# Golden Cross Reports Results up to 27g/t Au from Maiden Drilling at Aurora and Provides Exploration Update

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-cross-reports-results-up-to-27g-t-au-from-maiden-drilling-at-aurora-and-p--c0816cf7-5fc8-47bd-bc0a-601380933f9e

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AUX/news/7641876150244914/golden-cross-reports-results-up-to-27g-t-au-from-maiden-drilling-at-aurora-and-p

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-03-31T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Golden Cross Resources

- Ticker: AUX

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Victoria, Australia

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-08-24 06:18:51 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Golden Cross Resources announced high-grade gold intercepts, including 27 g/t Au, from maiden drilling at its Aurora Prospect and first-pass drilling at Welcome Reef within the Reedy Creek Project in Victoria, Australia. These results confirm the company's structural model and extend mineralization across multiple targets, indicating significant exploration upside. The company plans further drilling to test deeper extensions below historic workings, targeting higher-grade zones.

Reasoning: Golden Cross' maiden and first-pass drilling at Aurora, Welcome Reef, and Empress Reef prospects within the Reedy Creek Project returned high-grade gold intercepts, notably 27 g/t Au, validating the structural model and extending known mineralization. While some intercepts are narrow, the overall results are positive for exploration upside and project understanding, supported by robust QA/QC.

- Positive factor: High-grade gold intercepts, including 27 g/t Au, from maiden and first-pass drilling at new prospects within the Reedy Creek Project.

- Positive factor: Confirmation and validation of the company's structural model, suggesting potential for scale and continuity.

- Positive factor: Extension of mineralization across multiple targets \(Aurora, Welcome Reef, Empress Reef\), unlocking exploration upside.

- Positive factor: Comprehensive QA/QC procedures, including certified lab and QP sign-off, enhancing data reliability.

- Negative factor: Most high-grade intercepts are over very narrow widths, leading to lower grade-thickness products compared to some historical results.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 16

## Classification and evidence

**Maiden Resource**

Polarity: neutral

Story-specific tag

Definition: First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states 'Maiden drilling at Aurora' and 'First-pass drilling at Welcome Reef', indicating initial exploration in these areas.

Evidence · text

> Maiden drilling at Aurora continues to validate and strengthen the Company's structural model

**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: The release details the company's QA/QC protocol, including certified lab \(ALS\), insertion of reference materials, blanks, and duplicates, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

> All samples reported from the current drilling program were processed under the Company's QA/QC protocol. Samples were prepared and assayed by ALS Laboratories using industry-standard methods. The Company's QA/QC program includes insertion of certified reference materials, blanks and field duplicates at regular intervals. Assay data is validated and reviewed for quality as part of routine data verification. In addition, the company re-submits any sample reporting over 2g/t Au for analysis via Screen Fire Assay. Screen Fire Assays separate and measure both coarse and fine gold fractions, improving accuracy and reproducibility of nuggety samples and providing a clearer estimate of total gold content. Qualified Person All scientific and technical information in this news release has been prepared or reviewed and approved by Alan Till, the Company's Vice President Exploration, a "qualified person" as defined by NI 43-101.

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: First-pass drilling at Welcome Reef confirms mineralisation extends beyond the core corridor, unlocking substantial exploration upside across parallel structures and untested zones.

Evidence · text

> First-pass drilling at Welcome Reef confirms mineralisation extends beyond the core corridor, unlocking substantial exploration upside across parallel structures and untested zones.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 16. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (16)

### AUD002

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Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUD002
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.24
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 7 m
- From: 69 m
- To: 76 m
- Hole Depth: 76.01 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 331998
- Northing: 5875375
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 510 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept represents a moderate grade over a good width for exploration drilling, contributing to the understanding of the Aurora prospect's mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade gold intercept from maiden drilling at a new prospect.

- Positive factor: Good intercept length for exploration drilling.

Evidence · table

> 1.24

Context: 7.0

### AUD002

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Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUD002
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.82
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 73 m
- To: 74 m
- Hole Depth: 76.01 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: AUD002:73.0-74.0
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 331998
- Northing: 5875375
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 510 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval demonstrates the presence of significant gold mineralization within the broader intercept, indicating strong potential for the Aurora prospect.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade gold intercept within a broader zone.

- Positive factor: Confirms high-grade potential at the Aurora prospect.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 5.82

Context: 1.0

### AUD003

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-cross-reports-results-up-to-27g-t-au-from-maiden-drilling-at-aurora-and-p--c0816cf7-5fc8-47bd-bc0a-601380933f9e#fact-drill-facts-2)

Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUD003
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.65
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 5 m
- To: 6 m
- Hole Depth: 175.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 331998
- Northing: 5875375
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 510 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a narrow width, but contributes to the overall understanding of the prospect.

- Negative factor: Weak grade over a narrow width.

Evidence · table

> 0.65

Context: 1.0

### AUD003

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Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUD003
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.56
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.9 m
- From: 48 m
- To: 48.9 m
- Hole Depth: 175.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 331998
- Northing: 5875375
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 510 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a narrow width, but contributes to the overall understanding of the prospect.

- Negative factor: Weak grade over a narrow width.

Evidence · table

> 0.56

Context: 0.9

### AUD003

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Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUD003
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.06
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.8 m
- From: 53 m
- To: 53.8 m
- Hole Depth: 175.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 331998
- Northing: 5875375
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 510 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization over a narrow width, adding to the geological understanding of the Aurora prospect.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade gold intercept.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 1.06

Context: 0.8

### AUD003

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Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUD003
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 27
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.4 m
- From: 80.07 m
- To: 80.47 m
- Hole Depth: 175.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 331998
- Northing: 5875375
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 510 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept, while narrow, is a significant positive for the Aurora prospect, indicating high-grade potential and supporting the structural model.

- Positive factor: Exceptional, bonanza-grade gold intercept from maiden drilling.

- Positive factor: Highlights the presence of high-grade shoots near surface.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 27.00

Context: 0.4

#### Rejected tags

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

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

Reason: The intercept of 27.0 g/t Au exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for orogenic gold.

Evidence · table

> 27.00

Context: 0.4

### AUD003

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Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUD003
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.46
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 154 m
- To: 155 m
- Hole Depth: 175.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 331998
- Northing: 5875375
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 510 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a narrow width, but contributes to the overall understanding of the prospect.

- Negative factor: Weak grade over a narrow width.

Evidence · table

> 0.46

Context: 1.0

### AUD004

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Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUD004
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.74
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 19 m
- To: 20 m
- Hole Depth: 203.02 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 332048
- Northing: 5875120
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 510 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a narrow width, but contributes to the overall understanding of the prospect.

- Negative factor: Weak grade over a narrow width.

Evidence · table

> 0.74

Context: 1.0

### AUD004

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Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUD004
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.35
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.3 m
- From: 84.5 m
- To: 84.8 m
- Hole Depth: 203.02 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 332048
- Northing: 5875120
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 510 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptional-grade intercept, while narrow, is a significant positive for the Aurora prospect, indicating high-grade potential and supporting the structural model.

- Positive factor: Exceptional grade gold intercept from maiden drilling.

- Positive factor: Highlights the presence of high-grade shoots near surface.

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 5.35

Context: 0.3

#### Rejected tags

**Bonanza Intercept** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

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

Reason: The intercept of 5.35 g/t Au exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for orogenic gold.

Evidence · table

> 5.35

Context: 0.3

### AUD004

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Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: AUD004
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.97
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.5 m
- From: 172 m
- To: 172.5 m
- Hole Depth: 203.02 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 332048
- Northing: 5875120
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 510 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a narrow width, but contributes to the overall understanding of the prospect.

- Negative factor: Weak grade over a narrow width.

Evidence · table

> 0.97

Context: 0.5

### ERD001

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Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ERD001
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.66
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.55 m
- From: 116.8 m
- To: 122.35 m
- Hole Depth: 301.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 336391
- Northing: 5872666.07
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 529 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a moderate width, contributing to the understanding of the Empress Reef prospect.

- Positive factor: Moderate intercept length for exploration drilling.

- Negative factor: Weak grade.

Evidence · table

> 0.66

Context: 5.55

### ERD001

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Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: ERD001
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2.75
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.6 m
- From: 116.8 m
- To: 117.4 m
- Hole Depth: 301.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: ERD001:116.8-117.4
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 336391
- Northing: 5872666.07
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 529 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval confirms significant gold mineralization at Empress Reef, aligning with the exploration model.

- Positive factor: Strong grade gold intercept within a broader zone.

- Positive factor: Supports the exploration model for Empress Reef.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 2.75

Context: 0.6

### WMD001

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Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WMD001
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.64
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.1 m
- From: 313.25 m
- To: 314.35 m
- Hole Depth: 400.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 356550
- Northing: 5869967.23
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 349 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of the Welcome Reef prospect.

- Negative factor: Weak grade over a narrow width.

Evidence · table

> 0.64

Context: 1.1

### WMD001

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Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WMD001
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.88
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.8 m
- From: 320 m
- To: 320.8 m
- Hole Depth: 400.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 356550
- Northing: 5869967.23
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 349 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold mineralization over a narrow width, contributing to the understanding of the Welcome Reef prospect.

- Negative factor: Weak grade over a narrow width.

Evidence · table

> 0.88

Context: 0.8

### WMD001

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-cross-reports-results-up-to-27g-t-au-from-maiden-drilling-at-aurora-and-p--c0816cf7-5fc8-47bd-bc0a-601380933f9e#fact-drill-facts-14)

Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WMD001
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.19
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.7 m
- From: 378 m
- To: 380.7 m
- Hole Depth: 400.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 356550
- Northing: 5869967.23
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 349 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold mineralization over a narrow width, confirming mineralization extends beyond the core corridor at Welcome Reef.

- Positive factor: Moderate grade gold intercept from first-pass drilling.

Evidence · table

> 1.19

Context: 2.7

### WMD001

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/golden-cross-reports-results-up-to-27g-t-au-from-maiden-drilling-at-aurora-and-p--c0816cf7-5fc8-47bd-bc0a-601380933f9e#fact-drill-facts-15)

Reedy Creek · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: WMD001
- Project: Reedy Creek
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_vic
- Reported Region: Victoria, Australia
- Ticker: AUX

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.65
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.7 m
- From: 380 m
- To: 380.7 m
- Hole Depth: 400.6 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: orogenic
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: WMD001:380.0-380.7
- Mining Method: mixed

#### Location

- Easting: 356550
- Northing: 5869967.23
- CRS: GDA94 Zone 55
- Elevation: 349 m
- Loc. Confidence: high

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Laboratories
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates, check\_assays

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-03-31T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval confirms significant gold mineralization within the broader intercept, indicating high-grade potential at Welcome Reef.

- Positive factor: Strong grade gold intercept within a broader zone.

- Positive factor: Confirms high-grade potential at Welcome Reef.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length.

Evidence · table

> 3.65

Context: 0.7

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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