Alpha Exploration Drills 7 m Grading 7.09 g/t Gold within 19 m Grading 3.18 g/t Gold at Northeast Prospect, Aburna Gold Project
Original announcement by jmn on
- Company
- Alpha Exploration Ltd.
- Ticker
- ALEX
- Exchange
- TSXV
- Region
- Eritrea
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-06 12:30:00 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Alpha Exploration announced positive drill results from its Aburna Gold Project, including a high-grade intercept of 7m grading 7.09 g/t gold within 19m grading 3.18 g/t gold at the Northeast Prospect. The program successfully expanded the gold mineralization footprint through step-out drilling and identified new shallow zones. Additionally, first-pass drilling at the Far Southwest target returned gold mineralization, extending the prospective Aburna corridor.
Reasoning: Alpha Exploration reported strong high-grade gold intercepts from step-out drilling at the Northeast Prospect, significantly expanding the known mineralization footprint. Additionally, first-pass drilling at the Far Southwest target discovered new gold mineralization, demonstrating the project's exploration potential. The results include a new best grade for the Northeast prospect.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercepts
- Step-out extension
- New zone discovery
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 32
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release includes a dedicated 'QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL' section detailing independent lab analysis, certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicate samples.
Evidence · text
“QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: John Wilton CGeol FGS, CEO & Director of Alpha, is named as a 'qualified person' for the purposes of NI 43-101 and has reviewed, verified, and approved the technical information.
Evidence · text
“John Wilton CGeol FGS, CEO & Director of Alpha and a "qualified person" for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The release states the nominal cut-off grade of 0.20 g/t Au and maximum internal dilution of 6 metres (or 10 metres for specific intercepts) used for compositing.
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 6 metres of internal dilution of the intercepts.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 32. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (32)
ABD030Aburna · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD030
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 76 m
- To
- 81 m
- Hole Depth
- 170.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 76 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD030:76-81
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342148
- Northing
- 1652606
- Elevation
- 952 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below the project average grade but contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.47”
Context: 5.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD030Aburna · goldGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD030
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- From
- 110 m
- To
- 125 m
- Hole Depth
- 170.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 76 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD030:110-125
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342148
- Northing
- 1652606
- Elevation
- 952 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below the project average grade but represents a good width for exploration, contributing to the overall footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.55”
Context: 15.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD030Aburna · goldGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD030
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 120 m
- To
- 125 m
- Hole Depth
- 170.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 76 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD030:120-125
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342148
- Northing
- 1652606
- Elevation
- 952 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-intercept shows a higher grade within a broader zone, indicating localized mineralization at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.99”
Context: 5.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD031Aburna · goldGrade: 3.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD031
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19 m
- From
- 162 m
- To
- 181 m
- Hole Depth
- 221.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 162 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD031:162-181
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342236
- Northing
- 1652855
- Elevation
- 968 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This strong intercept of 19m at 3.18 g/t gold is significantly above the project's average grade and contributes to expanding the mineralization footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercepts
- Step-out extension
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.18”
Context: 19.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill holes were designed as 'step-outs' to expand the footprint of gold mineralization.
Evidence · text
“All the drill holes represent 'step-outs' from the previously interpreted edges of the drilled gold mineralization.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD031Aburna · goldGrade: 7.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD031
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 174 m
- To
- 181 m
- Hole Depth
- 221.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 162 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD031:174-181
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342236
- Northing
- 1652855
- Elevation
- 968 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept of 7m at 7.09 g/t gold is exceptional for an orogenic gold deposit and significantly above the project's average, indicating strong mineralization within the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- Bonanza intercept
- High-grade intercepts
- Step-out extension
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“7.09”
Context: 7.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The grade of 7.09 g/t gold over 7m is exceptional for an orogenic gold deposit (open pit exceptional >=5 g/t).
Evidence · table
“7.09”
Context: 7.00
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill holes were designed as 'step-outs' to expand the footprint of gold mineralization.
Evidence · text
“All the drill holes represent 'step-outs' from the previously interpreted edges of the drilled gold mineralization.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD031Aburna · goldGrade: 3.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD031
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 193 m
- To
- 197 m
- Hole Depth
- 221.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 162 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD031:193-197
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342236
- Northing
- 1652855
- Elevation
- 968 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept of 4m at 3.60 g/t gold contributes to the expansion of mineralization at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercepts
- Step-out extension
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.60”
Context: 4.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill holes were designed as 'step-outs' to expand the footprint of gold mineralization.
Evidence · text
“All the drill holes represent 'step-outs' from the previously interpreted edges of the drilled gold mineralization.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD032Aburna · goldGrade: 8.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD032
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.88
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 130 m
- To
- 132 m
- Hole Depth
- 245.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 130 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD032:130-132
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342311
- Northing
- 1652849
- Elevation
- 981 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept of 2m at 8.88 g/t gold is exceptional for an orogenic gold deposit and represents a new best grade for the Northeast prospect, indicating very high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza intercept
- High-grade intercepts
- Step-out extension
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“8.88”
Context: 2.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The grade of 8.88 g/t gold over 2m is exceptional for an orogenic gold deposit (open pit exceptional >=5 g/t) and is a new best grade for the Northeast prospect.
Evidence · table
“8.88”
Context: 2.00
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill holes were designed as 'step-outs' to expand the footprint of gold mineralization.
Evidence · text
“All the drill holes represent 'step-outs' from the previously interpreted edges of the drilled gold mineralization.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD032Aburna · goldGrade: 0.76Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD032
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.76
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 207 m
- To
- 216 m
- Hole Depth
- 245.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 130 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD032:207-216
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342311
- Northing
- 1652849
- Elevation
- 981 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below the project average grade but contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.76”
Context: 9.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD033Aburna · goldGrade: 1.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD033
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 32 m
- To
- 44 m
- Hole Depth
- 134.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 32 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD033:32-44
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342260
- Northing
- 1653111
- Elevation
- 971 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 12m at 1.53 g/t gold is a good width and near the project's average grade, contributing to the expansion of shallow mineralization at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.53”
Context: 12.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill holes were designed as 'step-outs' to expand the footprint of gold mineralization.
Evidence · text
“All the drill holes represent 'step-outs' from the previously interpreted edges of the drilled gold mineralization.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD033Aburna · goldGrade: 2.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD033
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 33 m
- To
- 41 m
- Hole Depth
- 134.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 32 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD033:33-41
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342260
- Northing
- 1653111
- Elevation
- 971 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-intercept of 8m at 2.22 g/t gold is above the project's average grade and contributes to the expansion of shallow mineralization at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercepts
- Step-out extension
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.22”
Context: 8.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill holes were designed as 'step-outs' to expand the footprint of gold mineralization.
Evidence · text
“All the drill holes represent 'step-outs' from the previously interpreted edges of the drilled gold mineralization.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD033Aburna · goldGrade: 4.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD033
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 33 m
- To
- 37 m
- Hole Depth
- 134.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 32 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD033:33-37
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342260
- Northing
- 1653111
- Elevation
- 971 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-intercept of 4m at 4.12 g/t gold is well above the project's average grade and contributes to the expansion of shallow mineralization at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercepts
- Step-out extension
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“4.12”
Context: 4.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill holes were designed as 'step-outs' to expand the footprint of gold mineralization.
Evidence · text
“All the drill holes represent 'step-outs' from the previously interpreted edges of the drilled gold mineralization.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD033Aburna · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD033
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 71 m
- To
- 79 m
- Hole Depth
- 134.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 32 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD033:71-79
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342260
- Northing
- 1653111
- Elevation
- 971 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below the project average grade but contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.31”
Context: 8.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD033Aburna · goldGrade: 2.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD033
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 98 m
- To
- 101 m
- Hole Depth
- 134.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 32 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD033:98-101
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342260
- Northing
- 1653111
- Elevation
- 971 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept of 3m at 2.05 g/t gold is above the project's average grade and contributes to the expansion of shallow mineralization at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercepts
- Step-out extension
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.05”
Context: 3.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill holes were designed as 'step-outs' to expand the footprint of gold mineralization.
Evidence · text
“All the drill holes represent 'step-outs' from the previously interpreted edges of the drilled gold mineralization.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD033Aburna · goldGrade: 1.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD033
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 105 m
- To
- 107 m
- Hole Depth
- 134.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 32 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD033:105-107
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342260
- Northing
- 1653111
- Elevation
- 971 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is near the project average grade and contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.08”
Context: 2.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD034Aburna · goldGrade: 0.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD034
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 200 m
- To
- 202 m
- Hole Depth
- 305.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 200 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD034:200-202
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342385
- Northing
- 1653099
- Elevation
- 968 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is near the project average grade and contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.98”
Context: 2.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD034Aburna · goldGrade: 1.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD034
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13 m
- From
- 247 m
- To
- 260 m
- Hole Depth
- 305.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 200 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD034:247-260
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342385
- Northing
- 1653099
- Elevation
- 968 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept of 13m at 1.53 g/t gold is a good width and near the project's average grade, contributing to the expansion of mineralization at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- Step-out extension
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.53”
Context: 13.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill holes were designed as 'step-outs' to expand the footprint of gold mineralization.
Evidence · text
“All the drill holes represent 'step-outs' from the previously interpreted edges of the drilled gold mineralization.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD034Aburna · goldGrade: 3.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD034
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 247 m
- To
- 253 m
- Hole Depth
- 305.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 200 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD034:247-253
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342385
- Northing
- 1653099
- Elevation
- 968 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade sub-intercept of 6m at 3.01 g/t gold is above the project's average grade and contributes to the expansion of mineralization at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercepts
- Step-out extension
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“3.01”
Context: 6.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill holes were designed as 'step-outs' to expand the footprint of gold mineralization.
Evidence · text
“All the drill holes represent 'step-outs' from the previously interpreted edges of the drilled gold mineralization.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD034Aburna · goldGrade: 2.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD034
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 268 m
- To
- 270 m
- Hole Depth
- 305.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 200 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD034:268-270
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342385
- Northing
- 1653099
- Elevation
- 968 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept of 2m at 2.13 g/t gold is above the project's average grade and contributes to the expansion of mineralization at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercepts
- Step-out extension
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“2.13”
Context: 2.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: The drill holes were designed as 'step-outs' to expand the footprint of gold mineralization.
Evidence · text
“All the drill holes represent 'step-outs' from the previously interpreted edges of the drilled gold mineralization.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD035Aburna · goldGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD035
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 156 m
- To
- 163 m
- Hole Depth
- 188.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 156 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD035:156-163
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342311
- Northing
- 1653010
- Elevation
- 1001 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below the project average grade but contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 7.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD037Aburna · goldGrade: 0.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD037
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 225 m
- To
- 234 m
- Hole Depth
- 245.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 225 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD037:225-234
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342313
- Northing
- 1652893
- Elevation
- 953 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below the project average grade but contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.91”
Context: 9.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABD039Aburna · goldGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD039
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 193 m
- To
- 214 m
- Hole Depth
- 278.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 193 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD039:193-214
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342301
- Northing
- 1652620
- Elevation
- 957 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below the project average grade but represents a good width for exploration, contributing to the overall footprint at the Northeast Prospect. It is subject to a higher internal dilution limit.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.49”
Context: 21.00*
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
Internal Dilution HigherRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: This intercept is subject to a higher maximum internal dilution of 10 metres, compared to the general 6 metres.
Evidence · text
“no more than 10 metres of internal dilution of the intercept”
ABD039Aburna · goldGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABD039
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 193 m
- To
- 199 m
- Hole Depth
- 278.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 193 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABD039:193-199
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342301
- Northing
- 1652620
- Elevation
- 957 m
- Azimuth
- 315 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-intercept is near the project average grade and contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect. It is subject to a higher internal dilution limit.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“1.11”
Context: 6.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
Internal Dilution HigherRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: This intercept is subject to a higher maximum internal dilution of 10 metres, compared to the general 6 metres.
Evidence · text
“no more than 10 metres of internal dilution of the intercept”
ABR192Aburna · goldGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR192
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 22 m
- To
- 28 m
- Hole Depth
- 103 m
- Intercept Depth
- 22 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR192:22-28
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342201
- Northing
- 1653000
- Elevation
- 963 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below the project average grade but contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.56”
Context: 6.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABR192Aburna · goldGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR192
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 26 m
- To
- 28 m
- Hole Depth
- 103 m
- Intercept Depth
- 22 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR192:26-28
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342201
- Northing
- 1653000
- Elevation
- 963 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-intercept is below the project average grade but contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 2.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABR194Aburna · goldGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR194
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 3 m
- To
- 10 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR194:3-10
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342260
- Northing
- 1653171
- Elevation
- 960 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below the project average grade but contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 7.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABR194Aburna · goldGrade: 0.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR194
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 23 m
- To
- 30 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR194:23-30
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342260
- Northing
- 1653171
- Elevation
- 960 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below the project average grade but contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.78”
Context: 7.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABR194Aburna · goldGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR194
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 23 m
- To
- 27 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR194:23-27
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342260
- Northing
- 1653171
- Elevation
- 960 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-intercept is near the project average grade and contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.95”
Context: 4.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABR194Aburna · goldGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR194
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 41 m
- To
- 62 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR194:41-62
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342260
- Northing
- 1653171
- Elevation
- 960 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept is below the project average grade but represents a good width for exploration, contributing to the overall footprint at the Northeast Prospect. It is subject to a higher internal dilution limit.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.44”
Context: 21.00*
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
Internal Dilution HigherRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: This intercept is subject to a higher maximum internal dilution of 10 metres, compared to the general 6 metres.
Evidence · text
“no more than 10 metres of internal dilution of the intercept”
ABR194Aburna · goldGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR194
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 47 m
- To
- 50 m
- Hole Depth
- 122 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR194:47-50
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Northeast Prospect
- Easting
- 342260
- Northing
- 1653171
- Elevation
- 960 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This sub-intercept is below the project average grade but contributes to the overall exploration footprint at the Northeast Prospect. It is subject to a higher internal dilution limit.
Positive factors
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.84”
Context: 3.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
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 Playneutral
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 more batches of results in the coming weeks and months as they are received from the laboratory"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
Internal Dilution HigherRejected · negative · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Reason: This intercept is subject to a higher maximum internal dilution of 10 metres, compared to the general 6 metres.
Evidence · text
“no more than 10 metres of internal dilution of the intercept”
ABR213Aburna · goldGrade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR213
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21 m
- From
- 71 m
- To
- 92 m
- Hole Depth
- 108 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR213:71-92
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Far SW Target (FSW)
- Easting
- 339392
- Northing
- 1650380
- Elevation
- 937 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This first-pass intercept, while below the project average grade, represents a significant width and indicates new gold mineralization at the Far Southwest Target, extending the prospective corridor.
Positive factors
- New zone discovery
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: 21.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: This intercept is located 1.7 km along trend from the Hill 52 prospect, indicating an extension of the mineralized system.
Evidence · text
“This mineralized intercept is located some 1.7 km along trend from the edge of the currently interpreted Hill 52 prospect”
Nearology PlayRejected · neutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Reason: The value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit, with the intercept located 1.7 km along trend from the Hill 52 prospect.
Evidence · text
“This mineralized intercept is located some 1.7 km along trend from the edge of the currently interpreted Hill 52 prospect”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABR213Aburna · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR213
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 71 m
- To
- 79 m
- Hole Depth
- 108 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR213:71-79
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Far SW Target (FSW)
- Easting
- 339392
- Northing
- 1650380
- Elevation
- 937 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This first-pass intercept, while below the project average grade, represents a good width and indicates new gold mineralization at the Far Southwest Target, extending the prospective corridor.
Positive factors
- New zone discovery
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.64”
Context: 8.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: This intercept is located 1.7 km along trend from the Hill 52 prospect, indicating an extension of the mineralized system.
Evidence · text
“This mineralized intercept is located some 1.7 km along trend from the edge of the currently interpreted Hill 52 prospect”
Nearology PlayRejected · neutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Reason: The value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit, with the intercept located 1.7 km along trend from the Hill 52 prospect.
Evidence · text
“This mineralized intercept is located some 1.7 km along trend from the edge of the currently interpreted Hill 52 prospect”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
ABR213Aburna · goldGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- ABR213
- Project
- Aburna
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- eritrea
- Reported Region
- eritrea
- Ticker
- ALEX
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 75 m
- To
- 79 m
- Hole Depth
- 108 m
- Intercept Depth
- 71 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- ABR213:75-79
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Far SW Target (FSW)
- Easting
- 339392
- Northing
- 1650380
- Elevation
- 937 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
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This first-pass intercept, while below the project average grade, indicates new gold mineralization at the Far Southwest Target, extending the prospective corridor.
Positive factors
- New zone discovery
- QA/QC disclosed
- QP signed
- Compositing transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · table
“0.81”
Context: 4.00
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: This intercept is located 1.7 km along trend from the Hill 52 prospect, indicating an extension of the mineralized system.
Evidence · text
“This mineralized intercept is located some 1.7 km along trend from the edge of the currently interpreted Hill 52 prospect”
Nearology PlayRejected · neutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Reason: The value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit, with the intercept located 1.7 km along trend from the Hill 52 prospect.
Evidence · text
“This mineralized intercept is located some 1.7 km along trend from the edge of the currently interpreted Hill 52 prospect”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: True widths are estimated to range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections, not precisely stated for this intercept.
Evidence · text
“true widths range between 70% and 90% of the drilled intersections”
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.