Newcore Gold Diamond Drilling Intersects High-Grade Gold Mineralization with 174 g/t Gold over 1.0 Metre and 3.54 g/t Gold over 23.0 Metres, at the Enchi Gold Project, Ghana
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Newcore Gold Ltd.
- Ticker
- NCAU
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Ghana
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 03:32:53 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Newcore Gold has reported high-grade diamond drilling results from the Boin Gold Deposit at the Enchi Gold Project in Ghana. Notable intercepts include 173.75 g/t Au over 1.0 m and 3.54 g/t Au over 23.0 m, confirming mineralization continuity at depth.
Reasoning: The release reports significant high-grade gold intercepts at depth, including a bonanza-grade interval of 173.75 g/t Au, which supports the geological model and resource expansion potential.
Positive factors
- exceptional high-grade intercept (173.75 g/t Au)
- extension of mineralization to depth
- continuity of mineralization confirmed
- QA/QC disclosed
Negative factors
- true width unknown
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 173.75 g/t Au is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · text
“KBDD098 which intersected 173.75 grams per tonne gold ("g/t Au") over 1.0 metre”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions systematic insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“Analytical quality assurance and quality control procedures include the systematic insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: True width is stated as unknown for the high-grade intercept.
Evidence · text
“173.75 grams per tonne gold ("g/t Au") over 1.0 metre ("m") from 264 m (true width unknown)”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (10)
KBDD098Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 173.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD098
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 173.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 264 m
- To
- 265 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD098:264.0-265.0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 173.75 g/t Au is an exceptional high-grade intercept, though true width is not stated.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“KBDD098 which intersected 173.75 grams per tonne gold ("g/t Au") over 1.0 metre ("m") from 264 m”
KBDD098Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD098
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.5 m
- From
- 320.7 m
- To
- 323.2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD098:320.7-323.2
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept at depth.
Evidence · table
“3.00”
Context: 2.5
KBDD097Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 3.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 23 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD097
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.54
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 23 m
- From
- 253 m
- To
- 276 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD097:253.0-276.0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant width at a strong grade, supporting resource expansion.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity
Evidence · table
“3.54”
Context: 23.0
KBDD097Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 6.92Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD097
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 256 m
- To
- 264 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD097:256.0-264.0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within a larger intercept.
Evidence · table
“6.92”
Context: 8.0
KBDD088Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD088
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.5 m
- From
- 190 m
- To
- 206.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD088:190.0-206.5
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid width at moderate grade.
Evidence · table
“2.03”
Context: 16.5
KBDD088Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 3.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD088
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 195 m
- To
- 199 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD088:195.0-199.0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher-grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“3.90”
Context: 4.0
KBDD096Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 36.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD096
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 36.5 m
- From
- 363 m
- To
- 399.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD096:363.0-399.5
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Wide intercept at lower grade, but demonstrates depth extension.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity
Evidence · table
“0.69”
Context: 36.5
KBDD096Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD096
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 385 m
- To
- 387 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD096:385.0-387.0
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher-grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“2.34”
Context: 2.0
KBDD095Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD095
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8.5 m
- From
- 271 m
- To
- 279.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD095:271.0-279.5
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid intercept at moderate grade.
Evidence · table
“2.34”
Context: 8.5
KBDD095Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 7.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD095
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2.5 m
- From
- 272 m
- To
- 274.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD095:272.0-274.5
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval.
Evidence · table
“7.50”
Context: 2.5
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