Newcore Gold Drilling Intersects 1.23 g/t Gold over 33.0 Metres, Including 2.16 g/t Gold over 13.0 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
- Extracted
- 2026-08-20 23:23:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Newcore Gold announced drill results from its Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, highlighting significant gold mineralization extensions at depth at the Boin Gold Deposit. Key intercepts include 1.23 g/t gold over 33.0 metres and 2.16 g/t gold over 13.0 metres in hole KBDD107, and 5.99 g/t gold over 3.0 metres in hole KBDD111. This drilling successfully extends high-grade mineralization below the current pit-constrained resource, supporting future resource growth.
Reasoning: Newcore Gold's latest drill results from the Enchi Gold Project in Ghana demonstrate significant step-out extensions of gold mineralization at depth, below the current pit-constrained resource. Several intercepts show strong to moderate grade-width products, including a bonanza grade of 5.99 g/t Au over 3.0 m, indicating potential for resource growth. The release includes robust QA/QC disclosure and QP sign-off, enhancing confidence in the results.
Positive factors
- step_out_extension
- qa_qc_disclosed
- qp_signed
- true_width_disclosed
- bonanza_intercept
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling successfully extended high-grade gold mineralization below the current pit constrained Mineral Resource Estimate and represents the deepest intercepts drilled to date at Boin.
Evidence · text
“successfully extending high-grade gold mineralization below the current pit constrained Mineral Resource Estimate. These results support further drilling at depth”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release explicitly states that analytical quality assurance and quality control procedures include the systematic insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates into the sample strings.
Evidence · text
“Analytical quality assurance and quality control procedures include the systematic insertion of blanks, standards and duplicates into the sample strings.”
QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag
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 a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the technical data.
Evidence · text
“Mr. Gregory Smith, P. Geo, Vice President of Exploration at Newcore, is a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101, and has reviewed and approved the technical data and information contained in this news release.”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The document states that true width is estimated to be 75 - 85% of the reported hole lengths.
Evidence · text
“Intervals reported are hole lengths with true width estimated to be 75 - 85%”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Hole KBDD111 intersected 5.99 g/t Au over 3.0 m, which is well above the 3 g/t Au exceptional threshold for open-pit gold deposits.
Evidence · table
“5.99”
Context: 3.0
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (12)
KBDD107Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD107
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 33 m
- True Width
- 24.75 m
- From
- 337 m
- To
- 370 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD107:337.0-370.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 519068
- Northing
- 634166
- Elevation
- 133 m
- Azimuth
- 114 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong grade-width product (40.59 g/t·m) with moderate gold grade (1.23 g/t) over a significant width (33.0 m), extending mineralization at depth.
Positive factors
- strong_grade_width_product
- moderate_grade
- strong_continuity
- step_out_extension
Evidence · table
“1.23”
Context: 33.0
KBDD107Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD107
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13 m
- True Width
- 9.75 m
- From
- 357 m
- To
- 370 m
- Hole Depth
- 380 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD107:337.0-370.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 519068
- Northing
- 634166
- Elevation
- 133 m
- Azimuth
- 114 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade-width product (28.08 g/t·m) with strong gold grade (2.16 g/t) over a moderate width (13.0 m), within a broader significant intercept.
Positive factors
- moderate_grade_width_product
- strong_grade
- moderate_continuity
- step_out_extension
Evidence · table
“2.16”
Context: 13.0
KBDD111Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD111
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15 m
- True Width
- 11.25 m
- From
- 193 m
- To
- 208 m
- Hole Depth
- 279.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD111:193.0-208.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 519535
- Northing
- 634846
- Elevation
- 134 m
- Azimuth
- 114 °
- Dip
- -52 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade-width product (20.7 g/t·m) with moderate gold grade (1.38 g/t) over a moderate width (15.0 m), extending mineralization at depth.
Positive factors
- moderate_grade_width_product
- moderate_grade
- moderate_continuity
- step_out_extension
Evidence · table
“1.38”
Context: 15.0
KBDD111Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 5.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD111
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.99
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
- True Width
- 2.25 m
- From
- 204 m
- To
- 207 m
- Hole Depth
- 279.5 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD111:193.0-208.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 519535
- Northing
- 634846
- Elevation
- 134 m
- Azimuth
- 114 °
- Dip
- -52 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade-width product (17.97 g/t·m) with exceptional gold grade (5.99 g/t) over a narrow width (3.0 m), representing a bonanza intercept within a broader zone.
Positive factors
- moderate_grade_width_product
- exceptional_grade
- bonanza_intercept
- step_out_extension
Evidence · table
“5.99”
Context: 3.0
KBDD109Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.56Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD109
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.1 m
- True Width
- 8.325 m
- From
- 252.9 m
- To
- 264 m
- Hole Depth
- 245 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD109:252.9-264.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 519015
- Northing
- 633881
- Elevation
- 165 m
- Azimuth
- 114 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade-width product (17.316 g/t·m) with strong gold grade (1.56 g/t) over a moderate width (11.1 m), extending mineralization at depth.
Positive factors
- moderate_grade_width_product
- strong_grade
- moderate_continuity
- step_out_extension
Evidence · table
“1.56”
Context: 11.1
KBDD109Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD109
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- True Width
- 3 m
- From
- 259 m
- To
- 263 m
- Hole Depth
- 245 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD109:252.9-264.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 519015
- Northing
- 633881
- Elevation
- 165 m
- Azimuth
- 114 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade-width product (11.36 g/t·m) with strong gold grade (2.84 g/t) over a narrow width (4.0 m), within a broader significant intercept.
Positive factors
- moderate_grade_width_product
- strong_grade
- step_out_extension
Evidence · table
“2.84”
Context: 4.0
KBDD113Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD113
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 24 m
- True Width
- 18 m
- From
- 353 m
- To
- 377 m
- Hole Depth
- 423.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD113:353.0-377.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 519552
- Northing
- 634906
- Elevation
- 127 m
- Azimuth
- 114 °
- Dip
- -73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade-width product (15.36 g/t·m) with weak gold grade (0.64 g/t) over a strong width (24.0 m), extending mineralization at depth.
Positive factors
- moderate_grade_width_product
- strong_continuity
- step_out_extension
Evidence · table
“0.64”
Context: 24.0
KBDD113Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD113
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.5 m
- True Width
- 4.125 m
- From
- 354 m
- To
- 359.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 423.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD113:353.0-377.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 519552
- Northing
- 634906
- Elevation
- 127 m
- Azimuth
- 114 °
- Dip
- -73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade-width product (7.645 g/t·m) with moderate gold grade (1.39 g/t) over a narrow width (5.5 m), within a broader intercept.
Positive factors
- weak_grade_width_product
- moderate_grade
- step_out_extension
Evidence · table
“1.39”
Context: 5.5
KBDD115AEnchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD115A
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.21
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- True Width
- 6.75 m
- From
- 316 m
- To
- 325 m
- Hole Depth
- 471.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD115A:316.0-325.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 518669
- Northing
- 633524
- Elevation
- 144 m
- Azimuth
- 114 °
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade-width product (10.89 g/t·m) with moderate gold grade (1.21 g/t) over a moderate width (9.0 m), extending mineralization at depth.
Positive factors
- moderate_grade_width_product
- moderate_grade
- moderate_continuity
- step_out_extension
Evidence · table
“1.21”
Context: 9.0
KBDD115AEnchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD115A
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3.3 m
- True Width
- 2.475 m
- From
- 316 m
- To
- 319.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 471.6 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD115A:316.0-325.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 518669
- Northing
- 633524
- Elevation
- 144 m
- Azimuth
- 114 °
- Dip
- -61 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade-width product (7.59 g/t·m) with strong gold grade (2.30 g/t) over a narrow width (3.3 m), within a broader intercept.
Positive factors
- weak_grade_width_product
- strong_grade
- step_out_extension
Evidence · table
“2.30”
Context: 3.3
KBDD113Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD113
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21 m
- True Width
- 15.75 m
- From
- 381 m
- To
- 402 m
- Hole Depth
- 423.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD113:381.0-402.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 519552
- Northing
- 634906
- Elevation
- 127 m
- Azimuth
- 114 °
- Dip
- -73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade-width product (9.45 g/t·m) with weak gold grade (0.45 g/t) over a strong width (21.0 m), extending mineralization at depth.
Positive factors
- weak_grade_width_product
- strong_continuity
- step_out_extension
Evidence · text
“0.45 g/t Au over 21.0 m from 381.0 m”
KBDD113Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD113
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 2 m
- True Width
- 1.5 m
- From
- 400 m
- To
- 402 m
- Hole Depth
- 423.7 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD113:381.0-402.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 519552
- Northing
- 634906
- Elevation
- 127 m
- Azimuth
- 114 °
- Dip
- -73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Intertek Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- No
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak grade-width product (2.76 g/t·m) with moderate gold grade (1.38 g/t) over a narrow width (2.0 m), within a broader intercept.
Positive factors
- weak_grade_width_product
- moderate_grade
- step_out_extension
Evidence · text
“1.38 g/t Au over 2.0 m from 400.0 m”
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