NMG: High Grade Gold Intercepts from Lydia Gold Prospect

Original announcement by asx on

Company
New Murchison Gold Limited
Ticker
NMG
Exchange
ASX
Region
Western Australia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-29 23:30:29 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

New Murchison Gold Limited has announced high-grade gold intercepts from recent exploration drilling at its Lydia Gold Prospect in Western Australia. Notable results include 2m at 24.36 g/t Au from 46m and 3m at 14.53 g/t Au from 26m. The company reports that mineralization remains open at depth and along strike, with results intended to feed into future resource modeling for the project, which is located near its existing Crown Prince Operations.

Reasoning: The announcement reports multiple high-grade gold intercepts from shallow depths at the Lydia Gold Prospect, with several exceeding 10 g/t Au, which is exceptional for open-pit gold. The mineralization remains open, indicating strong exploration potential. The results are new and well-supported by QA/QC, enhancing confidence in the findings, despite the lack of true width disclosure.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercepts, with several exceeding exceptional thresholds for open-pit gold deposits.
  • Shallow mineralization, with intercepts starting from as little as 20m depth, indicating potential for open-pit mining.
  • Mineralization remains open at depth and along strike, suggesting potential for resource expansion.
  • Proximity to existing Crown Prince Operations, which could facilitate future development and processing.
  • Comprehensive QA/QC disclosure, including certified lab, QP sign-off, and detailed methods, enhances data credibility.
  • Results are new and not included in the previously announced MRE for Lydia, indicating fresh information.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole widths are reported, with true widths not known, which may overstate actual thickness.
  • Some reported intercepts are composite samples, which can sometimes mask internal variability.

Facts used in scoring: 27

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 1m at 47.20 g/t Au in NGGSRC1386 is exceptionally high-grade, well above the deposit-type norm for open-pit gold.

Evidence · text

“1m at 47.20g/t Au from 46m”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 1m at 37.40 g/t Au in NGGSRC1362 is exceptionally high-grade, well above the deposit-type norm for open-pit gold.

Evidence · text

“1m at 37.40g/t Au from 27m”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 1m at 20.80 g/t Au in LYRC003 is exceptionally high-grade, well above the deposit-type norm for open-pit gold.

Evidence · text

“1m at 20.80g/t Au from 103m”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 1m at 19.40 g/t Au in LYRC005 is exceptionally high-grade, well above the deposit-type norm for open-pit gold.

Evidence · text

“1m at 19.40g/t Au from 63m”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release includes QA/QC disclosure, mentioning CRM, blanks, duplicates, NATA accredited lab, and QP sign-off.

Evidence · text

“QA/QC samples are submitted at a rate of approximately 10% of total samples taken utilizing CRM, blanks and duplicates inserted at regular intervals.”

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 Alexander Johnston, a Competent Person and Member of the AIG, has signed off on the exploration results.

Evidence · text

“Information in this Announcement that relates to results is based upon work undertaken by Mr Alexander Johnston a Competent Person who is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG).”

JORC Compliantpositive · Story-specific tag

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The Competent Person's Statement refers to the 2012 Edition of the 'Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves' (JORC Code).

Evidence · text

“as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ (JORC Code).”

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: The release clearly states that significant intersections are calculated using a 0.5g/t Au cut-off with a maximum of 2m internal dilution.

Evidence · text

“All significant intersections are calculated using a 0.5g/t Au cut-off but allowing for internal dilution where the competent person assesses the interval as the same geological domain and the overall grade remains above 1g/t Au for the entire intercept.”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: The cut-off grade used for reporting significant intercepts is clearly stated as 0.5 g/t Au.

Evidence · text

“All significant intersections are calculated using a 0.5g/t Au cut-off”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that all widths are downhole lengths and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“All widths are downhole lengths; true widths are not known.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The 'NEXT STEPS' section mentions 'Infill drilling of the high-grade shoots' to feed into resource modelling.

Evidence · text

“Infill drilling of the high-grade shoots and step-out drilling of the open positions, in particular Lydia Main down-plunge, the deeper northern position at Lydia South and Lydia East at depth and to the south-east.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The 'NEXT STEPS' section mentions 'step-out drilling of the open positions' to extend mineralization.

Evidence · text

“Infill drilling of the high-grade shoots and step-out drilling of the open positions, in particular Lydia Main down-plunge, the deeper northern position at Lydia South and Lydia East at depth and to the south-east.”

Nearology Playneutral

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

Why it applies: The release emphasizes the proximity of the Lydia prospect to the company's existing Crown Prince Operations, leveraging its location for potential development.

Evidence · text

“Lydia is located within Mining Lease M51/889 (see Figure 1) in close proximity to the Crown Prince Operations.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 27. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (27)

LSRC002Garden Gully · goldGrade: 5.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LSRC002
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
5.41
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
26 m
To
31 m
Hole Depth
66 m
Intercept Depth
26 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LSRC002:26-31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia South
Easting
644349
Northing
7072405
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
91 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold grades at shallow depth, which is positive for potential open-pit development, and contributes to the overall positive exploration results for the Lydia prospect.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercept (5.41 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Shallow depth (26m) indicates potential for low-cost extraction.
  • Intercept contributes to the overall positive exploration update for the Lydia prospect.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“5m at 5.41g/t Au from 26m in LSRC002”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

LSRC002Garden Gully · goldGrade: 14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LSRC002
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
27 m
To
28 m
Hole Depth
66 m
Intercept Depth
26 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LSRC002:27-28
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia South
Easting
644349
Northing
7072405
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
91 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept at shallow depth is highly positive, demonstrating significant gold mineralization and contributing strongly to the overall prospectivity of Lydia South.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade gold intercept (14.00 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Shallow depth (27m) enhances potential economic viability.
  • Indicates a very high-grade core within a broader mineralized zone.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“including 1m at 14.00g/t Au from 27m”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

LYRC001Garden Gully · goldGrade: 2.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LYRC001
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
2.59
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
111 m
To
115 m
Hole Depth
144 m
Intercept Depth
111 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LYRC001:111-115
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia Main
Easting
644252
Northing
7072787
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
103 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides further evidence of gold mineralization at Lydia Main, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit, though not as high-grade as other reported results.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade (2.59 g/t Au) over a reasonable width (4m).

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · table

“2.59”

Context: 4

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

LYRC003Garden Gully · goldGrade: 4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LYRC003
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
48 m
To
51 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
48 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LYRC003:48-51
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia Main
Easting
644275
Northing
7072824
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
104 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept indicates good gold mineralization at shallow depth, supporting the prospectivity of Lydia Main.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade (4.00 g/t Au) at shallow depth (48m).

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · table

“4.00”

Context: 3

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

LYRC003Garden Gully · goldGrade: 8.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LYRC003
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
8.39
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
103 m
To
107 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
48 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LYRC003:103-107
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia Main
Easting
644275
Northing
7072824
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
104 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is a strong positive, indicating significant gold mineralization at Lydia Main with grades well above typical open-pit thresholds.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade gold intercept (8.39 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Good width (4m) for the reported grade.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“4m at 8.39g/t Au from 103m in LYRC003”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

LYRC003Garden Gully · goldGrade: 20.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LYRC003
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
20.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
103 m
To
104 m
Hole Depth
120 m
Intercept Depth
48 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LYRC003:103-104
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia Main
Easting
644275
Northing
7072824
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
104 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept is highly positive, demonstrating exceptional gold mineralization and significantly enhancing the prospectivity of Lydia Main.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza high-grade gold intercept (20.80 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Indicates a very high-grade core within a broader mineralized zone.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“including 1m at 20.80g/t Au from 103m”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

LYRC004Garden Gully · goldGrade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LYRC004
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
2.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
36 m
To
40 m
Hole Depth
90 m
Intercept Depth
36 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LYRC004:36-40
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia Main
Easting
644307
Northing
7072835
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
104 °
Dip
-61 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides further evidence of gold mineralization at Lydia Main, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade (2.08 g/t Au) over a reasonable width (4m) at shallow depth.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · table

“2.08”

Context: 4

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

LYRC004Garden Gully · goldGrade: 3.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LYRC004
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
3.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
67 m
To
71 m
Hole Depth
90 m
Intercept Depth
36 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LYRC004:67-71
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia Main
Easting
644307
Northing
7072835
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
104 °
Dip
-61 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept indicates good gold mineralization at Lydia Main, supporting the prospectivity of the area.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade (3.31 g/t Au) over a reasonable width (4m).

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · table

“3.31”

Context: 4

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

LYRC005Garden Gully · goldGrade: 5.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LYRC005
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
5.19
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
62 m
To
67 m
Hole Depth
93 m
Intercept Depth
62 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LYRC005:62-67
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia Main
Easting
644311
Northing
7072854
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
105 °
Dip
-59 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold grades over a good width, which is positive for potential open-pit development, and contributes to the overall positive exploration results for Lydia Main.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercept (5.19 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Good width (5m) for the reported grade.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“5m at 5.19g/t Au from 62m in LYRC005”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

LYRC005Garden Gully · goldGrade: 19.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LYRC005
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
19.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
63 m
To
64 m
Hole Depth
93 m
Intercept Depth
62 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LYRC005:63-64
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia Main
Easting
644311
Northing
7072854
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
105 °
Dip
-59 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept is highly positive, demonstrating exceptional gold mineralization and significantly enhancing the prospectivity of Lydia Main.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza high-grade gold intercept (19.40 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Indicates a very high-grade core within a broader mineralized zone.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“including 1m at 19.40g/t Au from 63m”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

LYRC016Garden Gully · goldGrade: 3.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LYRC016
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
3.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
110 m
To
112 m
Hole Depth
156 m
Intercept Depth
110 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LYRC016:110-112
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia Main
Easting
644300
Northing
7073007
Elevation
480 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept indicates good gold mineralization at Lydia Main, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade (3.50 g/t Au) over a moderate width (2m).

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · table

“3.50”

Context: 2

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

LYRC017Garden Gully · goldGrade: 2.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
LYRC017
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
2.84
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
99 m
To
102 m
Hole Depth
126 m
Intercept Depth
99 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
LYRC017:99-102
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia Main
Easting
644330
Northing
7073030
Elevation
480 m
Azimuth
91 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides further evidence of gold mineralization at Lydia Main, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade (2.84 g/t Au) over a reasonable width (3m).

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · table

“2.84”

Context: 3

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGRC1232Garden Gully · goldGrade: 7.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGRC1232
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
7.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
137 m
To
139 m
Hole Depth
141 m
Intercept Depth
137 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGRC1232:137-139
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia South
Easting
644328
Northing
7072451
Elevation
482 m
Azimuth
91 °
Dip
-61 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold grades at a deeper position, which is positive for extending the known mineralization at Lydia South.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade gold intercept (7.50 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Indicates deeper mineralization at Lydia South, which remains open.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“2m at 7.50g/t Au from 137m in NGGRC1232”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGRC1232Garden Gully · goldGrade: 14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGRC1232
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
137 m
To
138 m
Hole Depth
141 m
Intercept Depth
137 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGRC1232:137-138
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia South
Easting
644328
Northing
7072451
Elevation
482 m
Azimuth
91 °
Dip
-61 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept is highly positive, demonstrating significant gold mineralization at depth and enhancing the prospectivity of Lydia South.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade gold intercept (14.00 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Indicates a very high-grade core within a broader mineralized zone at depth.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“including 1m at 14.00g/t Au from 137m”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGRC1233Garden Gully · goldGrade: 3.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGRC1233
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
3.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
59 m
To
63 m
Hole Depth
127 m
Intercept Depth
59 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGRC1233:59-63
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia South
Easting
644329
Northing
7072411
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
91 °
Dip
-61 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept indicates good gold mineralization at Lydia South, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade (3.54 g/t Au) over a reasonable width (4m) at shallow depth.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · table

“3.54”

Context: 4

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGRC1236Garden Gully · goldGrade: 4.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGRC1236
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
4.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
51 m
To
56 m
Hole Depth
100 m
Intercept Depth
51 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGRC1236:51-56
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia South
Easting
644329
Northing
7072295
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
91 °
Dip
-61 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold grades over a good width, which is positive for potential open-pit development, and contributes to the overall positive exploration results for Lydia South.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercept (4.10 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Good width (5m) for the reported grade.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“5m at 4.10g/t Au from 51m in NGGRC1236”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGRC1236Garden Gully · goldGrade: 10.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGRC1236
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
10.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
52 m
To
53 m
Hole Depth
100 m
Intercept Depth
51 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGRC1236:52-53
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia South
Easting
644329
Northing
7072295
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
91 °
Dip
-61 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept is highly positive, demonstrating significant gold mineralization and enhancing the prospectivity of Lydia South.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional high-grade gold intercept (10.20 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Indicates a very high-grade core within a broader mineralized zone.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“including 1m at 10.20g/t Au from 52m”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGRC1239Garden Gully · goldGrade: 2.81Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGRC1239
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
2.81
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
50 m
To
53 m
Hole Depth
100 m
Intercept Depth
50 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGRC1239:50-53
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia South
Easting
644324
Northing
7072231
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
91 °
Dip
-61 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides further evidence of gold mineralization at Lydia South, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade (2.81 g/t Au) over a reasonable width (3m).

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · table

“2.81”

Context: 3

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGRC1249Garden Gully · goldGrade: 4.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGRC1249
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
4.53
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
40 m
To
44 m
Hole Depth
80 m
Intercept Depth
40 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGRC1249:40-44
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia East
Easting
645225
Northing
7072884
Elevation
485 m
Azimuth
52 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold grades at shallow depth, which is positive for potential open-pit development, and contributes to the overall positive exploration results for Lydia East.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercept (4.53 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Shallow depth (40m) indicates potential for low-cost extraction.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“4m at 4.53g/t Au from 40m in NGGRC1249”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGSRC1361Garden Gully · goldGrade: 1.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGSRC1361
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
1.91
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
18 m
To
26 m
Hole Depth
48 m
Intercept Depth
18 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGSRC1361:18-26
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia East
Easting
645200
Northing
7072963
Elevation
485 m
Azimuth
51 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept indicates good gold mineralization at very shallow depth, supporting the prospectivity of Lydia East.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade (1.91 g/t Au) over a good width (8m) at very shallow depth (18m).

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · table

“1.91”

Context: 8

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGSRC1362Garden Gully · goldGrade: 14.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGSRC1362
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
14.53
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
26 m
To
29 m
Hole Depth
72 m
Intercept Depth
26 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGSRC1362:26-29
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia East
Easting
645190
Northing
7072954
Elevation
485 m
Azimuth
51 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept at shallow depth is highly positive, demonstrating significant gold mineralization and contributing strongly to the overall prospectivity of Lydia East.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza high-grade gold intercept (14.53 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Shallow depth (26m) indicates potential for low-cost extraction.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“3m at 14.53g/t Au from 26m in NGGSRC1362”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGSRC1362Garden Gully · goldGrade: 37.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGSRC1362
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
37.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
27 m
To
28 m
Hole Depth
72 m
Intercept Depth
26 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGSRC1362:27-28
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia East
Easting
645190
Northing
7072954
Elevation
485 m
Azimuth
51 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept is extremely positive, demonstrating exceptional gold mineralization at shallow depth and significantly enhancing the prospectivity of Lydia East.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional bonanza high-grade gold intercept (37.40 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Indicates a very high-grade core within a broader mineralized zone at shallow depth.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“including 1m at 37.40g/t Au from 27m”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGSRC1385Garden Gully · goldGrade: 4.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGSRC1385
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
4.91
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
20 m
To
22 m
Hole Depth
60 m
Intercept Depth
20 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGSRC1385:20-22
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia South
Easting
644356
Northing
7072385
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold grades at very shallow depth, which is positive for potential open-pit development, and contributes to the overall positive exploration results for Lydia South.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercept (4.91 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Very shallow depth (20m) indicates potential for low-cost extraction.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“2m at 4.91g/t Au from 20m in NGGSRC1385”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGSRC1386Garden Gully · goldGrade: 24.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGSRC1386
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
24.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
46 m
To
48 m
Hole Depth
75 m
Intercept Depth
46 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGSRC1386:46-48
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia South
Easting
644336
Northing
7072386
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept at shallow depth is highly positive, demonstrating significant gold mineralization and contributing strongly to the overall prospectivity of Lydia South.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza high-grade gold intercept (24.36 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Shallow depth (46m) indicates potential for low-cost extraction.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“2m at 24.36g/t Au from 46m in NGGSRC1386”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGSRC1386Garden Gully · goldGrade: 47.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGSRC1386
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
47.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
46 m
To
47 m
Hole Depth
75 m
Intercept Depth
46 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGSRC1386:46-47
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia South
Easting
644336
Northing
7072386
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept is extremely positive, demonstrating exceptional gold mineralization at shallow depth and significantly enhancing the prospectivity of Lydia South.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional bonanza high-grade gold intercept (47.20 g/t Au) for an open-pit scenario.
  • Indicates a very high-grade core within a broader mineralized zone at shallow depth.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · text

“including 1m at 47.20g/t Au from 46m”

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGSRC1388Garden Gully · goldGrade: 3.48Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGSRC1388
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
3.48
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
52 m
To
56 m
Hole Depth
75 m
Intercept Depth
52 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGSRC1388:52-56
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia South
Easting
644328
Northing
7072345
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept indicates good gold mineralization at Lydia South, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Strong gold grade (3.48 g/t Au) over a reasonable width (4m) at shallow depth.

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · table

“3.48”

Context: 4

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

NGGSRC1398Garden Gully · goldGrade: 2.74Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NGGSRC1398
Project
Garden Gully
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
NMG

Geometry

Grade
2.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
61 m
To
64 m
Hole Depth
75 m
Intercept Depth
61 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NGGSRC1398:61-64
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Lydia South
Easting
644312
Northing
7072185
Elevation
480 m
Azimuth
90 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas Kalgoorlie
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
2 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides further evidence of gold mineralization at Lydia South, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.

Positive factors

  • Moderate gold grade (2.74 g/t Au) over a reasonable width (3m).

Negative factors

  • Only downhole width reported, true width not known.

Evidence · table

“2.74”

Context: 3

Tags used in scoring

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.