AQX: Horn Island Drilling Completed with All Holes Mineralised
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Alice Queen Limited
- Ticker
- AQX
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Queensland
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Arsenic, Lead, Zinc, Copper
- Document categories
- Other, Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-12 22:33:27 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Alice Queen Limited has completed its Stage 1 reverse circulation drilling program at the Horn Island Gold Project in Queensland, comprising 20 drillholes for 4,157m. All holes intersected quartz veining, alteration, and sulphide mineralisation, with elevated pXRF responses for pathfinder elements and visible gold observed in one sample. Assay results from ALS Laboratories are expected progressively over the next 4-8 weeks, which will determine the significance of the mineralisation.
Reasoning: Alice Queen Limited has completed its Stage 1 drilling program at Horn Island, with all holes showing preliminary indications of mineralisation and visible gold. However, definitive assay results are still pending, limiting the immediate impact and certainty of the announcement.
Positive factors
- Drilling program completed as planned
- All holes showed visual and pXRF indications of mineralisation
- Visible gold observed in one sample
- Samples dispatched to accredited laboratory for assay
Negative factors
- No definitive assay results available yet
- pXRF and visible gold observations are qualitative and not representative of grade
- Variable sample recovery, with an overall average of 71% and poor recovery in some intervals
Facts used in scoring: 23
Classification and evidence
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative · Story-specific tag
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: The pXRF results reported elevated responses for arsenic (As), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu) as pathfinder elements, indicating their presence in the mineralisation.
Evidence · text
“elevated pXRF responses in As, Pb, Zn and Cu.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The document includes an extensive JORC Table 1 section detailing sampling techniques, sample recovery, laboratory procedures, and QA/QC methods such as duplicates, blanks, and standards.
Evidence · text
“Section 1 Sampling Techniques and Data”
Infill Drillingneutral · Story-specific tag
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: Six drillholes were designed to test interpreted higher-grade mineralisation within the existing Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) area, which is characteristic of infill drilling.
Evidence · text
“Six drillholes (772m) tested interpreted higher-grade mineralisation within the existing Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) area”
Step-Out Extensionpositive · Story-specific tag
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Fourteen drillholes tested the Exploration Target outside the Mineral Resource, including step-out drilling up to approximately 600m northwest from the Resource boundary.
Evidence · text
“Fourteen drillholes totaling 3,385m tested the Exploration Target outside the Mineral Resource, including step-out drilling up to approximately 600m northwest from the Resource boundary.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 23. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (23)
26NGRC001Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC001
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 190 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643785
- Northing
- 8827132
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 31 m
- Azimuth
- 246 °
- Dip
- -56 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC001 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643785”
Context: 26NGRC001
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC002Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC002
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 174 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643745
- Northing
- 8827156
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 30 m
- Azimuth
- 222 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC002 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643745”
Context: 26NGRC002
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC003Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC003
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 108 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643787
- Northing
- 8827274
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 15 m
- Azimuth
- 42 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC003 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643787”
Context: 26NGRC003
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC004Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC004
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643774
- Northing
- 8827276
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 15 m
- Azimuth
- 43 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC004 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program and showed visible gold in a pan-concentrate sample, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
- Visible gold observed in pan-concentrate sample
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
- Visible gold observation is qualitative
Evidence · table
“643774”
Context: 26NGRC004
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC005Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC005
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643774
- Northing
- 8827277
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 15 m
- Azimuth
- 34 °
- Dip
- -54 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC005 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643774”
Context: 26NGRC005
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC006Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC006
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 100 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643768
- Northing
- 8827286
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 16.5 m
- Azimuth
- 46 °
- Dip
- -56 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC006 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643768”
Context: 26NGRC006
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC007Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC007
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643590
- Northing
- 8826915
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 43 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC007 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643590”
Context: 26NGRC007
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC008Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC008
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 270 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643588
- Northing
- 8826854
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 42 m
- Azimuth
- 39 °
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC008 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643588”
Context: 26NGRC008
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC009Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC009
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 252 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643405
- Northing
- 8827395
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 21 m
- Azimuth
- 38 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC009 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643405”
Context: 26NGRC009
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC010Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC010
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 216 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643418
- Northing
- 8827508
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 15 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC010 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643418”
Context: 26NGRC010
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC011Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC011
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 222 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643447
- Northing
- 8827443
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Azimuth
- 42 °
- Dip
- -58 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC011 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643447”
Context: 26NGRC011
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC012Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC012
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 228 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643491
- Northing
- 8827530
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 10.5 m
- Azimuth
- 39 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC012 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643491”
Context: 26NGRC012
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC013Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC013
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 216 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643489
- Northing
- 8827529
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 10.5 m
- Azimuth
- 222 °
- Dip
- -75 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC013 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643489”
Context: 26NGRC013
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC014Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC014
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 252 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643325
- Northing
- 8827545
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 19.8 m
- Azimuth
- 52 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC014 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643325”
Context: 26NGRC014
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC015Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC015
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 168.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643319
- Northing
- 8827538
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 19.8 m
- Azimuth
- 215 °
- Dip
- -84 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC015 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643319”
Context: 26NGRC015
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC016Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC016
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643204
- Northing
- 8827658
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 30.1 m
- Azimuth
- 51 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC016 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643204”
Context: 26NGRC016
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC017Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC017
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 210 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643204
- Northing
- 8827658
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 30.1 m
- Azimuth
- 230 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC017 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643204”
Context: 26NGRC017
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC018Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC018
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643463
- Northing
- 8827667
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 12.1 m
- Azimuth
- 223 °
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC018 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643463”
Context: 26NGRC018
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC019Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC019
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 282 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643355
- Northing
- 8827802
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 20.3 m
- Azimuth
- 41 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC019 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643355”
Context: 26NGRC019
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
26NGRC020Horn IslandView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26NGRC020
- Project
- Horn Island
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 222 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 643141
- Northing
- 8827945
- CRS
- GDA94/MGA UTM Zone 54
- EPSG
- 28354
- Elevation
- 40.3 m
- Azimuth
- 51 °
- Dip
- -65 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
- Deleterious Elements
- arsenic, lead, zinc, copper
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Drill hole 26NGRC020 was completed as part of the Stage 1 program, but no assay results are available yet to determine its significance.
Positive factors
- Drill hole completed as part of the program
Negative factors
- No assay results available yet
Evidence · table
“643141”
Context: 26NGRC020
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
18NGD070Horn Island · goldGrade: 22.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 18NGD070
- Project
- Horn Island
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Grade
- 22.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 43 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 18NGD070:36-43
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical high-grade gold intercept from a previous drilling program, referenced for context but not representing new information.
Positive factors
- High-grade historical intercept
Negative factors
- Historical data, not new results
Evidence · text
“7m @ 22.2g/t Au from 36m”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
18NGD070Horn Island · goldGrade: 41.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 18NGD070
- Project
- Horn Island
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Grade
- 41.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 37 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 18NGD070:36-37
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical very high-grade gold sub-interval from a previous drilling program, referenced for context but not representing new information.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade historical sub-interval
Negative factors
- Historical data, not new results
Evidence · text
“1m @ 41.8g/t Au”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
18NGD070Horn Island · goldGrade: 67.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 18NGD070
- Project
- Horn Island
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- australia_qld
- Ticker
- AQX
Geometry
- Grade
- 67.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 43 m
- To
- 44 m
- Intercept Depth
- 43 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 18NGD070:43-44
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a historical bonanza-grade gold sub-interval from a previous drilling program, referenced for context but not representing new information.
Positive factors
- Bonanza-grade historical sub-interval
Negative factors
- Historical data, not new results
Evidence · text
“1m @ 67.5g/t Au”
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
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.