# Astral’s high-grade gold hits add weight to Theia Stage 1 Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/astral-s-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1--9beb6c5a-d62f-49ce-bbf2-9bb1183e24cc Original source: https://stockhead.com.au/resources/astrals-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1/ Publisher: stockhead Original announcement: 2026-09-08T03:19:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Astral Resources - Ticker: AAR - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Western Australia - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: None reported - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-08 05:02:55 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Astral Resources reported high-grade gold drill results from its Theia Stage 1 infill program at the Mandilla project. The latest batch of 41 RC holes returned a weighted average grade of 1.54 g/t Au, with several significant high-grade intercepts including 1m at 53 g/t Au. Reasoning: High-grade gold intercepts from infill drilling at the Theia Stage 1 open pit strengthen confidence in early mine feed and resource conversion. - Positive factor: high-grade intercepts - Positive factor: infill drilling validating resource models - Positive factor: exceeding expected weighted average grade - Negative factor: hole AMRCD374 terminated early due to excessive deviation Facts used in scoring: 12 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: 1m at 219g/t Au and 1m at 53g/t Au are exceptionally high grades. Evidence · text > 1m at 219g/t Au from 25m **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Theia Deeps program is testing for additional gold beneath the April 2026 resource shell. Evidence · text > testing for additional gold beneath the April 2026 resource shell **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route \("concentrate"\) ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (12) ### AMRC446 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/astral-s-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1--9beb6c5a-d62f-49ce-bbf2-9bb1183e24cc#fact-drill-facts-0) Theia · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRC446 - Project: Theia - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_wa - Reported Region: australia\_wa - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 10.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 7 m - From: 133 m - To: 140 m - Intercept Depth: 133 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRC446:133-140 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept - Positive factor: high grade Evidence · text > 7m grading 10.4g/t Au from a down-hole depth of 133m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### AMRC446 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/astral-s-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1--9beb6c5a-d62f-49ce-bbf2-9bb1183e24cc#fact-drill-facts-1) Theia · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRC446 - Project: Theia - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_wa - Reported Region: australia\_wa - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 53 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 133 m - To: 134 m - Intercept Depth: 133 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRC446:133-134 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval - Positive factor: bonanza grade Evidence · text > including 1m at 53g/t Au from 133m \(AMRC446\) #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### AMRC431 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/astral-s-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1--9beb6c5a-d62f-49ce-bbf2-9bb1183e24cc#fact-drill-facts-2) Theia · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRC431 - Project: Theia - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_wa - Reported Region: australia\_wa - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 13 m - From: 36 m - To: 49 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRC431:36-49 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Solid intercept with high-grade sub-intervals - Positive factor: good grade and width Evidence · text > 13m at 5g/t Au from 36m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### AMRC431 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/astral-s-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1--9beb6c5a-d62f-49ce-bbf2-9bb1183e24cc#fact-drill-facts-3) Theia · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRC431 - Project: Theia - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_wa - Reported Region: australia\_wa - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 36.8 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 41 m - To: 42 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRC431:41-42 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval - Positive factor: high grade Evidence · text > including 1m at 36.8g/t Au from 41m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### AMRC431 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/astral-s-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1--9beb6c5a-d62f-49ce-bbf2-9bb1183e24cc#fact-drill-facts-4) Theia · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRC431 - Project: Theia - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_wa - Reported Region: australia\_wa - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 19 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 46 m - To: 47 m - Intercept Depth: 36 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRC431:46-47 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade sub-interval - Positive factor: high grade Evidence · text > and 1m at 19g/t Au from 46m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### AMRC410 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/astral-s-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1--9beb6c5a-d62f-49ce-bbf2-9bb1183e24cc#fact-drill-facts-5) Theia · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRC410 - Project: Theia - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_wa - Reported Region: australia\_wa - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 13.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 106 m - To: 110 m - Intercept Depth: 106 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRC410:106-110 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High grade intercept - Positive factor: high grade Evidence · text > 4m at 13.5g/t Au from 106m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### AMRC410 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/astral-s-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1--9beb6c5a-d62f-49ce-bbf2-9bb1183e24cc#fact-drill-facts-6) Theia · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRC410 - Project: Theia - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_wa - Reported Region: australia\_wa - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 45.7 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 107 m - To: 108 m - Intercept Depth: 106 m #### Classification - Program: resource - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRC410:107-108 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade sub-interval - Positive factor: bonanza grade Evidence · text > including 1m at 45.7g/t Au from 107m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource" ### AMRCD374 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/astral-s-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1--9beb6c5a-d62f-49ce-bbf2-9bb1183e24cc#fact-drill-facts-7) Theia · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRCD374 - Project: Theia - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_wa - Reported Region: australia\_wa - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 219 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 1 m - From: 25 m - To: 26 m - Intercept Depth: 25 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRCD374:25-26 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade intercept in Deeps program - Positive factor: bonanza grade - Negative factor: hole terminated due to deviation Evidence · text > 1m at 219g/t Au from 25m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### AMRCD374 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/astral-s-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1--9beb6c5a-d62f-49ce-bbf2-9bb1183e24cc#fact-drill-facts-8) Theia · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRCD374 - Project: Theia - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_wa - Reported Region: australia\_wa - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 15.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3 m - From: 141 m - To: 144 m - Intercept Depth: 141 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRCD374:141-144 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong high-grade intercept - Positive factor: strong grade Evidence · text > 3m at 15.4g/t Au from 141m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### AMRCD374 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/astral-s-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1--9beb6c5a-d62f-49ce-bbf2-9bb1183e24cc#fact-drill-facts-9) Theia · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRCD374 - Project: Theia - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_wa - Reported Region: australia\_wa - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 2.29 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 13 m - From: 62 m - To: 75 m - Intercept Depth: 62 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRCD374:62-75 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate grade over significant width - Positive factor: significant width Evidence · text > 13m at 2.29g/t Au from 62m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### AMRCD374 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/astral-s-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1--9beb6c5a-d62f-49ce-bbf2-9bb1183e24cc#fact-drill-facts-10) Theia · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRCD374 - Project: Theia - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_wa - Reported Region: australia\_wa - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 5.86 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 3.35 m - From: 229 m - To: 232.35 m - Intercept Depth: 229 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRCD374:229-232.35 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong grade intercept - Positive factor: strong grade Evidence · text > 3.35m at 5.86g/t Au from 229m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### AMRCD374 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/astral-s-high-grade-gold-hits-add-weight-to-theia-stage-1--9beb6c5a-d62f-49ce-bbf2-9bb1183e24cc#fact-drill-facts-11) Theia · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: AMRCD374 - Project: Theia - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_wa - Reported Region: australia\_wa - Ticker: AAR #### Geometry - Grade: 2.97 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 5 m - From: 47 m - To: 52 m - Intercept Depth: 47 m #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: AMRCD374:47-52 - Mining Method: open\_pit #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept - Positive factor: good width Evidence · text > 5m at 2.97g/t Au from 47m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ## 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. 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