continuity and potential for open-pit mining.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity
- Shallow mineralization
Evidence · table
“1.34”
Context: 18.00
ABR179Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 3.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR179
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 28 m
- To
- 33 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR179:28.0-33.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 340908
- Northing
- 1651298
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 952 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A bonanza-grade gold intercept at shallow depth, significantly enhancing the prospectivity of the zone.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Shallow mineralization
Evidence · table
“3.32”
Context: 5.00
ABR179Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR179
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 64 m
- To
- 65 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 340908
- Northing
- 1651298
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 952 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade gold intercept, contributing to the overall exploration data.
Evidence · table
“1.21”
Context: 1.00
ABR179Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR179
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 81 m
- To
- 83 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 340908
- Northing
- 1651298
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 952 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade gold intercept, contributing to the overall exploration data.
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 2.00
ABR179Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR179
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 103 m
- To
- 105 m
- Hole Depth
- 135 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 340908
- Northing
- 1651298
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 952 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade gold intercept, contributing to the overall exploration data.
Evidence · table
“0.71”
Context: 2.00
ABR178Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR178
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.19
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 101 m
- To
- 109 m
- Hole Depth
- 201 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR178:101.0-109.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 341445
- Northing
- 1651446
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 932 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold intercept that extends the mineralized envelope, indicating potential for resource growth.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Evidence · table
“1.19”
Context: 8.00
ABR178Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR178
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 101 m
- To
- 106 m
- Hole Depth
- 201 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR178:101.0-106.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 341445
- Northing
- 1651446
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 932 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold intercept that extends the mineralized envelope, indicating potential for resource growth.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Evidence · table
“1.73”
Context: 5.00
ABR178Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR178
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 112 m
- To
- 113 m
- Hole Depth
- 201 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 341445
- Northing
- 1651446
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 932 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade gold intercept, contributing to the overall exploration data.
Evidence · table
“0.55”
Context: 1.00
ABR182Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 3.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR182
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 4 m
- To
- 5 m
- Hole Depth
- 171 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 340482
- Northing
- 1650102
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 1008 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A bonanza-grade gold intercept at shallow depth, indicating a high-grade zone in a new exploration area.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Shallow mineralization
Evidence · table
“3.99”
Context: 1.00
ABR182Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR182
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 15 m
- To
- 18 m
- Hole Depth
- 171 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 340482
- Northing
- 1650102
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 1008 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, weak-grade gold intercept, but from a new exploration area, contributing to understanding the target.
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 3.00*
ABR183Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR183
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 46 m
- To
- 47 m
- Hole Depth
- 213 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 342487
- Northing
- 1653104
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 996 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, weak-grade gold intercept, but confirms mineralization in a new extension area.
Evidence · table
“0.44”
Context: 1.00
ABR183Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR183
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 49 m
- To
- 51 m
- Hole Depth
- 213 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 342487
- Northing
- 1653104
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 996 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade gold intercept, confirming mineralization in a new extension area.
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 2.00*
ABR183Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR183
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 71 m
- To
- 72 m
- Hole Depth
- 213 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 342487
- Northing
- 1653104
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 996 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade gold intercept, confirming mineralization in a new extension area.
Evidence · table
“0.59”
Context: 1.00
ABR183Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR183
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 74 m
- To
- 75 m
- Hole Depth
- 213 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 342487
- Northing
- 1653104
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 996 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, weak-grade gold intercept, confirming mineralization in a new extension area.
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 1.00
ABR184Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR184
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 16 m
- To
- 21 m
- Hole Depth
- 81 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 342018
- Northing
- 1652680
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 959 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak-grade gold intercept, but part of a broader zone and confirms mineralization continuity.
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 5.00*
ABR184Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR184
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 44 m
- To
- 49 m
- Hole Depth
- 81 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR184:44.0-49.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 342018
- Northing
- 1652680
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 959 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong gold intercept confirming the southwestern extension of a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Step-Out Extension
Evidence · table
“0.98”
Context: 5.00*
ABR184Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR184
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 47 m
- To
- 49 m
- Hole Depth
- 81 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR184:47.0-49.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 342018
- Northing
- 1652680
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 959 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A bonanza-grade gold intercept within a broader zone, confirming the southwestern extension of a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Step-Out Extension
Evidence · table
“2.21”
Context: 2.00*
ABR184Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 4.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR184
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 47 m
- To
- 48 m
- Hole Depth
- 81 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR184:47.0-48.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 342018
- Northing
- 1652680
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 959 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A bonanza-grade gold intercept within a broader zone, confirming the southwestern extension of a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Step-Out Extension
Evidence · table
“4.01”
Context: 1.00
ABR185Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR185
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 30 m
- To
- 36 m
- Hole Depth
- 153 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 342230
- Northing
- 1652914
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 985 m
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak-grade gold intercept, but indicates mineralization in an area of potential extension.
Evidence · table
“0.28”
Context: 6.00*
ABR185Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.65Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR185
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 65 m
- To
- 66 m
- Hole Depth
- 153 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 342230
- Northing
- 1652914
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 985 m
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 3 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, strong-grade gold intercept, indicating a high-grade vein or structure in an area of potential extension.
Evidence · table
“1.65”
Context: 1.00
ABR185Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR185
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 99 m
- To
- 104 m
- Hole Depth
- 153 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 342230
- Northing
- 1652914
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 985 m
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A weak-grade gold intercept, but indicates mineralization in an area of potential extension.
Evidence · table
“0.27”
Context: 5.00*
ABR185Aburna Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR185
- Project
- Aburna Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- Eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 132 m
- To
- 134 m
- Hole Depth
- 153 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 342230
- Northing
- 1652914
- CRS
- UTM_37N
- Elevation
- 985 m
- Azimuth
- 285 °
- Dip
- -50 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Minerals Ltd.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow, moderate-grade gold intercept, but indicates mineralization in an area of potential extension.
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 2.00*
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