# Alpha Expands Anagulu Porphyry Mineralisation with Drill Intercept of 120 metres Grading 0.30% Copper and 0.47 g/t Gold Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-expands-anagulu-porphyry-mineralisation-with-drill-intercept-of-120-metres--791680a2-8588-4e9f-b19c-99a59537d5d7 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/ALEX/news/8302036969166807/alpha-expands-anagulu-porphyry-mineralisation-with-drill-intercept-of-120-metres Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-02-23T22:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Alpha Exploration Ltd. - Ticker: ALEX - Exchange: TSX - Region: Eritrea - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold - Document categories: Drill results - Extracted: 2026-08-21 01:53:23 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Alpha Exploration has reported a significant 120-metre drill intercept at the Anagulu Porphyry Project in Eritrea, grading 0.30% Cu and 0.47 g/t Au. This result extends the mineralised porphyry unit at least 120 metres along strike and demonstrates the scale of the copper-gold system. Reasoning: The 120m intercept of 0.30% Cu and 0.47 g/t Au significantly extends the known porphyry footprint and includes high-grade sub-intervals. - Positive factor: significant intercept width - Positive factor: extension of known mineralisation - Positive factor: high-grade sub-intervals - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed Facts used in scoring: 6 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Intercept extends the mineralised porphyry unit at least 120 metres to the northeast. Evidence · text > Intercept extends the mineralised porphyry unit at least 120 metres to the northeast **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: Release includes detailed QA/QC procedures, including use of certified reference materials and independent laboratories. Evidence · text > The Company uses appropriate duplicate samples and inserts certified reference material from OREAS ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (6) ### ANRD049 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-expands-anagulu-porphyry-mineralisation-with-drill-intercept-of-120-metres--791680a2-8588-4e9f-b19c-99a59537d5d7#fact-drill-facts-0) Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: ANRD049 - Project: Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry Project - Commodity: copper - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: Eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.3 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 120 m - From: 279 m - To: 399 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ANRD049:279.0-399.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 120m intercept is a substantial width for a porphyry system. - Positive factor: significant width Evidence · table > 0.30 Context: 120.00 ### ANRD049 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-expands-anagulu-porphyry-mineralisation-with-drill-intercept-of-120-metres--791680a2-8588-4e9f-b19c-99a59537d5d7#fact-drill-facts-1) Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ANRD049 - Project: Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry Project - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: Eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.47 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 120 m - From: 279 m - To: 399 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ANRD049:279.0-399.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Gold grade is consistent with the porphyry style. Evidence · table > 0.47 Context: 120.00 ### ANRD049 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-expands-anagulu-porphyry-mineralisation-with-drill-intercept-of-120-metres--791680a2-8588-4e9f-b19c-99a59537d5d7#fact-drill-facts-2) Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: ANRD049 - Project: Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry Project - Commodity: copper - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: Eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.38 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 69 m - From: 302 m - To: 371 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ANRD049:302.0-371.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Stronger grade within the main intercept. - Positive factor: high-grade sub-interval Evidence · table > 0.38 Context: 69.00 ### ANRD049 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-expands-anagulu-porphyry-mineralisation-with-drill-intercept-of-120-metres--791680a2-8588-4e9f-b19c-99a59537d5d7#fact-drill-facts-3) Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ANRD049 - Project: Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry Project - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: Eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.66 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 69 m - From: 302 m - To: 371 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ANRD049:302.0-371.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Gold grade is elevated in this sub-interval. Evidence · table > 0.66 Context: 69.00 ### ANRD049 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-expands-anagulu-porphyry-mineralisation-with-drill-intercept-of-120-metres--791680a2-8588-4e9f-b19c-99a59537d5d7#fact-drill-facts-4) Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry Project · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: ANRD049 - Project: Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry Project - Commodity: copper - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: Eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.51 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 17 m - From: 304 m - To: 321 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ANRD049:304.0-321.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade for a porphyry intercept. - Positive factor: high-grade sub-interval Evidence · table > 0.51 Context: 17.00 ### ANRD049 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/alpha-expands-anagulu-porphyry-mineralisation-with-drill-intercept-of-120-metres--791680a2-8588-4e9f-b19c-99a59537d5d7#fact-drill-facts-5) Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry Project · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: ANRD049 - Project: Anagulu Copper-Gold Porphyry Project - Commodity: gold - Region: eritrea - Reported Region: Eritrea - Ticker: ALEX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.84 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 17 m - From: 304 m - To: 321 m #### Classification - Deposit Type: porphyry - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: ANRD049:304.0-321.0 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - Lab Certified: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: blanks, standards, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade for a porphyry intercept. Evidence · table > 0.84 Context: 17.00 ## 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.