Royal Road Minerals Reports Positive Rock-chip Channel Results from Ash Shajjah, Saudi Arabia: Follow-up Drilling Planned

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Royal Road Minerals Limited
Ticker
RYR
Exchange
TSX
Region
Saudi Arabia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-21 04:23:36 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Royal Road Minerals announced positive rock-chip channel sampling results from its Ash Shajjah prospect in Saudi Arabia, part of the Jabal Sahabiyah gold exploration project. The program extended the known gold mineralization to over 800 meters of strike, with highlights including 6 meters at 15.0 g/t gold. The company plans follow-up drilling to test these veins and their concealed extensions.

Reasoning: Royal Road Minerals reported encouraging rock-chip channel sampling results from its Ash Shajjah prospect, including a high-grade intercept of 6 meters at 15.0 g/t gold. The program extended the known gold mineralization to over 800 meters of strike, with potential for an open-pit scenario, and the company plans follow-up drilling. However, the results are from surface samples and are not true widths.

Positive factors

  • High-grade gold intercept (15.0 g/t over 6m)
  • Extension of gold mineralization to over 800 meters strike length
  • Potential for open-pit style scenario
  • Follow-up drilling planned

Negative factors

  • Results are from rock-chip channel samples, not drill core
  • Intercepts are not true widths

Facts used in scoring: 18

Classification and evidence

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 'Not true widths' for the reported intercepts and the table header notes '*NOT TRUE LENGTH'.

Evidence · text

“(Note: Not true widths; the Company does not yet have sufficient information to determine true widths)”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release details sample preparation, analysis procedures, and the insertion of CRMs, Blanks, and Duplicates into the sample batch.

Evidence · text

“Quality Assurance and Quality Control Sample preparation and analyses are conducted according to standard industry procedures at certified laboratories. ... QAQC materials including CRMs, Blanks, and Duplicates were inserted into the sample batch on a ratio of 1:28.”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The ASCH17 intercept of 6 meters at 15.0 g/t gold significantly exceeds the exceptional threshold of 5 g/t for open-pit gold deposits.

Evidence · table

“15.0”

Context: 6

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The continuous rock-chip channel sampling has extended the footprint of known gold mineralization at Ash Shajjah to more than 800 meters of strike, remaining open both to the north and the south.

Evidence · text

“Continuous rock-chip channel sampling has expanded on previous results ... and has now extended the footprint of known gold mineralization at Ash Shajjah to more than 800 meters of strike, remaining open both to the north and the south.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (18)

ASCH01Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH01
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11 m
From
0 m
To
11 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356842
Northing
2136649
Elevation
1268 m
Azimuth
47 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralization but not a standout result. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.9”

Context: 11

ASCH02Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH02
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
0 m
To
2 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356832
Northing
2136666
Elevation
1254 m
Azimuth
38 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint but not a significant result. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.4”

Context: 2

ASCH02Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH02
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
11 m
To
15 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356832
Northing
2136666
Elevation
1254 m
Azimuth
38 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint but not a significant result. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.4”

Context: 4

ASCH03Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 3.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH03
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
3.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
15 m
To
18 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356780
Northing
2136750
Elevation
1222 m
Azimuth
68 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold grade over a narrow width, which is a positive indicator for the project. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“3.5”

Context: 3

ASCH04Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH04
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9 m
From
5 m
To
14 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356779
Northing
2136768
Elevation
1226 m
Azimuth
56 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold grade over a moderate width, which is a positive indicator for the project. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 9

ASCH05Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH05
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
0 m
To
8 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356733
Northing
2136938
Elevation
1230 m
Azimuth
76 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint but not a significant result. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.4”

Context: 8

ASCH06Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH06
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
2.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
From
4 m
To
14 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356734
Northing
2136952
Elevation
1238 m
Azimuth
12 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows strong gold grade over a moderate width, which is a positive indicator for the project. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“2.2”

Context: 10

ASCH07Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH07
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11 m
From
0 m
To
11 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356707
Northing
2136987
Elevation
1232 m
Azimuth
91 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralization but not a standout result. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 11

ASCH08Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH08
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
0 m
To
8 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356726
Northing
2137052
Elevation
1225 m
Azimuth
104 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint but not a significant result. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.6”

Context: 8

ASCH009Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASCH009
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
7 m
To
10 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356733
Northing
2137401
Elevation
1238 m
Azimuth
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint but not a significant result. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.8”

Context: 3

ASCH010Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH010
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
4 m
To
6 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356728
Northing
2137262
Elevation
1233 m
Azimuth
105 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint but not a significant result. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 2

ASCH013Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH013
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
13 m
To
14 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356729
Northing
2137092
Elevation
1222 m
Azimuth
120 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very narrow intercept shows weak gold grade, contributing minimally to the overall mineralization footprint. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.4”

Context: 1

ASCH014Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH014
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20 m
From
8 m
To
28 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356712
Northing
2137023
Elevation
1232 m
Azimuth
120 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak gold grade over a significant width, which is a positive indicator for bulk tonnage potential. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.5”

Context: 20

ASCH015Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH015
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
16 m
To
19 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356725
Northing
2136916
Elevation
1233 m
Azimuth
60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows weak gold grade, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint but not a significant result. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“0.7”

Context: 3

ASCH015Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH015
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
2.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
31 m
To
33 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356725
Northing
2136916
Elevation
1233 m
Azimuth
60 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This narrow intercept shows strong gold grade, which is a positive indicator for the project. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“2.6”

Context: 2

ASCH016Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH016
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
3 m
To
11 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356747
Northing
2136881
Elevation
1227 m
Azimuth
90 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate gold grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralization but not a standout result. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 8

ASCH017Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH017
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
From
4 m
To
10 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356788
Northing
2136734
Elevation
1224 m
Azimuth
75 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows exceptional gold grade over a moderate width, representing a bonanza intercept and a highly significant result for the project. The width is not true width.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“15.0”

Context: 6

ASCH018Jabal Sahabiyah · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ASCH018
Project
Jabal Sahabiyah
Commodity
gold
Region
saudi arabia
Reported Region
Saudi Arabia
Ticker
RYR

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
4 m
To
5 m

Classification

Sample Type
channel

Location

Easting
356857
Northing
2136649
Elevation
1227 m
Azimuth
35 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Jeddah
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, standards, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-11-17T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very narrow intercept shows moderate gold grade, contributing minimally to the overall mineralization footprint. The width is not true width.

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 1

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