PDI: Kiniero Drilling Delivers High-Grade Results at Gobele/Jean

Original announcement by asx on

Company
PDI Gold Limited
Ticker
PDI
Exchange
ASX
Region
Guinea, West Africa
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-10-04 22:21:43 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

PDI Gold Limited announced high-grade gold drill results from its Kiniéro Gold Project in Guinea, West Africa, with significant intercepts at depth beneath the Gobele and Jean deposits. The drilling, comprising 51 holes for 14,671m, returned grades substantially higher than the project's current resource average, including 28.35m at 5.87g/t Au and 16m at 7.55g/t Au. These results support the potential for a significant expansion of open-pit Mineral Resources and/or the definition of a maiden underground Mineral Resource, aiming to extend the mine life at Kiniéro.

Reasoning: PDI Gold reported high-grade gold drill results from the Kiniéro Gold Project, with several intercepts showing grades significantly above the project's current resource average. The drilling successfully extended mineralization at depth, supporting the potential for both open-pit resource expansion and a maiden underground resource. The results are highly novel as they target deeper sulphide mineralization, and confidence is high due to robust QA/QC disclosure.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercepts significantly above existing resource grades
  • Drilling extends mineralization at depth, indicating potential for underground resource
  • Strong GT products for several intercepts
  • Comprehensive QA/QC procedures and QP/CP sign-off
  • Results support continuity of mineralization within the vein network

Negative factors

  • True width not explicitly stated for intercepts, only downhole length

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 24

Classification and evidence

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 comprehensive QA/QC disclosure, mentioning certified labs, QP sign-off, and methods like standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“A systematic internal QA/QC programme was designed in accordance with industry best practices and implemented throughout the sampling and analytical process to monitor analytical accuracy and precision, identify potential contamination and assess the overall reliability of the analytical dataset.”

QP/CP Signedpositive

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

Why it applies: Mr. Franck Bizouerne, a Qualified Person and Competent Person, has verified and approved the scientific and technical contents of this announcement.

Evidence · text

“The scientific and technical contents of this announcement have been verified and approved by Mr. Franck Bizouerne, General Manager Exploration of PDI Gold, and a European Geologist of the European Federation of Geologists (“EFG”). Mr. Bizouerne is a “Qualified Person” pursuant to National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and a “Competent Person” as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (“JORC Code”).”

JORC Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: The announcement states that Mr. Bizouerne is a 'Competent Person' as defined in the 2012 Edition of the JORC Code and that 'Inferred Mineral Resources', 'Indicated Mineral Resources' and 'Measured Mineral Resources' have the same meaning under both the JORC Code and CIM Definition Standards.

Evidence · text

“Mr. Bizouerne is a “Qualified Person” pursuant to National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and a “Competent Person” as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (“JORC Code”).”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The announcement states that Mr. Bizouerne is a 'Qualified Person' pursuant to National Instrument 43-101.

Evidence · text

“Mr. Bizouerne is a “Qualified Person” pursuant to National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and a “Competent Person” as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (“JORC Code”).”

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: While a cut-off grade of 0.5g/t Au is mentioned for reporting intervals, the cut-off grade for compositing is not explicitly stated.

Evidence · text

“Minimum interval of 1m and cut-off grade of 0.5g/t Au. All intervals reported as downhole lengths.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 24. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (24)

GDD25-005Kiniéro · goldGrade: 5.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD25-005
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
5.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
263 m
To
268 m
Hole Depth
349.75 m
Intercept Depth
145 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD25-005:263-268
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
412832
Northing
1152079
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
494.7 m
Azimuth
305 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong grade for open-pit orogenic gold and a moderate grade-thickness product, contributing positively to the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept (5.32 g/t Au is strong for orogenic open pit, moderate for underground)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (26.6 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“5.32”

Context: 5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-001Kiniéro · goldGrade: 1.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-001
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
1.59
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
253 m
To
258 m
Hole Depth
332.5 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-001:253-258
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
412790
Northing
1151641
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
504.3 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate grade, supporting the overall mineralization continuity at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade intercept (1.59 g/t Au is strong for orogenic open pit, weak for underground)

Evidence · table

“1.59”

Context: 5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-004Kiniéro · goldGrade: 3.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-004
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
3.99
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11 m
From
185 m
To
196 m
Hole Depth
260.36 m
Intercept Depth
76 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-004:185-196
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
413125
Northing
1152293
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
601.6 m
Azimuth
120 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade intercept with a moderate grade-thickness product is a very positive result, indicating significant mineralization at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept (3.99 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit, strong for underground)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (44.0 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“3.99”

Context: 11

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-005Kiniéro · goldGrade: 4.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-005
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
4.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
From
222 m
To
227 m
Hole Depth
453 m
Intercept Depth
189 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-005:222-227
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
412263
Northing
1151176
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
481 m
Azimuth
332.4 °
Dip
-45 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade intercept with a moderate grade-thickness product is a very positive result, indicating significant mineralization at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • High-grade intercept (4.46 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit, strong for underground)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (22.3 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“4.46”

Context: 5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-007Kiniéro · goldGrade: 1.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-007
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
1.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
46.5 m
To
52.5 m
Hole Depth
548.22 m
Intercept Depth
17.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-007:46.5-52.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
412861
Northing
1151951
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
513.6 m
Azimuth
310 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate grade, supporting the overall mineralization continuity at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade intercept (1.45 g/t Au is strong for orogenic open pit, weak for underground)

Evidence · table

“1.45”

Context: 6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-008Kiniéro · goldGrade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-008
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
1.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.5 m
From
159 m
To
167.5 m
Hole Depth
588.5 m
Intercept Depth
49.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-008:159-167.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
412981
Northing
1152111
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
530.4 m
Azimuth
302.5 °
Dip
-65.8 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate grade, supporting the overall mineralization continuity at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade intercept (1.38 g/t Au is strong for orogenic open pit, weak for underground)

Evidence · table

“1.38”

Context: 8.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-011Kiniéro · goldGrade: 0.99Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-011
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
0.99
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
From
181 m
To
196 m
Hole Depth
497.5 m
Intercept Depth
87.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-011:181-196
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
413123
Northing
1152296
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
601.6 m
Azimuth
303.1 °
Dip
-64 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate grade, supporting the overall mineralization continuity at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade intercept (0.99 g/t Au is moderate for orogenic open pit, weak for underground)

Evidence · table

“0.99”

Context: 15

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-011Kiniéro · goldGrade: 1.95Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.42 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-011
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
1.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.42 m
From
216.88 m
To
224.3 m
Hole Depth
497.5 m
Intercept Depth
87.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-011:216.88-224.3
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
413123
Northing
1152296
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
601.6 m
Azimuth
303.1 °
Dip
-64 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate grade, supporting the overall mineralization continuity at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade intercept (1.95 g/t Au is strong for orogenic open pit, weak for underground)

Evidence · table

“1.95”

Context: 7.42

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-011Kiniéro · goldGrade: 1.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-011
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
1.75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18.8 m
From
234.2 m
To
253 m
Hole Depth
497.5 m
Intercept Depth
87.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-011:234.2-253
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
413123
Northing
1152296
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
601.6 m
Azimuth
303.1 °
Dip
-64 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate grade and grade-thickness product, supporting the overall mineralization continuity at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade intercept (1.75 g/t Au is strong for orogenic open pit, weak for underground)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (32.9 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“1.75”

Context: 18.8

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-013Kiniéro · goldGrade: 1.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-013
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
1.94
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.1 m
From
267.2 m
To
272.3 m
Hole Depth
557 m
Intercept Depth
55 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-013:267.2-272.3
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
413314
Northing
1152377
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
590.3 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate grade, supporting the overall mineralization continuity at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade intercept (1.94 g/t Au is strong for orogenic open pit, weak for underground)

Evidence · table

“1.94”

Context: 5.1

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-013Kiniéro · goldGrade: 14.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-013
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
14.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
389 m
To
392 m
Hole Depth
557 m
Intercept Depth
55 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-013:389-392
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
413314
Northing
1152377
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
590.3 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept with a moderate grade-thickness product is a highly significant result, indicating very high-grade mineralization at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade intercept (14.24 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit, strong for underground)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (42.7 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“14.24”

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: Grade of 14.24 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit and strong for underground mining.

Evidence · table

“14.24”

Context: 3

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-013Kiniéro · goldGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-013
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
1.15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m
From
458 m
To
467 m
Hole Depth
557 m
Intercept Depth
55 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-013:458-467
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
413314
Northing
1152377
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
590.3 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate grade, supporting the overall mineralization continuity at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade intercept (1.15 g/t Au is moderate for orogenic open pit, weak for underground)

Evidence · table

“1.15”

Context: 9

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-014Kiniéro · goldGrade: 5.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-014
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
5.29
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.8 m
From
125.9 m
To
129.7 m
Hole Depth
452 m
Intercept Depth
36 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-014:125.9-129.7
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
413330
Northing
1152269
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
577.9 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept with a moderate grade-thickness product is a highly significant result, indicating very high-grade mineralization at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade intercept (5.29 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit, strong for underground)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (20.1 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“5.29”

Context: 3.8

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: Grade of 5.29 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit and strong for underground mining.

Evidence · table

“5.29”

Context: 3.8

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-014Kiniéro · goldGrade: 11.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-014
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
11.75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.9 m
From
132.4 m
To
135.3 m
Hole Depth
452 m
Intercept Depth
36 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-014:132.4-135.3
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
413330
Northing
1152269
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
577.9 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept with a moderate grade-thickness product is a highly significant result, indicating very high-grade mineralization at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade intercept (11.75 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit, strong for underground)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (34.1 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“11.75”

Context: 2.9

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: Grade of 11.75 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit and strong for underground mining.

Evidence · table

“11.75”

Context: 2.9

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GDD26-014Kiniéro · goldGrade: 7.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GDD26-014
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
7.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.8 m
From
222.2 m
To
227 m
Hole Depth
452 m
Intercept Depth
36 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GDD26-014:222.2-227
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
413330
Northing
1152269
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
577.9 m
Azimuth
300 °
Dip
-55 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept with a moderate grade-thickness product is a highly significant result, indicating very high-grade mineralization at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade intercept (7.07 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit, strong for underground)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (34.0 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“7.07”

Context: 4.8

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: Grade of 7.07 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit and strong for underground mining.

Evidence · table

“7.07”

Context: 4.8

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GRCDD26-001Kiniéro · goldGrade: 1.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GRCDD26-001
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
1.09
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
28 m
From
98 m
To
126 m
Hole Depth
486.6 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GRCDD26-001:98-126
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
412906
Northing
1152268
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
514.3 m
Azimuth
310 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate grade and grade-thickness product, supporting the overall mineralization continuity at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade intercept (1.09 g/t Au is moderate for orogenic open pit, weak for underground)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (30.5 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“1.09”

Context: 28

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GRCDD26-001Kiniéro · goldGrade: 2.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GRCDD26-001
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
2.42
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17 m
From
388 m
To
405 m
Hole Depth
486.6 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GRCDD26-001:388-405
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
412906
Northing
1152268
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
514.3 m
Azimuth
310 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate grade and grade-thickness product, supporting the overall mineralization continuity at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade intercept (2.42 g/t Au is strong for orogenic open pit, weak for underground)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (41.2 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“2.42”

Context: 17

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GRCDD26-003Kiniéro · goldGrade: 3.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GRCDD26-003
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
3.36
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.5 m
From
383 m
To
388.5 m
Hole Depth
478 m
Intercept Depth
83 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GRCDD26-003:383-388.5
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
412950
Northing
1152365
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
539.8 m
Azimuth
305 °
Dip
-70 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept with a moderate grade-thickness product is a highly significant result, indicating very high-grade mineralization at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade intercept (3.36 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit, moderate for underground)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (18.5 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“3.36”

Context: 5.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: Grade of 3.36 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit and moderate for underground mining.

Evidence · table

“3.36”

Context: 5.5

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
GRCDD26-004Kiniéro · goldGrade: 3.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
GRCDD26-004
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
3.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
From
82 m
To
89 m
Hole Depth
421.7 m
Intercept Depth
1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
GRCDD26-004:82-89
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
412996
Northing
1152500
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
539.9 m
Azimuth
290 °
Dip
-75 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept with a moderate grade-thickness product is a highly significant result, indicating very high-grade mineralization at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade intercept (3.13 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit, moderate for underground)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (21.9 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“3.13”

Context: 7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: Grade of 3.13 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit and moderate for underground mining.

Evidence · table

“3.13”

Context: 7

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
NEGDDD26-005Kiniéro · goldGrade: 7.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NEGDDD26-005
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
7.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
16 m
From
144 m
To
160 m
Hole Depth
404 m
Intercept Depth
67 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NEGDDD26-005:144-160
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
413405
Northing
1152383
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
562.9 m
Azimuth
293.6 °
Dip
-64.5 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept with a strong grade-thickness product is a highly significant result, indicating very high-grade mineralization at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade intercept (7.55 g/t Au is strong for orogenic underground, exceptional for open pit)
  • Strong grade-thickness product (120.8 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“7.55”

Context: 16

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: Grade of 7.55 g/t Au is strong for orogenic underground mining and exceptional for open pit.

Evidence · table

“7.55”

Context: 16

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
NEGDDD26-005Kiniéro · goldGrade: 2.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NEGDDD26-005
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
2.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.1 m
From
168 m
To
175.1 m
Hole Depth
404 m
Intercept Depth
67 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NEGDDD26-005:168-175.1
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
413405
Northing
1152383
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
562.9 m
Azimuth
293.6 °
Dip
-64.5 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept provides a moderate grade, supporting the overall mineralization continuity at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade intercept (2.24 g/t Au is strong for orogenic open pit, weak for underground)

Evidence · table

“2.24”

Context: 7.1

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
NEGDRCDD26-001Kiniéro · goldGrade: 5.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 28.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
NEGDRCDD26-001
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
5.87
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
28.35 m
From
154.65 m
To
183 m
Hole Depth
259.55 m
Intercept Depth
151 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
NEGDRCDD26-001:154.65-183
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Gobele
Easting
413439
Northing
1152367
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
548.5 m
Azimuth
285 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept with a strong grade-thickness product and significant width is a highly material result, indicating very high-grade mineralization at Gobele.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade intercept (5.87 g/t Au is strong for orogenic underground, exceptional for open pit)
  • Strong grade-thickness product (166.5 g/t·m)
  • Strong continuity (28.35m width)

Evidence · table

“5.87”

Context: 28.35

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: Grade of 5.87 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit and strong for underground mining.

Evidence · table

“5.87”

Context: 28.35

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
JDD26-002Kiniéro · goldGrade: 4.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
JDD26-002
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
4.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.8 m
From
396.2 m
To
409 m
Hole Depth
447 m
Intercept Depth
53 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
JDD26-002:396.2-409
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Jean
Easting
411966
Northing
1152308
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
466.5 m
Azimuth
280 °
Dip
-65 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept at significant depth with a moderate grade-thickness product is a highly material result, indicating strong mineralization at Jean and supporting underground potential.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade intercept (4.25 g/t Au is strong for orogenic underground, exceptional for open pit)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (54.4 g/t·m)
  • Intercept at significant depth (396.2m) supports underground potential

Evidence · table

“4.25”

Context: 12.8

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: Grade of 4.25 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit and strong for underground mining.

Evidence · table

“4.25”

Context: 12.8

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”
JDD26-004Kiniéro · goldGrade: 11.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
JDD26-004
Project
Kiniéro
Commodity
gold
Region
guinea, west africa
Reported Region
guinea, west africa
Ticker
PDI

Geometry

Grade
11.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.8 m
From
221.2 m
To
226 m
Hole Depth
522.2 m
Intercept Depth
63.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
JDD26-004:221.2-226
Mining Method
mixed

Location

Location
Jean
Easting
411720
Northing
1152373
CRS
WGS84 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 29 North
Elevation
492.5 m
Azimuth
85 °
Dip
-60 °
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas and SGS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates, check_assays, umpire

Compositing

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

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade intercept at significant depth with a moderate grade-thickness product is a highly material result, indicating strong mineralization at Jean and supporting underground potential.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade intercept (11.18 g/t Au is strong for orogenic underground, exceptional for open pit)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (53.7 g/t·m)
  • Intercept at significant depth (221.2m) supports underground potential

Evidence · table

“11.18”

Context: 4.8

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive

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

Reason: Grade of 11.18 g/t Au is exceptional for orogenic open pit and strong for underground mining.

Evidence · table

“11.18”

Context: 4.8

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

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

Reason: The interval is reported as downhole length, with true width to be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.

Evidence · text

“All intervals reported as downhole lengths. True widths will be refined through ongoing structural interpretation.”

How Atlas produces this analysis

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