# 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 Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-16-g-t-gold-over-41-0-metres-including-2-54-g--50f3ec05-ad48-4216-98d8-d9dfffc1acd9 Original source: https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/545-tsx-venture/ncau/212352-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.html Publisher: jmn Original announcement: 2026-10-06T23:25:04.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-06T10:17:18.175Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-06T10:17:18.175Z - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade intercept \(KBRC407 sub-interval\) - Positive factor: Wide intercepts \(KBRC407, KBRC373, KBRC379\) - Positive factor: Shallow mineralization - Positive factor: Potential for resource conversion and reserve growth - Positive factor: Continuity confirmed - Positive factor: QP signed - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed - Positive factor: True width estimated - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed Facts used in scoring: 9 ## Classification and evidence **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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 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 Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: 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) ### KBRC407 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-16-g-t-gold-over-41-0-metres-including-2-54-g--50f3ec05-ad48-4216-98d8-d9dfffc1acd9#fact-drill-facts-0) Enchi · gold #### 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 factor: Wide intercept - Positive factor: Shallow mineralization - Positive factor: True width estimated - Positive factor: Resource conversion potential - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed Evidence · table > 1.16 Context: 41.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 30.75 **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" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### KBRC407 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-16-g-t-gold-over-41-0-metres-including-2-54-g--50f3ec05-ad48-4216-98d8-d9dfffc1acd9#fact-drill-facts-1) Enchi · gold #### 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 factor: Strong grade - Positive factor: Moderate width - Positive factor: Shallow mineralization - Positive factor: True width estimated - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed Evidence · table > 2.54 Context: 13.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 9.75 **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" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### KBRC373 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-16-g-t-gold-over-41-0-metres-including-2-54-g--50f3ec05-ad48-4216-98d8-d9dfffc1acd9#fact-drill-facts-2) Enchi · gold #### 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 factor: Very wide intercept - Positive factor: Confirms continuity - Positive factor: True width estimated - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed Evidence · table > 0.57 Context: 59.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 44.25 **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" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### KBRC373 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-16-g-t-gold-over-41-0-metres-including-2-54-g--50f3ec05-ad48-4216-98d8-d9dfffc1acd9#fact-drill-facts-3) Enchi · gold #### 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 factor: Moderate width - Positive factor: True width estimated - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed Evidence · table > 0.94 Context: 16.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 12 **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" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### KBRC379 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-16-g-t-gold-over-41-0-metres-including-2-54-g--50f3ec05-ad48-4216-98d8-d9dfffc1acd9#fact-drill-facts-4) Enchi · gold #### 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 factor: Very wide intercept - Positive factor: Confirms continuity - Positive factor: True width estimated - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed Evidence · table > 0.47 Context: 55.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 41.25 **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" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### KBRC379 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-16-g-t-gold-over-41-0-metres-including-2-54-g--50f3ec05-ad48-4216-98d8-d9dfffc1acd9#fact-drill-facts-5) Enchi · gold #### 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 factor: Moderate grade - Positive factor: Moderate width - Positive factor: True width estimated - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed Evidence · table > 1.27 Context: 10.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 7.5 **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" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### KBRC380 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-16-g-t-gold-over-41-0-metres-including-2-54-g--50f3ec05-ad48-4216-98d8-d9dfffc1acd9#fact-drill-facts-6) Enchi · gold #### 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 factor: Moderate grade - Positive factor: Moderate width - Positive factor: True width estimated - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed Evidence · table > 1.57 Context: 14.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 10.5 **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" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### KBRC385 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-16-g-t-gold-over-41-0-metres-including-2-54-g--50f3ec05-ad48-4216-98d8-d9dfffc1acd9#fact-drill-facts-7) Enchi · gold #### 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 factor: Shallow mineralization - Positive factor: Moderate width - Positive factor: True width estimated - Negative factor: Low grade - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed Evidence · table > 0.96 Context: 13.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 9.75 **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" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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" ### KBRC389 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/newcore-gold-drilling-intersects-1-16-g-t-gold-over-41-0-metres-including-2-54-g--50f3ec05-ad48-4216-98d8-d9dfffc1acd9#fact-drill-facts-8) Enchi · gold #### 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 factor: Shallow mineralization - Positive factor: Moderate grade - Positive factor: Moderate width - Positive factor: True width estimated - Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing undisclosed Evidence · table > 1.66 Context: 8.0 #### Tags used in scoring **True Width Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 6 **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" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. 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