Newcore Gold Drilling Intersects 1.59 g/t Gold over 15.5 Metres, Including 3.22 g/t Gold over 6.4 Metres, at the Enchi Gold Project, Ghana
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Newcore Gold Ltd.
- Ticker
- NCAUF
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Ghana
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 00:22:46 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Newcore Gold announced positive drill results from its Enchi Gold Project in Ghana, highlighted by intercepts such as 1.59 g/t gold over 15.5 metres, including a higher-grade section of 3.22 g/t gold over 6.4 metres. These diamond drilling results from the Sewum Gold Deposit extend mineralization below the current pit-constrained resource and confirm continuity in shallow oxide-transition zones. The company views these results as significant for future resource growth and is continuing its 60,000-metre drill program.
Reasoning: Newcore Gold's latest drill results from the Enchi Gold Project in Ghana report several strong to exceptional gold intercepts, including 3.22 g/t Au over 6.4 metres and 1.59 g/t Au over 15.5 metres. These results extend mineralization below the existing pit-constrained resource and confirm near-surface continuity, indicating potential for resource growth. The company has disclosed robust QA/QC procedures and a Qualified Person sign-off, enhancing confidence in the results.
Positive factors
- strong_grades
- significant_intercept_lengths
- extension_of_mineralization
- qaqc_disclosed
- qp_signed
Facts used in scoring: 13
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'.
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 and information contained in this news release.
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.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling 'extended gold mineralization below the pit-constrained mineral resource estimate' and is 'focused on defining the resource growth potential at depth and along strike'.
Evidence · text
“extended gold mineralization below the pit-constrained mineral resource estimate released in March of this year, while also confirming near-surface lateral continuity in the adjacent sub-parallel structures. Importantly, although this drilling represents the deepest drilling completed to date at Sewum, holes only reached a maximum vertical depth of 140 metres, with the mineralized zone open at depth. The drilling also returned grades exceeding the mineral resource estimate grade both at surface and below the pits. With drilling ongoing and focused on defining the resource growth potential at depth and along strike, we are excited to continue to advance the district scale exploration opportunity at our Enchi Gold Project in Ghana.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (13)
SWDD107Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SWDD107
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.5 m
- From
- 147.5 m
- To
- 163 m
- Hole Depth
- 218.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 147.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SWDD107:147.5-163.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 521298
- Northing
- 628974
- Elevation
- 186 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold grade and moderate grade-width product in a significant intercept length, extending mineralization below the pit-constrained resource.
Positive factors
- strong_grade
- moderate_grade_width_product
- significant_intercept_length
- extension_of_mineralization
Evidence · table
“1.59”
Context: 15.5
SWDD107Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 3.22Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SWDD107
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.4 m
- From
- 152.9 m
- To
- 159.3 m
- Hole Depth
- 218.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 152.9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SWDD107:152.9-159.3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 521298
- Northing
- 628974
- Elevation
- 186 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional gold grade within a moderate width sub-interval, indicating a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- exceptional_grade
- moderate_grade_width_product
- high_grade_sub_interval
Evidence · table
“3.22”
Context: 6.4
SWDD112Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SWDD112
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10.5 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 10.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 185.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SWDD112:0.0-10.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 521021
- Northing
- 629065
- Elevation
- 132 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a good width, indicating near-surface mineralization.
Positive factors
- moderate_grade
- moderate_grade_width_product
- near_surface_mineralization
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: 10.5
SWDD112Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SWDD112
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 41 m
- From
- 21.5 m
- To
- 62.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 185.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 21.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SWDD112:21.5-62.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 521021
- Northing
- 629065
- Elevation
- 132 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a continuous intercept length, contributing to near-surface oxidized mineralization.
Positive factors
- weak_grade
- moderate_grade_width_product
- continuous_intercept_length
- near_surface_mineralization
Evidence · table
“0.69”
Context: 41.0
SWDD112Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SWDD112
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 25.2 m
- From
- 102.4 m
- To
- 127.6 m
- Hole Depth
- 185.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 102.4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SWDD112:102.4-127.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 521021
- Northing
- 629065
- Elevation
- 132 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -70 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a strong continuity intercept length, adding to the overall mineralization footprint.
Positive factors
- weak_grade
- moderate_grade_width_product
- strong_continuity_intercept_length
Evidence · table
“0.41”
Context: 25.2
SWDD108Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 41 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SWDD108
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 41 m
- From
- 141.5 m
- To
- 182.5 m
- Hole Depth
- 236.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 141.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SWDD108:141.5-182.5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 521279
- Northing
- 628978
- Elevation
- 186 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a continuous intercept length, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint.
Positive factors
- weak_grade
- moderate_grade_width_product
- continuous_intercept_length
Evidence · table
“0.48”
Context: 41.0
SWDD108Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SWDD108
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.5 m
- From
- 189.5 m
- To
- 208 m
- Hole Depth
- 236.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 189.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SWDD108:189.5-208.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 521279
- Northing
- 628978
- Elevation
- 186 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a significant intercept length, indicating a second mineralized zone.
Positive factors
- moderate_grade
- moderate_grade_width_product
- significant_intercept_length
Evidence · table
“0.82”
Context: 18.5
SWDD108Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SWDD108
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.5 m
- From
- 199.5 m
- To
- 204 m
- Hole Depth
- 236.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 199.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SWDD108:199.5-204.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 521279
- Northing
- 628978
- Elevation
- 186 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold grade within a narrow sub-interval, indicating a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- strong_grade
- weak_grade_width_product
- high_grade_sub_interval
Evidence · table
“2.26”
Context: 4.5
SWDD113AEnchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SWDD113A
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16.8 m
- From
- 75.9 m
- To
- 92.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 126.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 75.9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SWDD113A:75.9-92.7
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 521073
- Northing
- 629138
- Elevation
- 157 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- 90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a significant intercept length, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- moderate_grade
- moderate_grade_width_product
- significant_intercept_length
Evidence · table
“0.81”
Context: 16.8
SWDD113AEnchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SWDD113A
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.4 m
- From
- 76.6 m
- To
- 81 m
- Hole Depth
- 126.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 76.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SWDD113A:76.6-81.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 521073
- Northing
- 629138
- Elevation
- 157 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- 90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold grade within a narrow sub-interval, indicating a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- strong_grade
- weak_grade_width_product
- high_grade_sub_interval
Evidence · table
“2.41”
Context: 4.4
SWDD110Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 21.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SWDD110
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 21.2 m
- From
- 185.8 m
- To
- 207 m
- Hole Depth
- 225 m
- Intercept Depth
- 185.8 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SWDD110:185.8-207.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 521256
- Northing
- 629035
- Elevation
- 186 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak gold grade over a strong continuity intercept length, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- weak_grade
- moderate_grade_width_product
- strong_continuity_intercept_length
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 21.2
SWDD109Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.93Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SWDD109
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.05 m
- From
- 145.95 m
- To
- 157 m
- Hole Depth
- 278.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 145.95 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SWDD109:145.95-157.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 521249
- Northing
- 628998
- Elevation
- 184 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate gold grade over a significant intercept length, contributing to the overall mineralization.
Positive factors
- moderate_grade
- moderate_grade_width_product
- significant_intercept_length
Evidence · table
“0.93”
Context: 11.05
SWDD109Enchi Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SWDD109
- Project
- Enchi Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- NCAUF
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
- From
- 151 m
- To
- 155 m
- Hole Depth
- 278.2 m
- Intercept Depth
- 151 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- SWDD109:151.0-155.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Easting
- 521249
- Northing
- 628998
- Elevation
- 184 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
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
- 2026-04-08T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong gold grade within a narrow sub-interval, indicating a high-grade zone.
Positive factors
- strong_grade
- weak_grade_width_product
- high_grade_sub_interval
Evidence · table
“1.81”
Context: 4.0
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