# 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/315159/Alpha-Drills-12-m-Grading-2.09-gt-Gold-within-31-m-Grading-1.12-gt-Gold-at-New-Aburna-Corridor-Obok-Prospect Publisher: newsfile Original announcement: 2026-09-21T08:39:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-21T09:49:12.319Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-21T09:49:12.319Z - Company: Alpha Exploration Ltd. - Ticker: ALEX - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Eritrea - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-21 09:49:13 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Alpha Exploration has announced initial drill results from its ongoing exploration program at the Aburna Gold Project in Eritrea, highlighting significant gold intercepts from new targets. Hole ABD029 at the Obok Prospect returned 12 meters grading 2.09 g/t gold within a broader 31-meter interval at 1.12 g/t gold. The program successfully identified multiple gold intercepts at the EER and SW targets, demonstrating potential to expand the Hill 52 prospect's mineralization and advancing Obok to key prospect status. Reasoning: Alpha Exploration has reported strong initial drill results from new gold targets within the Aburna corridor, with several high-grade intercepts, notably in the Obok prospect. The results confirm the potential for new discoveries and expansion of existing mineralization, supported by robust QA/QC procedures and true width estimates, indicating high novelty and materiality for this early-stage exploration program. - Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts, particularly in hole ABD029, which includes 12m at 2.09 g/t Au within a broader 31m interval at 1.12 g/t Au, indicating significant mineralization. - Positive factor: Successful early-stage exploration drilling at new targets \(Obok, EER, SW, Colonial\) within the Aburna corridor, demonstrating potential for new discoveries and expansion of existing mineralization. - Positive factor: The results advance the Obok target to key prospect status, suggesting a new area of focus for the company. - Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure, including the use of an independent accredited laboratory and certified reference materials, enhances the credibility of the results. - Positive factor: True width estimates are provided, indicating that the reported downhole intercepts are representative of the actual mineralization thickness. - Negative factor: The true width is given as a range \(70-90%\) rather than a precise figure for each intercept, introducing some uncertainty. - Negative factor: Some intercepts are narrow or of lower grade, which is typical for early-stage exploration but may not be immediately economic. Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 32 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: Hole ABD029 returned 12.0m grading 2.09 g/t gold, which is an exceptional grade for an exploration project. Evidence · table > 2.09 Context: 12.00 **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: The document states that 'estimated true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections'. 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 testing extensions to the Obok prospect and expanding the Hill 52 prospect mineralization to the north and along trend to the southwest. Evidence · text > Our Alpha field team is testing extensions to the Obok prospect with shallow RAB drilling in areas of transported soil cover to the southwest and northeast of the robust gold-in-soil anomaly originally targeted. **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 includes a dedicated 'QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL' section detailing the use of an independent accredited laboratory, certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicate samples. Evidence · text > QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL 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. **Compositing Transparent** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. Why it applies: The document states the nominal cut-off grades \(0.20 g/t Au and 0.40 g/t Au\) and maximum internal dilution \(3m and 11m\) 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. **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: The document references 'Previously reported ABR159 results referenced in news release... November 14, 2024', indicating these are not new assays. Evidence · text > Previously reported ABR159 results referenced in news release: Alpha Exploration Announces New Drill Results from The Aburna Gold District Including 29 Meters Averaging 2.89 g/t Gold at Hill 52 Prospect, and 8 Meters Averaging 3.77 g/t Gold at The Northeast Prospect, November 14, 2024. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 32. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (32) ### 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-0) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABD029 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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 for early-stage exploration and is shallow, contributing positively to the prospect's potential. - Positive factor: Good grade for early-stage exploration. - Positive factor: Intercept is shallow, indicating potential for open-pit mining. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-1) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABD029 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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 long and well-graded intercept is a strong positive for the Obok prospect, indicating significant gold mineralization at shallow depths, which is highly material for early-stage exploration. - Positive factor: Significant intercept length \(31m\) at a good grade \(1.12 g/t Au\) for an exploration target. - Positive factor: The intercept is shallow, indicating potential for open-pit mining. - Positive factor: This broad zone contains higher-grade sub-intervals, enhancing its overall value. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-2) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABD029 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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 high-grade sub-interval significantly enhances the overall prospectivity of the broader intercept in ABD029, demonstrating concentrated mineralization. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong mineralization. - Positive factor: Good length for a higher-grade zone. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-3) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABD029 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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 bonanza-grade intercept is highly material and novel, confirming strong gold mineralization within the Obok prospect and significantly upgrading its potential. - Positive factor: Bonanza-grade intercept \(2.09 g/t Au\) over a significant width \(12m\) for an exploration project. - Positive factor: This is the highest-grade sub-interval within the broader zone, indicating a very prospective core. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#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 #### 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: A narrow, lower-grade intercept, but still confirms gold presence at a new exploration target. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization at the EER target. - Negative factor: Narrow width and lower grade make this intercept less material on its own. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-5) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR202 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A narrow, lower-grade intercept, but still confirms gold presence at a new exploration target. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization at the EER target. - Negative factor: Narrow width and lower grade make this intercept less material on its own. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-6) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR202 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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 positive, indicating significant gold mineralization at the EER target and supporting the potential to expand known resources. - Positive factor: Strong grade \(2.81 g/t Au\) over a moderate width \(6m\) at a new exploration target. - Positive factor: Contributes to the potential expansion of the Hill 52 prospect mineralization. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-7) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR204 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A lower-grade intercept, but still confirms gold presence at a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the area. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization at the EER target. - Negative factor: Lower grade for the width, suggesting less economic potential on its own. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-8) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR204 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A narrow, moderate-grade sub-interval that improves the overall prospectivity of the broader intercept in ABR204. - Positive factor: Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader zone, indicating some concentration of mineralization. - Negative factor: Narrow width limits its individual materiality. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-9) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR204 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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 intercept, despite its narrow width, is a positive indicator of strong gold mineralization at the EER target. - Positive factor: Strong grade \(3.9 g/t Au\) over a narrow but significant width \(2m\) at a new exploration target. - Negative factor: Narrow width limits its individual materiality. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-10) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR205 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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 intercept, despite its narrowness, is a strong positive signal for the EER target, suggesting the presence of bonanza-grade gold. - Positive factor: Exceptional grade \(5.86 g/t Au\) for an exploration target, indicating high-grade mineralization. - Negative factor: Very narrow width limits its individual materiality. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-11) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR207 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A lower-grade intercept, but still confirms gold presence at a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the area. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization at the EER target. - Negative factor: Lower grade for the width, suggesting less economic potential on its own. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-12) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR207 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A lower-grade intercept, but still confirms gold presence at a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the area. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization at the EER target. - Negative factor: Lower grade for the width, suggesting less economic potential on its own. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-13) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR207 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, still contributing to the overall understanding of gold presence at the EER target. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization at the EER target. - Negative factor: Narrow width limits its individual materiality. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-14) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR208 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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 moderate-grade, good-width intercept is a positive indicator for the EER target, suggesting a significant zone of gold mineralization. - Positive factor: Good intercept length \(13m\) at a moderate grade \(0.79 g/t Au\) at a new exploration target. - Positive factor: Contains higher-grade sub-intervals, enhancing its overall value. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-15) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR208 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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 high-grade sub-interval significantly enhances the overall prospectivity of the broader intercept in ABR208, demonstrating concentrated mineralization. - Positive factor: Higher-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong mineralization. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-16) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR208 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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 high-grade sub-interval further enhances the overall prospectivity of the broader intercept in ABR208, demonstrating concentrated mineralization. - Positive factor: High-grade sub-interval within a broader mineralized zone, indicating strong mineralization. - Negative factor: Narrow width limits its individual materiality. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-17) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR196 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A narrow, moderate-grade intercept, still contributing to the overall understanding of gold presence at the SW target. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization at the SW target. - Negative factor: Narrow width limits its individual materiality. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-18) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR197 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A lower-grade intercept, but still confirms gold presence at a new exploration target, contributing to the overall understanding of the area. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization at the SW target. - Negative factor: Lower grade for the width, suggesting less economic potential on its own. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-19) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR198 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A moderate-grade intercept that confirms gold presence at the SW target, contributing to the overall understanding of the area. - Positive factor: Moderate grade over a reasonable width for an exploration target. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-20) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR199 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A very low-grade, narrow intercept, but still confirms gold presence at a new exploration target. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization at the SW target. - Negative factor: Very low grade and narrow width, suggesting limited economic potential on its own. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-21) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR199 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A very low-grade, narrow intercept, but still confirms gold presence at a new exploration target. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization at the SW target. - Negative factor: Very low grade and narrow width, suggesting limited economic potential on its own. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-22) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR199 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A very low-grade, narrow intercept, but still confirms gold presence at a new exploration target. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization at the SW target. - Negative factor: Very low grade and narrow width, suggesting limited economic potential on its own. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-23) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR200 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A moderate-grade, narrow intercept that confirms gold presence at the SW target, contributing to the overall understanding of the area. - Positive factor: Moderate grade over a narrow width, confirming gold presence at the SW target. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-24) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR200 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A good-grade, narrow intercept that confirms gold presence at the SW target, contributing to the overall understanding of the area. - Positive factor: Good grade over a narrow width, confirming gold presence at the SW target. - Negative factor: Narrow width limits its individual materiality. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-25) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR200 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A good-grade, very narrow intercept that confirms gold presence at the SW target, contributing to the overall understanding of the area. - Positive factor: Good grade over a very narrow width, confirming gold presence at the SW target. - Negative factor: Very narrow width limits its individual materiality. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-26) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR200 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A very low-grade, narrow intercept, but still confirms gold presence at a new exploration target. - Positive factor: Indicates presence of gold mineralization at the SW target. - Negative factor: Very low grade and narrow width, suggesting limited economic potential on its own. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-27) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR200 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A moderate-grade, very narrow intercept that confirms gold presence at the SW target, contributing to the overall understanding of the area. - Positive factor: Moderate grade over a very narrow width, confirming gold presence at the SW target. - Negative factor: Very narrow width limits its individual materiality. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-28) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABD027 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A moderate-grade, shallow intercept that confirms gold presence at the Colonial target, contributing to the overall understanding of the area. - Positive factor: Moderate grade over a reasonable width at a new exploration target. - Positive factor: Intercept is shallow, indicating potential for open-pit mining. 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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-29) Aburna · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ABD027 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### 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: A good-grade, narrow intercept that confirms gold presence at the Colonial target, contributing to the overall understanding of the area. - Positive factor: Good grade over a narrow width, confirming gold presence at the Colonial target. - Negative factor: Narrow width limits its individual materiality. 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" ### ABR159 [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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-30) Aburna · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR159 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.47 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 14 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill #### Location - Location: Obok Prospect - 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 - Historical Source Date: 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a historical intercept that confirms gold mineralization, but it offers low novelty as it was previously announced. - Positive factor: Confirms historical gold mineralization in the Obok prospect. - Negative factor: Low novelty as it is a previously reported result. Evidence · text > 14 m grading 0.47 g/t gold #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **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" ### ABR159 [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--ce578261-7d58-43fe-a30d-fddc259782ae#fact-drill-facts-31) Aburna · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: ABR159 - Project: Aburna - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.53 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 8 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill #### Location - Location: Obok Prospect - 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 - Historical Source Date: 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a historical intercept that confirms gold mineralization, but it offers low novelty as it was previously announced. - Positive factor: Confirms historical gold mineralization in the Obok prospect. - Negative factor: Low novelty as it is a previously reported result. Evidence · text > 8 m grading 0.53 g/t gold #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **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. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.