DAL: MAIDEN DRILLING STRIKES 18m @ 7.31g/t HIGH-GRADE GOLD
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Dalaroo Metals Limited
- Ticker
- DAL
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-06 23:12:14 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Dalaroo Metals announced high-grade gold intercepts from its maiden reverse circulation drilling program at the Wilfred target within the Bondoukou Gold Ridge Project, Côte d’Ivoire. The first two holes, BDRC002 and BDRC001, returned 18m at 7.31 g/t Au from 63m and 23m at 2.14 g/t Au from surface, respectively. These results represent the first-ever drilling in the 7km Gold Ridge corridor, validating the company's exploration model and indicating significant potential.
Reasoning: Dalaroo Metals reported exceptional high-grade gold intercepts from its maiden drilling program at the Bondoukou Gold Ridge Project, including 18m at 7.31 g/t Au, validating the project's potential and exploration model.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercepts
- Broad gold mineralisation from surface
- Maiden drilling success
- Validation of exploration model
- Multiple mineralised zones
- Strong gram-metres
- Systematic exploration approach
- JORC compliant reporting
- QP signed off
- QA/QC disclosed
- Compositing parameters disclosed
Negative factors
- True widths not known
- Early stage drilling (only two holes reported)
- Potential for sampling bias (though addressed by scissor drilling)
- No external audits of sampling techniques
Facts used in scoring: 13
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 1m at 15.90 g/t Au in BDRC002 is well above the exceptional threshold for gold (5 g/t Au for open pit, 15 g/t Au for underground, 1 g/t Au for porphyry).
Evidence · table
“15.90”
Context: 1
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 document explicitly states that 'True widths and the continuity between intersections are not yet known' and 'All widths are downhole; true widths are not known'.
Evidence · text
“True widths and the continuity between intersections are not yet known.”
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 detailed JORC Table 1 with disclosure on sampling techniques, sample recovery, logging, sub-sampling, assay quality, and verification, mentioning certified reference materials, blanks, and field duplicates, and analysis by SGS Côte d’Ivoire.
Evidence · text
“Certified reference materials, blanks and field duplicates are inserted into the sample stream at a combined frequency of approximately one QA/QC sample per 20 routine samples”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The release states that 'Intersections are length-weighted averages of one-metre samples selected using geological boundaries and generally a nominal 0.1 g/t Au lower cut-off, with no more than two metres of internal dilution'.
Evidence · text
“Intersections are length-weighted averages of one-metre samples selected using geological boundaries and generally a nominal 0.1 g/t Au lower cut-off, with no more than two metres of internal dilution.”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The document emphasizes the project's location within the 'highly endowed Birimian Greenstone Belt of West Africa' and its proximity to 'numerous multi-million-ounce gold deposits and several recent discoveries', including Endeavour Mining’s Tanda-Iguela Gold Project, despite a disclaimer that proximity is not indicative of similar mineralization.
Evidence · text
“The Bondoukou Gold Ridge Project is located within the Birimian Greenstone Belt of north-eastern Côte d’Ivoire, a prolific gold province that hosts numerous multi-million-ounce gold deposits and several recent discoveries.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (13)
BDRC001Bondoukou Gold Ridge · goldGrade: 2.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDRC001
- Project
- Bondoukou Gold Ridge
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Ticker
- DAL
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 23 m
- Hole Depth
- 250 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDRC001:0-23
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 493849
- Northing
- 896378
- CRS
- WGS84, UTM Zone 30N
- Elevation
- 377 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Côte d’Ivoire
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Maiden drilling returned a broad gold intercept from surface in the oxide profile, indicating significant near-surface potential.
Positive factors
- Broad gold mineralisation from surface
- Maiden drilling success
- Good grade for oxide zone
Negative factors
- True widths not known
- Early stage drilling
Evidence · table
“2.14”
Context: 23
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
BDRC001Bondoukou Gold Ridge · goldGrade: 3.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDRC001
- Project
- Bondoukou Gold Ridge
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Ticker
- DAL
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 19 m
- Hole Depth
- 250 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDRC001:7-19
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 493849
- Northing
- 896378
- CRS
- WGS84, UTM Zone 30N
- Elevation
- 377 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Côte d’Ivoire
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant higher-grade sub-interval was identified within the broader oxide gold mineralisation, enhancing the overall prospectivity.
Positive factors
- Higher-grade sub-interval within broad mineralisation
- Maiden drilling success
Negative factors
- True widths not known
- Early stage drilling
Evidence · table
“3.35”
Context: 12
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
BDRC001Bondoukou Gold Ridge · goldGrade: 7.43Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDRC001
- Project
- Bondoukou Gold Ridge
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Ticker
- DAL
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 8 m
- To
- 10 m
- Hole Depth
- 250 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDRC001:8-10
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 493849
- Northing
- 896378
- CRS
- WGS84, UTM Zone 30N
- Elevation
- 377 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Côte d’Ivoire
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A bonanza-grade gold intercept was reported within the broader mineralisation, indicating very high-grade zones are present.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
- Maiden drilling success
- Bonanza grade for gold
Negative factors
- True widths not known
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · table
“7.43”
Context: 2
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
BDRC001Bondoukou Gold Ridge · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDRC001
- Project
- Bondoukou Gold Ridge
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Ticker
- DAL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 37 m
- To
- 46 m
- Hole Depth
- 250 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDRC001:37-46
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 493849
- Northing
- 896378
- CRS
- WGS84, UTM Zone 30N
- Elevation
- 377 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Côte d’Ivoire
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A low-grade intercept was reported, suggesting broader gold anomalism beyond the high-grade zones.
Positive factors
- Indicates broader mineralised system
Negative factors
- Low-grade intercept
- True widths not known
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 9
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
BDRC001Bondoukou Gold Ridge · goldGrade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDRC001
- Project
- Bondoukou Gold Ridge
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Ticker
- DAL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 120 m
- To
- 124 m
- Hole Depth
- 250 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDRC001:120-124
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 493849
- Northing
- 896378
- CRS
- WGS84, UTM Zone 30N
- Elevation
- 377 m
- Azimuth
- 45 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Côte d’Ivoire
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A low-grade intercept was reported, suggesting broader gold anomalism at depth.
Positive factors
- Indicates broader mineralised system
Negative factors
- Low-grade intercept
- True widths not known
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 4
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
BDRC002Bondoukou Gold Ridge · goldGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDRC002
- Project
- Bondoukou Gold Ridge
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Ticker
- DAL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 27 m
- To
- 34 m
- Hole Depth
- 210 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDRC002:27-34
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 493883
- Northing
- 896400
- CRS
- WGS84, UTM Zone 30N
- Elevation
- 388 m
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Côte d’Ivoire
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A low-grade intercept was reported, suggesting broader gold anomalism in the upper part of the hole.
Positive factors
- Indicates broader mineralised system
Negative factors
- Low-grade intercept
- True widths not known
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 7
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
BDRC002Bondoukou Gold Ridge · goldGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDRC002
- Project
- Bondoukou Gold Ridge
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Ticker
- DAL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11 m
- From
- 39 m
- To
- 50 m
- Hole Depth
- 210 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDRC002:39-50
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 493883
- Northing
- 896400
- CRS
- WGS84, UTM Zone 30N
- Elevation
- 388 m
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Côte d’Ivoire
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A low-grade intercept was reported, suggesting broader gold anomalism in the upper part of the hole.
Positive factors
- Indicates broader mineralised system
Negative factors
- Low-grade intercept
- True widths not known
Evidence · table
“0.45”
Context: 11
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
BDRC002Bondoukou Gold Ridge · goldGrade: 7.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDRC002
- Project
- Bondoukou Gold Ridge
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Ticker
- DAL
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 63 m
- To
- 81 m
- Hole Depth
- 210 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDRC002:63-81
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 493883
- Northing
- 896400
- CRS
- WGS84, UTM Zone 30N
- Elevation
- 388 m
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Côte d’Ivoire
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A standout high-grade gold intercept was reported from maiden drilling, representing a significant discovery and validating the project's potential.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
- Broad intercept width
- Strong gram-metres
- Maiden drilling success
- Exceptional grade for gold
Negative factors
- True widths not known
- Early stage drilling
Evidence · table
“7.31”
Context: 18
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
BDRC002Bondoukou Gold Ridge · goldGrade: 8.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDRC002
- Project
- Bondoukou Gold Ridge
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Ticker
- DAL
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 69 m
- To
- 81 m
- Hole Depth
- 210 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDRC002:69-81
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 493883
- Northing
- 896400
- CRS
- WGS84, UTM Zone 30N
- Elevation
- 388 m
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Côte d’Ivoire
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very high-grade sub-interval was identified within the main intercept, indicating a strong core of mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade sub-interval
- Strong gram-metres
- Exceptional grade for gold
Negative factors
- True widths not known
- Early stage drilling
Evidence · table
“8.66”
Context: 12
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
BDRC002Bondoukou Gold Ridge · goldGrade: 15.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDRC002
- Project
- Bondoukou Gold Ridge
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Ticker
- DAL
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 78 m
- To
- 79 m
- Hole Depth
- 210 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDRC002:78-79
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 493883
- Northing
- 896400
- CRS
- WGS84, UTM Zone 30N
- Elevation
- 388 m
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Côte d’Ivoire
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A bonanza-grade gold intercept was reported, highlighting the presence of extremely high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade gold intercept
- Exceptional grade for gold
Negative factors
- True widths not known
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · table
“15.90”
Context: 1
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
BDRC002Bondoukou Gold Ridge · goldGrade: 1.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDRC002
- Project
- Bondoukou Gold Ridge
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Ticker
- DAL
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16 m
- From
- 113 m
- To
- 129 m
- Hole Depth
- 210 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDRC002:113-129
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 493883
- Northing
- 896400
- CRS
- WGS84, UTM Zone 30N
- Elevation
- 388 m
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Côte d’Ivoire
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A second significant gold intercept was found deeper in the same hole, indicating multiple mineralised structures.
Positive factors
- Second significant mineralised zone
- Broad intercept width
- Maiden drilling success
Negative factors
- True widths not known
- Early stage drilling
Evidence · table
“1.46”
Context: 16
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
BDRC002Bondoukou Gold Ridge · goldGrade: 6.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDRC002
- Project
- Bondoukou Gold Ridge
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Ticker
- DAL
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 114 m
- To
- 115 m
- Hole Depth
- 210 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDRC002:114-115
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 493883
- Northing
- 896400
- CRS
- WGS84, UTM Zone 30N
- Elevation
- 388 m
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Côte d’Ivoire
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade sub-interval was identified within the second mineralised zone, indicating localized high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade gold intercept
- Exceptional grade for gold
Negative factors
- True widths not known
- Narrow intercept
Evidence · table
“6.37”
Context: 1
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
BDRC002Bondoukou Gold Ridge · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BDRC002
- Project
- Bondoukou Gold Ridge
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d’ivoire
- Ticker
- DAL
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 204 m
- To
- 208 m
- Hole Depth
- 210 m
- Intercept Depth
- 27 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BDRC002:204-208
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Easting
- 493883
- Northing
- 896400
- CRS
- WGS84, UTM Zone 30N
- Elevation
- 388 m
- Azimuth
- 225 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- SGS Côte d’Ivoire
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A low-grade intercept was reported at depth, suggesting continued gold anomalism.
Positive factors
- Indicates broader mineralised system at depth
Negative factors
- Low-grade intercept
- True widths not known
Evidence · table
“0.34”
Context: 4
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
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.