Newcore Gold Drilling Intersects 1.16 g/t Gold over 41.0 Metres, Including 2.54 g/t Gold over 13.0 Metres, at the Enchi Gold Project, Ghana

Original announcement by jmn on

Company
Newcore Gold Ltd.
Ticker
NCAU
Exchange
TSXV
Region
Ghana
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-10-06 10:17:18 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Newcore Gold announced new drill results from its Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, highlighted by hole KBRC407 intersecting 1.16 g/t gold over 41.0 metres, including 2.54 g/t gold over 13.0 metres. The RC drilling program at the Boin Gold Deposit targeted shallow mineralization for resource conversion and step-out extensions, confirming continuity and potential for future reserve growth. These results are expected to be incorporated into future economic studies and resource updates for the project.

Reasoning: Newcore Gold's drilling at the Enchi Gold Project successfully intersected shallow, wide, and high-grade gold mineralization, particularly in hole KBRC407, confirming continuity and supporting future resource and reserve growth. The program's focus on resource conversion and step-out drilling is a positive step towards project advancement, despite some intercepts being lower grade.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept (KBRC407 sub-interval)
  • Wide intercepts (KBRC407, KBRC373, KBRC379)
  • Shallow mineralization
  • Potential for resource conversion and reserve growth
  • Continuity confirmed
  • QP signed
  • QA/QC disclosed
  • True width estimated

Negative factors

  • Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed

Facts used in scoring: 9

Classification and evidence

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The release states that 'Intervals reported are hole lengths with true width estimated to be 75 - 85%'.

Evidence · text

“Intervals reported are hole lengths with true width estimated to be 75 - 85%”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release mentions that 'Analytical quality assurance and quality control procedures include the systematic insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates into the sample strings' and names Intertek Labs.

Evidence · text

“Analytical quality assurance and quality control procedures include the systematic insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates into the sample strings. Samples are placed in sealed bags and shipped directly to Intertek Labs located in Tarkwa, Ghana for 50 gram gold fire assay.”

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Mr. Gregory Smith, P. Geo, Vice President of Exploration at Newcore, is stated as a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical information.

Evidence · text

“Mr. Gregory Smith, P. Geo, Vice President of Exploration at Newcore, is a Qualified Person within the meaning of NI 43-101. Mr. Smith has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drilling program's goal is explicitly stated as 'conversion of existing Inferred mineralization to Indicated'.

Evidence · text

“goal of conversion of existing Inferred mineralization to Indicated”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drilling focused on 'shallow step out holes within the north sector at Boin'.

Evidence · text

“This drilling focused on shallow step out holes within the north sector at Boin”

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: The document does not disclose the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.

Evidence · text

“Length-weighted averages from uncut assays.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (9)

KBRC407Enchi · goldGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBRC407
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
1.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
41 m
True Width
30.75 m
From
2 m
To
43 m
Hole Depth
116 m
Intercept Depth
2 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBRC407:2-43
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Boin
Easting
520037
Northing
635170
Elevation
143 m
Azimuth
114 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intersected a wide zone of moderate-grade gold mineralization at shallow depth, contributing to resource conversion and growth potential.

Positive factors

  • Wide intercept
  • Shallow mineralization
  • True width estimated
  • Resource conversion potential

Negative factors

  • Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed

Evidence · table

“1.16”

Context: 41.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 30.75

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"

KBRC407Enchi · goldGrade: 2.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBRC407
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
2.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13 m
True Width
9.75 m
From
25 m
To
38 m
Hole Depth
116 m
Intercept Depth
2 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBRC407:25-38
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Boin
Easting
520037
Northing
635170
Elevation
143 m
Azimuth
114 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher-grade sub-interval within a wider zone, enhancing the overall prospectivity and contributing to resource conversion.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • Moderate width
  • Shallow mineralization
  • True width estimated

Negative factors

  • Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed

Evidence · table

“2.54”

Context: 13.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 9.75

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"

KBRC373Enchi · goldGrade: 0.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 59 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBRC373
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
0.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
59 m
True Width
44.25 m
From
119 m
To
178 m
Hole Depth
178 m
Intercept Depth
119 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBRC373:119-178
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Boin
Easting
520107
Northing
635242
Elevation
135 m
Azimuth
114 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intersected a very wide zone of weak-grade gold mineralization, confirming continuity but at lower economic value.

Positive factors

  • Very wide intercept
  • Confirms continuity
  • True width estimated

Negative factors

  • Low grade
  • Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed

Evidence · table

“0.57”

Context: 59.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 44.25

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"

KBRC373Enchi · goldGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBRC373
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
0.94
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16 m
True Width
12 m
From
120 m
To
136 m
Hole Depth
178 m
Intercept Depth
119 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBRC373:120-136
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Boin
Easting
520107
Northing
635242
Elevation
135 m
Azimuth
114 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Sub-interval with weak grade within a wider zone, contributing to overall continuity.

Positive factors

  • Moderate width
  • True width estimated

Negative factors

  • Low grade
  • Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed

Evidence · table

“0.94”

Context: 16.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 12

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"

KBRC379Enchi · goldGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBRC379
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
55 m
True Width
41.25 m
From
52 m
To
107 m
Hole Depth
144 m
Intercept Depth
52 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBRC379:52-107
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Boin
Easting
520131
Northing
635305
Elevation
124 m
Azimuth
114 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intersected a very wide zone of weak-grade gold mineralization, confirming continuity but at lower economic value.

Positive factors

  • Very wide intercept
  • Confirms continuity
  • True width estimated

Negative factors

  • Low grade
  • Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed

Evidence · table

“0.47”

Context: 55.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 41.25

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"

KBRC379Enchi · goldGrade: 1.27Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBRC379
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
1.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
7.5 m
From
59 m
To
69 m
Hole Depth
144 m
Intercept Depth
52 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBRC379:59-69
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Boin
Easting
520131
Northing
635305
Elevation
124 m
Azimuth
114 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate-grade sub-interval within a wider zone, contributing to overall continuity.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Moderate width
  • True width estimated

Negative factors

  • Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed

Evidence · table

“1.27”

Context: 10.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"

KBRC380Enchi · goldGrade: 1.57Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBRC380
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
1.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14 m
True Width
10.5 m
From
102 m
To
116 m
Hole Depth
145 m
Intercept Depth
102 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBRC380:102-116
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Boin
Easting
520172
Northing
635285
Elevation
125 m
Azimuth
114 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intersected moderate-grade gold mineralization, contributing to overall continuity.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Moderate width
  • True width estimated

Negative factors

  • Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed

Evidence · table

“1.57”

Context: 14.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 10.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"

KBRC385Enchi · goldGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBRC385
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
0.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
13 m
True Width
9.75 m
From
0 m
To
13 m
Hole Depth
113 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBRC385:0-13
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Boin
Easting
520527
Northing
635684
Elevation
141 m
Azimuth
114 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intersected shallow, weak-grade gold mineralization, contributing to overall resource potential.

Positive factors

  • Shallow mineralization
  • Moderate width
  • True width estimated

Negative factors

  • Low grade
  • Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed

Evidence · table

“0.96”

Context: 13.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 9.75

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"

KBRC389Enchi · goldGrade: 1.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBRC389
Project
Enchi
Commodity
gold
Region
ghana
Reported Region
ghana
Ticker
NCAU

Geometry

Grade
1.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
True Width
6 m
From
6 m
To
14 m
Hole Depth
102 m
Intercept Depth
6 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBRC389:6-14
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Boin
Easting
520637
Northing
635742
Elevation
132 m
Azimuth
114 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Intersected shallow, moderate-grade gold mineralization, contributing to overall resource potential.

Positive factors

  • Shallow mineralization
  • Moderate grade
  • Moderate width
  • True width estimated

Negative factors

  • Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed

Evidence · table

“1.66”

Context: 8.0

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Enchi’s 248 km 2 land package covers 40 kilometres of Ghana’s prolific Bibiani Shear Zone, a gold belt which hosts sever"

How Atlas produces this analysis

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