# Alpha Drills 12 m Grading 2.09 g/t Gold within 31 m Grading 1.12 g/t Gold at New Aburna Corridor Obok Prospect Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/ALEX.V/press-releases/5319499498168600 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-09-21T08:39:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-21T09:48:57.693Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-21T09:48:57.693Z - Company: Alpha Exploration Ltd. - Ticker: ALEX.V - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Eritrea - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-21 09:48:59 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Alpha Exploration has announced a first batch of drill results from its Aburna Gold Project in Eritrea, highlighting a significant intercept of 31.00 m grading 1.12 g/t gold, including 12.00 m grading 2.09 g/t gold, in hole ABD029 at the new Obok prospect. The exploration program also returned multiple gold intercepts at the EER and SW targets, indicating potential to expand the Hill 52 prospect mineralization. These early-stage results demonstrate the under-explored nature and potential for further gold discoveries within the greater Aburna corridor. Reasoning: Alpha Exploration has reported strong initial exploration drill results from new targets within the Aburna Gold Project, highlighted by a significant intercept in hole ABD029 at the new Obok prospect. These results, coupled with expansion potential at other targets, indicate high novelty and materiality for the early-stage exploration program. Robust QA/QC procedures support the confidence in the data, though the lack of specific true width disclosures for each intercept and an unspecified mining method introduce minor uncertainties. - Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts, particularly in hole ABD029, indicate significant mineralization. - Positive factor: Discovery of new gold targets \(Obok\) and expansion potential at existing prospects \(Hill 52\) demonstrates district-scale potential. - Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures, including certified lab and QP sign-off, enhance data credibility. - Positive factor: Drilling is early-stage exploration, suggesting significant upside potential for resource growth. - Negative factor: True widths are estimated as a range rather than precisely stated for each intercept, leading to some uncertainty. - Negative factor: The mining method is not specified, which can influence the economic viability of the reported grades. Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 30 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of an independent and accredited laboratory \(Intertek\), certified reference materials \(OREAS\), blanks, and duplicate samples, with sign-off by a Qualified Person. Evidence · text > The results reported here for the Reverse Circulation \("RC"\) and Diamond Core \("DC"\) drilling were analysed by Intertek Minerals Ltd., an independent and accredited laboratory located in Tarkwa, Ghana. The RC and DC drilling was managed by Alpha Exploration's field team with the field operations conducted in-line with the standard operating procedures implemented at this project. Alpha uses an independent laboratory in Asmara \(NABRO\) to prepare drill samples for assaying. Representative one-metre samples from the RC drilling and half core samples of the NQ size and quarter core for HQ and PQ size, were crushed \(to >90% passing 2.0 mm\) and pulverised \(to >85% passing 75 micron\). A scoop sample of approximately 60g for laboratory analysis was taken. The coarse and pulp rejects were stored at Alpha's warehouse in Asmara. The Company uses appropriate duplicate samples and inserts certified reference material from OREAS \(www.ore.com.au\) into the sample stream. NABRO sample preparation facility inserts barren granodiorite material into the sample stream as blanks. The 60g sub-samples with inserted QA/QC samples of blanks and certified reference material every 20thfield sample were shipped to Intertek Minerals, Tarkwa, Ghana. The gold results at the laboratory were determined by using a 30g sub-sample for Fire Assay \("FA"\) and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy \("AAS"\) finish \(Intertek Code: FA30/AA\). **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 \(0.20 g/t Au and 0.40 g/t Au\) and maximum internal dilution \(3 metres and 11 metres\) used for determining the reported intersections. Evidence · text > 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 3 metres of internal dilution of the intercepts. \*A nominal cut-off grade of 0.40 g/t Au has been used to determine the boundaries of this intersection with no more than 11 metres of internal dilution of the intercept. **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, but does not provide specific true width calculations 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. **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The drilling program is described as 'early testing of four of seven new gold targets' and aims to 'expand the Hill 52 prospect gold mineralization' and 'test extensions to the Obok prospect'. Evidence · text > Alpha is pleased to announce a first batch of results from its ongoing exploration drilling programme at the Aburna Gold Project. Core drill hole ABD029 has successfully intersected 12 metres grading 2.09 g/t gold within 31 metres grading 1.12 g/t gold which, coupled with other geological information and interpretation, advances this former exploration target to key prospect status. In addition, initial exploration drilling results at the EER and SW targets have returned multiple gold intercepts, demonstrating the potential to expand the Hill 52 prospect gold mineralization. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (30) ### ABD029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-0) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABD029 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 2.2 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 23 m - To: 25 m - Hole Depth: 176.5 m - Intercept Depth: 23 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABD029:23-25 #### Location - Location: Obok Prospect - Easting: 342800 - Northing: 1651216 - Elevation: 933 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept represents a good grade at a new exploration target, contributing positively to the overall prospectivity of the area. - Positive factor: Good grade for an exploration intercept. - Positive factor: Located at a new prospect, indicating high novelty. - Negative factor: Relatively narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 2.20 Context: 2.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABD029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-1) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABD029 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1.12 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 31 m - From: 75 m - To: 106 m - Hole Depth: 176.5 m - Intercept Depth: 23 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABD029:75-106 #### Location - Location: Obok Prospect - Easting: 342800 - Northing: 1651216 - Elevation: 933 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.4 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 11 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a highly material intercept due to its significant length and good gold grade at a new prospect, indicating strong exploration success and potential for a new discovery. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length with a good gold grade. - Positive factor: Located at a new prospect, indicating high novelty and potential for discovery. - Positive factor: Shallow depth \(60-85m vertical\) suggests potential for open-pit mining. - Negative factor: Higher internal dilution allowed for this intercept compared to others. Evidence · table > 1.12 Context: 31.00\* #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABD029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-2) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABD029 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1.72 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 16 m - From: 90 m - To: 106 m - Hole Depth: 176.5 m - Intercept Depth: 23 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABD029:90-106 #### Location - Location: Obok Prospect - Easting: 342800 - Northing: 1651216 - Elevation: 933 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.4 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 11 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This sub-interval confirms higher-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, enhancing the overall prospectivity of the new Obok target. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone. - Positive factor: Contributes to the overall positive interpretation of the new Obok prospect. Evidence · table > 1.72 Context: 16.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABD029 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-3) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABD029 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 2.09 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 12 m - From: 90 m - To: 102 m - Hole Depth: 176.5 m - Intercept Depth: 23 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABD029:90-102 #### Location - Location: Obok Prospect - Easting: 342800 - Northing: 1651216 - Elevation: 933 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.4 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 11 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval is a very strong result for an exploration program, significantly enhancing the prospectivity and materiality of the new Obok discovery. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval, indicating a bonanza-like zone within the broader intercept. - Positive factor: Strongly supports the potential of the new Obok prospect. Evidence · table > 2.09 Context: 12.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR202 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-4) Aburna · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR202 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.47 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 26 m - To: 27 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 26 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR202:26-27 #### Location - Location: EER Target - Easting: 341048 - Northing: 1651500 - Elevation: 936 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization at the EER target, but is not highly material on its own. - Positive factor: Indicates gold mineralization at the EER target, contributing to overall prospectivity. - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.47 Context: 1.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR202 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-5) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR202 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.53 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 50 m - To: 51 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 26 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR202:50-51 #### Location - Location: EER Target - Easting: 341048 - Northing: 1651500 - Elevation: 936 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This narrow, low-grade intercept confirms the presence of gold mineralization at the EER target, but is not highly material on its own. - Positive factor: Indicates gold mineralization at the EER target, contributing to overall prospectivity. - Negative factor: Low grade and narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.53 Context: 1.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR202 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-6) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR202 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 2.81 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 67 m - To: 73 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 26 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR202:67-73 #### Location - Location: EER Target - Easting: 341048 - Northing: 1651500 - Elevation: 936 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept is a strong result for the EER target, demonstrating good gold grades and contributing to the expansion potential of the nearby Hill 52 prospect. - Positive factor: Good grade and moderate intercept length for an exploration target. - Positive factor: Indicates potential to expand mineralization at the Hill 52 prospect. Evidence · table > 2.81 Context: 6.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR204 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-7) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR204 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.32 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7 m - From: 20 m - To: 27 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 20 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR204:20-27 #### Location - Location: EER Target - Easting: 341163 - Northing: 1651555 - Elevation: 954 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at the EER target, but the grade is relatively low. - Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the EER target. - Negative factor: Low grade for the intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.32 Context: 7.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR204 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-8) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR204 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.67 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 22 m - To: 24 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 20 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR204:22-24 #### Location - Location: EER Target - Easting: 341163 - Northing: 1651555 - Elevation: 954 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a better grade within the broader intercept, adding to the positive indications at the EER target. - Positive factor: Higher-grade sub-interval within the broader mineralized zone. Evidence · table > 0.67 Context: 2.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR204 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-9) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR204 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 3.9 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 109 m - To: 111 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 20 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR204:109-111 #### Location - Location: EER Target - Easting: 341163 - Northing: 1651555 - Elevation: 954 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This high-grade, albeit narrow, intercept is a positive indicator for the EER target, suggesting localized zones of strong mineralization. - Positive factor: High-grade intercept, indicating strong gold mineralization. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 3.90 Context: 2.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR205 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-10) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR205 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 5.86 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 103 m - To: 104 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 103 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR205:103-104 #### Location - Location: EER Target - Easting: 341188 - Northing: 1651638 - Elevation: 938 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This very high-grade, albeit narrow, intercept is a significant positive indicator for the EER target, suggesting the presence of bonanza-grade zones. - Positive factor: Very high-grade intercept, indicating strong gold mineralization. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 5.86 Context: 1.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR207 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-11) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR207 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.38 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7 m - From: 19 m - To: 26 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 19 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR207:19-26 #### Location - Location: EER Target - Easting: 341265 - Northing: 1651558 - Elevation: 932 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at the EER target, but the grade is relatively low. - Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the EER target. - Negative factor: Low grade for the intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.38 Context: 7.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR207 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-12) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR207 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.31 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7 m - From: 40 m - To: 47 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 19 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR207:40-47 #### Location - Location: EER Target - Easting: 341265 - Northing: 1651558 - Elevation: 932 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at the EER target, but the grade is relatively low. - Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the EER target. - Negative factor: Low grade for the intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.31 Context: 7.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR207 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-13) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR207 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.67 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3 m - From: 75 m - To: 78 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 19 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR207:75-78 #### Location - Location: EER Target - Easting: 341265 - Northing: 1651558 - Elevation: 932 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at the EER target, with a moderate grade over a narrow width. - Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the EER target. - Negative factor: Moderate grade and narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.67 Context: 3.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR208 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-14) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR208 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.79 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 13 m - From: 45 m - To: 58 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 45 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR208:45-58 #### Location - Location: EER Target - Easting: 341232 - Northing: 1651538 - Elevation: 943 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept is a good result for the EER target, demonstrating moderate gold grades over a significant length and contributing to the expansion potential of the nearby Hill 52 prospect. - Positive factor: Good intercept length with a moderate gold grade. - Positive factor: Indicates potential to expand mineralization at the Hill 52 prospect. Evidence · table > 0.79 Context: 13.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR208 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-15) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR208 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1.18 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 45 m - To: 51 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 45 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR208:45-51 #### Location - Location: EER Target - Easting: 341232 - Northing: 1651538 - Elevation: 943 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This sub-interval confirms higher-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, enhancing the overall prospectivity of the EER target. - Positive factor: Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone. Evidence · table > 1.18 Context: 6.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR208 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-16) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR208 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1.45 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 56 m - To: 58 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 45 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR208:56-58 #### Location - Location: EER Target - Easting: 341232 - Northing: 1651538 - Elevation: 943 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This sub-interval confirms higher-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, enhancing the overall prospectivity of the EER target. - Positive factor: Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone. Evidence · table > 1.45 Context: 2.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR196 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-17) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR196 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.78 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 84 m - To: 86 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 84 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR196:84-86 #### Location - Location: SW Target - Easting: 340561 - Northing: 1651250 - Elevation: 941 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at the SW target, with a moderate grade over a narrow width, supporting the extension potential of Hill 52. - Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the SW target, indicating potential for extension of Hill 52 mineralization. - Negative factor: Moderate grade and narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.78 Context: 2.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR197 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-18) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR197 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.53 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 6 m - From: 85 m - To: 91 m - Hole Depth: 132 m - Intercept Depth: 85 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR197:85-91 #### Location - Location: SW Target - Easting: 340725 - Northing: 1651257 - Elevation: 944 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at the SW target, but the grade is relatively low. - Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the SW target, indicating potential for extension of Hill 52 mineralization. - Negative factor: Low grade for the intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.53 Context: 6.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR198 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-19) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR198 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.92 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 92 m - To: 96 m - Hole Depth: 144 m - Intercept Depth: 92 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR198:92-96 #### Location - Location: SW Target - Easting: 340637 - Northing: 1651178 - Elevation: 951 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at the SW target, with a good grade over a moderate width, supporting the extension potential of Hill 52. - Positive factor: Good grade for the intercept length. - Positive factor: Indicates potential for extension of Hill 52 mineralization. Evidence · table > 0.92 Context: 4.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR199 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-20) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR199 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.24 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 34 m - To: 36 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 34 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR199:34-36 #### Location - Location: SW Target - Easting: 340717 - Northing: 1651099 - Elevation: 974 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at the SW target, but the grade is very low and narrow. - Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the SW target. - Negative factor: Very low grade and narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.24 Context: 2.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR199 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-21) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR199 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.28 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3 m - From: 44 m - To: 47 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 34 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR199:44-47 #### Location - Location: SW Target - Easting: 340717 - Northing: 1651099 - Elevation: 974 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at the SW target, but the grade is very low and narrow. - Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the SW target. - Negative factor: Very low grade and narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.28 Context: 3.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR199 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-22) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR199 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.37 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 53 m - To: 54 m - Hole Depth: 120 m - Intercept Depth: 34 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR199:53-54 #### Location - Location: SW Target - Easting: 340717 - Northing: 1651099 - Elevation: 974 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at the SW target, but the grade is very low and narrow. - Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the SW target. - Negative factor: Very low grade and narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.37 Context: 1.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR200 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-23) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR200 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1.1 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3 m - From: 50 m - To: 53 m - Hole Depth: 136 m - Intercept Depth: 50 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR200:50-53 #### Location - Location: SW Target - Easting: 340800 - Northing: 1651175 - Elevation: 979 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at the SW target, with a good grade over a moderate width, supporting the extension potential of Hill 52. - Positive factor: Good grade for the intercept length. - Positive factor: Indicates potential for extension of Hill 52 mineralization. Evidence · table > 1.10 Context: 3.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR200 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-24) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR200 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1.81 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 68 m - To: 70 m - Hole Depth: 136 m - Intercept Depth: 50 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR200:68-70 #### Location - Location: SW Target - Easting: 340800 - Northing: 1651175 - Elevation: 979 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This high-grade, albeit narrow, intercept is a positive indicator for the SW target, suggesting localized zones of strong mineralization. - Positive factor: High-grade intercept, indicating strong gold mineralization. - Negative factor: Narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 1.81 Context: 2.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR200 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-25) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR200 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1.45 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 87 m - To: 88 m - Hole Depth: 136 m - Intercept Depth: 50 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR200:87-88 #### Location - Location: SW Target - Easting: 340800 - Northing: 1651175 - Elevation: 979 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This good-grade, albeit very narrow, intercept is a positive indicator for the SW target, suggesting localized zones of strong mineralization. - Positive factor: Good grade for a narrow intercept, indicating strong gold mineralization. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 1.45 Context: 1.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR200 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-26) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR200 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.45 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 94 m - To: 95 m - Hole Depth: 136 m - Intercept Depth: 50 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR200:94-95 #### Location - Location: SW Target - Easting: 340800 - Northing: 1651175 - Elevation: 979 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at the SW target, but the grade is low and very narrow. - Positive factor: Confirms gold mineralization at the SW target. - Negative factor: Low grade and very narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.45 Context: 1.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABR200 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-27) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR200 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1.15 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 98 m - To: 99 m - Hole Depth: 136 m - Intercept Depth: 50 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABR200:98-99 #### Location - Location: SW Target - Easting: 340800 - Northing: 1651175 - Elevation: 979 m - Azimuth: 315 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This good-grade, albeit very narrow, intercept is a positive indicator for the SW target, suggesting localized zones of strong mineralization. - Positive factor: Good grade for a narrow intercept, indicating strong gold mineralization. - Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length. Evidence · table > 1.15 Context: 1.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABD027 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-28) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABD027 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 0.87 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 16 m - To: 21 m - Hole Depth: 122.5 m - Intercept Depth: 16 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABD027:16-21 #### Location - Location: Colonial Target - Easting: 340035 - Northing: 1649694 - Elevation: 992 m - Azimuth: 350 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept indicates the presence of gold mineralization at the Colonial target, with a good grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall exploration success. - Positive factor: Good grade for the intercept length at a new target. Evidence · table > 0.87 Context: 5.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ### ABD027 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-drills-12-m-grading-2-09-g-t-gold-within-31-m-grading-1-12-g-t-gold-at-new--238eb646-d536-41aa-87a9-a6a762f0e33f#fact-drill-facts-29) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABD027 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX.V #### Geometry - Grade: 1.87 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 2 m - From: 17 m - To: 19 m - Hole Depth: 122.5 m - Intercept Depth: 16 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ABD027:17-19 #### Location - Location: Colonial Target - Easting: 340035 - Northing: 1649694 - Elevation: 992 m - Azimuth: 350 ° - Dip: -50 ° - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Minerals Ltd. - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Compositing - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t Au - Dilution Disclosed: Yes - Max Dilution: 3 m #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This sub-interval confirms higher-grade mineralization within the broader intercept, enhancing the overall prospectivity of the Colonial target. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone. Evidence · table > 1.87 Context: 2.00 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade and internal dilution are both stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Alpha expects to release further batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laborat" ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. 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