Antimony Market Faces a Nov. 27 Export-Control Deadline from China

Original announcement by orestocks on

Company
Rua Gold Inc.
Ticker
RUA
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
New Zealand
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Antimony
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-10-05 13:53:38 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Rua Gold Inc. has reported high-grade gold-antimony drill results at its Auld Creek project in New Zealand, including an intercept of 6.6 m at 24.9 g/t AuEq. The company confirmed the Fraternal structure extends over 1,400m and is targeting an updated Mineral Resource Estimate in Q4 2026.

Reasoning: The release reports several high-grade gold-antimony intercepts and confirms significant structural continuity at the Auld Creek project, supporting an upcoming resource update.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold-antimony intercepts reported
  • Mineralization continuity confirmed over 1,400m strike
  • High conversion ratio of inferred to indicated resources (>70%)
  • Visible gold observed in drill core

Negative factors

  • Intercepts are downhole lengths without true width stated
  • Gold equivalent assumptions (prices/recoveries) may differ from realized market values
  • Selective reporting of highlighted intercepts

Facts used in scoring: 13

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: Release mentions specific assay methods (fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF) and laboratory names (SGS, ALS).

Evidence · text

“Core samples were sent to SGS Laboratories, Westport for sample preparation, and pulverized samples were analyzed by ALS Brisbane for gold by 50 g fire assay with AAS finish and for antimony by lithium borate fusion with an XRF finish”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: ACDDH127 contains a sub-interval of 43.6 g/t Au.

Evidence · text

“including 0.3 m at 43.6 g/t Au”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The release states intercepts are downhole core lengths and may not represent true widths.

Evidence · text

“Intercepts are downhole core lengths that may not represent true widths”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (13)

ACDDH127Auld Creek · goldGrade: 10.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ACDDH127
Project
Auld Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
RUA

Geometry

Grade
10.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.6 m
From
359 m
To
365.6 m
Intercept Depth
359 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ACDDH127:359-365.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Auld Creek
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Brisbane
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade within a gold-antimony intercept.

Positive factors

  • High grade intercept

Evidence · text

“ACDDH127 returned 6.6 m at 24.9 g/t AuEq (10.5 g/t Au and 6.7% Sb) from 359 m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

ACDDH127Auld Creek · antimonyGrade: 6.7Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ACDDH127
Project
Auld Creek
Commodity
antimony
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
RUA

Geometry

Grade
6.7
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.6 m
From
359 m
To
365.6 m
Intercept Depth
359 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ACDDH127:359-365.6
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Auld Creek
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Brisbane
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong antimony grade within a gold-antimony intercept.

Positive factors

  • Significant antimony grade

Evidence · text

“ACDDH127 returned 6.6 m at 24.9 g/t AuEq (10.5 g/t Au and 6.7% Sb) from 359 m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

ACDDH127Auld Creek · goldGrade: 43.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ACDDH127
Project
Auld Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
RUA

Geometry

Grade
43.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.3 m
From
359 m
To
359.3 m
Intercept Depth
359 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ACDDH127:359-359.3
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Auld Creek
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Brisbane
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“including 0.3 m at 43.6 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

ACDDH127Auld Creek · antimonyGrade: 33.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ACDDH127
Project
Auld Creek
Commodity
antimony
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
RUA

Geometry

Grade
33.3
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.3 m
From
359 m
To
359.3 m
Intercept Depth
359 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ACDDH127:359-359.3
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Auld Creek
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Brisbane
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • High grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“including 0.3 m at 43.6 g/t Au and 33.3% Sb”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

ACDDH130Auld Creek · goldGrade: 13.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ACDDH130
Project
Auld Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
RUA

Geometry

Grade
13.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.3 m
From
208 m
To
214.3 m
Intercept Depth
208 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ACDDH130:208-214.3
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Auld Creek
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Brisbane
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong gold grade intercept.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade

Evidence · text

“ACDDH130 returned 6.3 m at 14.4 g/t AuEq (13.7 g/t Au and 0.3% Sb) from 208 m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

ACDDH130Auld Creek · antimonyGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ACDDH130
Project
Auld Creek
Commodity
antimony
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
RUA

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.3 m
From
208 m
To
214.3 m
Intercept Depth
208 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ACDDH130:208-214.3
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Auld Creek
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Brisbane
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low antimony grade in this intercept.

Evidence · text

“ACDDH130 returned 6.3 m at 14.4 g/t AuEq (13.7 g/t Au and 0.3% Sb) from 208 m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

ACDDH130Auld Creek · goldGrade: 69.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ACDDH130
Project
Auld Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
RUA

Geometry

Grade
69.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.3 m
From
208 m
To
208.3 m
Intercept Depth
208 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ACDDH130:208-208.3
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Auld Creek
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Brisbane
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“including 0.3 m at 69.2 g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

ACDDH121Auld Creek · goldGrade: 4.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ACDDH121
Project
Auld Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
RUA

Geometry

Grade
4.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.7 m
From
365.5 m
To
377.2 m
Intercept Depth
365.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ACDDH121:365.5-377.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Auld Creek
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Brisbane
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“ACDDH121, which returned 11.7 m at 5.0 g/t AuEq (4.1 g/t Au and 0.4% Sb) from 365.5 m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

ACDDH121Auld Creek · antimonyGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ACDDH121
Project
Auld Creek
Commodity
antimony
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
RUA

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.7 m
From
365.5 m
To
377.2 m
Intercept Depth
365.5 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ACDDH121:365.5-377.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Auld Creek
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Brisbane
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low antimony grade.

Evidence · text

“ACDDH121, which returned 11.7 m at 5.0 g/t AuEq (4.1 g/t Au and 0.4% Sb) from 365.5 m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

ACDDH123AAuld Creek · goldGrade: 10.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ACDDH123A
Project
Auld Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
RUA

Geometry

Grade
10.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.2 m
From
228 m
To
230.2 m
Intercept Depth
228 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ACDDH123A:228-230.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Auld Creek
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Brisbane
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade gold intercept.

Positive factors

  • High grade intercept

Evidence · text

“ACDDH123A, which returned 2.2 m at 34.6 g/t AuEq (10.3 g/t Au and 11.3% Sb) from 228 m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

ACDDH123AAuld Creek · antimonyGrade: 11.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ACDDH123A
Project
Auld Creek
Commodity
antimony
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
RUA

Geometry

Grade
11.3
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.2 m
From
228 m
To
230.2 m
Intercept Depth
228 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ACDDH123A:228-230.2
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Auld Creek
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Brisbane
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade antimony intercept.

Positive factors

  • High grade intercept

Evidence · text

“ACDDH123A, which returned 2.2 m at 34.6 g/t AuEq (10.3 g/t Au and 11.3% Sb) from 228 m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

ACDDH123BAuld Creek · goldGrade: 4.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ACDDH123B
Project
Auld Creek
Commodity
gold
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
RUA

Geometry

Grade
4.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
236 m
To
241 m
Intercept Depth
236 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ACDDH123B:236-241
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Auld Creek
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Brisbane
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate gold grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“ACDDH123B, which returned 5 m at 7.4 g/t AuEq (4.8 g/t Au and 1.2% Sb) from 236 m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

ACDDH123BAuld Creek · antimonyGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ACDDH123B
Project
Auld Creek
Commodity
antimony
Region
new zealand
Reported Region
new zealand
Ticker
RUA

Geometry

Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5 m
From
236 m
To
241 m
Intercept Depth
236 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ACDDH123B:236-241
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Auld Creek
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Brisbane
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
fire assay, AAS, lithium borate fusion, XRF

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low antimony grade.

Evidence · text

“ACDDH123B, which returned 5 m at 7.4 g/t AuEq (4.8 g/t Au and 1.2% Sb) from 236 m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

How Atlas produces this analysis

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