WIA: Drilling at Kokoseb Reinforces Resource Growth Potential
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Wia Gold Limited
- Ticker
- WIA
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Namibia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-12 22:15:25 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Wia Gold Limited reports new assay results from 33 diamond drill holes at its Kokoseb Gold Project in Namibia, reinforcing underground resource growth potential. Significant intercepts include 15.5m @ 6.53 g/t Au and 20.7m @ 1.75 g/t Au, extending known mineralization and confirming grade continuity. The drilling program combines infill and step-out efforts, with results supporting the project's underground development and future resource updates.
Reasoning: New drill results from the Kokoseb Gold Project confirm and extend high-grade gold mineralization within the underground resource envelope and exploration targets, supporting future resource growth. The results demonstrate strong continuity and expand the known mineralized footprint at depth.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercepts
- Significant widths
- Extension of mineralization
- Confirmation of continuity
- JORC compliant reporting
- QP/CP sign-off
- Compositing parameters disclosed
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 13
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The sub-interval in KDD191 of 3m @ 27.93 g/t Au exceeds the 15 g/t Au exceptional threshold for underground gold deposits.
Evidence · text
“inc. 3m @ 27.93 g/t Au in KDD191”
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 states that drill holes imply a true thickness around half the down-hole intercept lengths but does not provide specific true widths for the reported intercepts.
Evidence · text
“Drill holes are inclined at around 55 to 60 degrees, with azimuths generally perpendicular to local mineralisation trends, implying a true thickness around half the down-hole intercept lengths.”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The drilling extended the Central Underground Exploration Target by approximately 470 metres and confirmed continuity to the southwest.
Evidence · text
“Central Underground Exploration Target extended 170m to the northeast and confirmation of 300m of continuity to the southwest.”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release states that industry best practice procedures were followed, including submitting blanks, field duplicates, and Certified Reference Material.
Evidence · text
“Industry best practice procedures were followed and included submitting blanks, field duplicates and Certified Reference Material.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document clearly states that reported intercepts are calculated using a weighted average at a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off grade and allowing internal dilution of maximum 2m consecutive low-grade material.
Evidence · text
“Reported intercepts are calculated using weighted average at a cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t Au and allowing internal dilution of maximum 2m consecutive low-grade material.”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The release explicitly mentions 'Infill drilling has further strengthened confidence in the continuity of mineralisation within the Central Underground Resource Envelope'.
Evidence · text
“Infill drilling has further strengthened confidence in the continuity of mineralisation within the Central Underground Resource Envelope.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (13)
KDD191Kokoseb · goldGrade: 6.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KDD191
- Project
- Kokoseb
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- namibia
- Ticker
- WIA
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.5 m
- From
- 499.5 m
- To
- 515 m
- Hole Depth
- 650 m
- Intercept Depth
- 499.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KDD191:499.5-515
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- Easting
- 525413
- Northing
- 7660046
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 33S
- Elevation
- 1064 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- 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
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows high-grade gold over a significant width, reinforcing confidence in the underground resource envelope. The included sub-interval is bonanza grade.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
- Infill drilling
- Underground target
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“15.5m @ 6.53 g/t Au from 499.5m, inc. 3m @ 27.93 g/t Au in KDD191”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "13 October 2026 Drilling at Kokoseb Continues to Reinforce Underground Resource Growth Potential Wia Gold Limited (ASX: "
KDD181Kokoseb · goldGrade: 2.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KDD181
- Project
- Kokoseb
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- namibia
- Ticker
- WIA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20 m
- From
- 544 m
- To
- 564 m
- Hole Depth
- 696 m
- Intercept Depth
- 544 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KDD181:544-564
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- Easting
- 525346
- Northing
- 7660024
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 33S
- Elevation
- 1064 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- 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
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept demonstrates strong grade continuity over a substantial width within the underground resource envelope.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
- Infill drilling
- Underground target
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“20m @ 2.70 g/t Au from 544m, inc. 3m @ 5.39 g/t Au in KDD181”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "13 October 2026 Drilling at Kokoseb Continues to Reinforce Underground Resource Growth Potential Wia Gold Limited (ASX: "
KDD184Kokoseb · goldGrade: 1.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KDD184
- Project
- Kokoseb
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- namibia
- Ticker
- WIA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 488 m
- To
- 506 m
- Hole Depth
- 570 m
- Intercept Depth
- 488 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KDD184:488-506
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- Easting
- 525466
- Northing
- 7660188
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 33S
- Elevation
- 1065 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- 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
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the understanding of grade continuity within the underground resource envelope.
Positive factors
- Significant width
- Infill drilling
- Underground target
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“18m @ 1.51 g/t Au from 488m, inc. 3m @ 3.69 g/t Au in KDD184”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "13 October 2026 Drilling at Kokoseb Continues to Reinforce Underground Resource Growth Potential Wia Gold Limited (ASX: "
KDD173Kokoseb · goldGrade: 1.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KDD173
- Project
- Kokoseb
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- namibia
- Ticker
- WIA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 436 m
- To
- 445 m
- Hole Depth
- 567 m
- Intercept Depth
- 436 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KDD173:436-445
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- Easting
- 525435
- Northing
- 7659971
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 33S
- Elevation
- 1063 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- 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
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept further strengthens confidence in the continuity of mineralization within the Central Underground Resource Envelope.
Positive factors
- Significant width
- Infill drilling
- Underground target
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“9m @ 1.94 g/t Au from 436m, inc. 3m @ 3.03 g/t Au in KDD173”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "13 October 2026 Drilling at Kokoseb Continues to Reinforce Underground Resource Growth Potential Wia Gold Limited (ASX: "
KDD163Kokoseb · goldGrade: 1.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KDD163
- Project
- Kokoseb
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- namibia
- Ticker
- WIA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20.7 m
- From
- 779 m
- To
- 799.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 822 m
- Intercept Depth
- 779 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KDD163:779-799.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- Easting
- 525124
- Northing
- 7659614
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 33S
- Elevation
- 1064 m
- Azimuth
- 80 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- 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
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept confirms the southwest plunging limb of the Central Underground Exploration Target, increasing confidence in its volume and future resource growth potential.
Positive factors
- Significant width
- High-grade sub-interval
- Extension drilling
- Underground target
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“20.7m @ 1.75 g/t Au from 779m, inc. 3m @ 6.34 g/t Au in KDD163”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "13 October 2026 Drilling at Kokoseb Continues to Reinforce Underground Resource Growth Potential Wia Gold Limited (ASX: "
KDD165Kokoseb · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KDD165
- Project
- Kokoseb
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- namibia
- Ticker
- WIA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 689 m
- To
- 699 m
- Hole Depth
- 771 m
- Intercept Depth
- 689 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KDD165:689-699
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- Easting
- 525244
- Northing
- 7659986
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 33S
- Elevation
- 1066 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- 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
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept further increases confidence in the interpreted volume of the Central Underground Exploration Target.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
- Extension drilling
- Underground target
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“10m @ 3.00 g/t Au from 689m, inc. 4m @ 4.83 g/t Au in KDD165”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "13 October 2026 Drilling at Kokoseb Continues to Reinforce Underground Resource Growth Potential Wia Gold Limited (ASX: "
KDD175Kokoseb · goldGrade: 1.47Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KDD175
- Project
- Kokoseb
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- namibia
- Ticker
- WIA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.2 m
- From
- 257.9 m
- To
- 276.1 m
- Hole Depth
- 423 m
- Intercept Depth
- 257.9 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KDD175:257.9-276.1
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- Easting
- 525983
- Northing
- 7660553
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 33S
- Elevation
- 1074 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- 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
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept supports the interpretation of extending the northeast limb of the Central Underground Exploration Target.
Positive factors
- Significant width
- Extension drilling
- Underground target
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“18.2m @ 1.47 g/t Au from 257.9m, inc. 3m @ 4.24 g/t Au in KDD175”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "13 October 2026 Drilling at Kokoseb Continues to Reinforce Underground Resource Growth Potential Wia Gold Limited (ASX: "
KDD188Kokoseb · goldGrade: 2.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KDD188
- Project
- Kokoseb
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- namibia
- Ticker
- WIA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 10 m
- From
- 846 m
- To
- 856 m
- Hole Depth
- 905 m
- Intercept Depth
- 846 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KDD188:846-856
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- Easting
- 525149
- Northing
- 7660163
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 33S
- Elevation
- 1066 m
- Azimuth
- 120 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- 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
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept further increases confidence in the interpreted volume of the Central Underground Exploration Target.
Positive factors
- Significant width
- Extension drilling
- Underground target
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“10m @ 2.01 g/t Au from 846m, inc. 3m @ 3.69 g/t Au in KDD188”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "13 October 2026 Drilling at Kokoseb Continues to Reinforce Underground Resource Growth Potential Wia Gold Limited (ASX: "
KDD174Kokoseb · goldGrade: 1.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KDD174
- Project
- Kokoseb
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- namibia
- Ticker
- WIA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.91
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 29 m
- From
- 755 m
- To
- 784 m
- Hole Depth
- 822 m
- Intercept Depth
- 755 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KDD174:755-784
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- Easting
- 525935
- Northing
- 7660816
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 33S
- Elevation
- 1072 m
- Azimuth
- 90 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- 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
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept reinforces the potential of the Deep High-Grade Exploration Target, highlighting broader underground potential.
Positive factors
- Significant width
- High-grade sub-interval
- Extension drilling
- Underground target
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“29m @ 1.91 g/t Au from 755m, inc. 3m @ 5.89 g/t Au in KDD174”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "13 October 2026 Drilling at Kokoseb Continues to Reinforce Underground Resource Growth Potential Wia Gold Limited (ASX: "
KDD183Kokoseb · goldGrade: 6.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KDD183
- Project
- Kokoseb
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- namibia
- Ticker
- WIA
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 623 m
- To
- 629 m
- Hole Depth
- 738 m
- Intercept Depth
- 623 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KDD183:623-629
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- Easting
- 525816
- Northing
- 7660725
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 33S
- Elevation
- 1071 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- 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
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This high-grade intercept from the Intermediate High-Grade Exploration Target highlights the potential of this zone.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Underground target
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“6m @ 6.06 g/t Au from 623m in KDD183”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "13 October 2026 Drilling at Kokoseb Continues to Reinforce Underground Resource Growth Potential Wia Gold Limited (ASX: "
KDD185Kokoseb · goldGrade: 2.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KDD185
- Project
- Kokoseb
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- namibia
- Ticker
- WIA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
- From
- 606 m
- To
- 624 m
- Hole Depth
- 681 m
- Intercept Depth
- 606 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KDD185:606-624
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- Easting
- 525543
- Northing
- 7658071
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 33S
- Elevation
- 1053 m
- Azimuth
- 80 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- 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
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows thick zones of high-grade mineralization at depth in the Southern Underground Exploration Target, increasing confidence in this zone.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
- Extension drilling
- Underground target
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“18m @ 2.78 g/t Au from 606m, inc. 3m @ 4.64 g/t Au in KDD185”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "13 October 2026 Drilling at Kokoseb Continues to Reinforce Underground Resource Growth Potential Wia Gold Limited (ASX: "
KDD176Kokoseb · goldGrade: 2.45Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KDD176
- Project
- Kokoseb
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- namibia
- Ticker
- WIA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9 m
- From
- 675.7 m
- To
- 684.7 m
- Hole Depth
- 732 m
- Intercept Depth
- 675.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KDD176:675.7-684.7
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- Easting
- 525543
- Northing
- 7657924
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 33S
- Elevation
- 1055 m
- Azimuth
- 80 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- 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
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows thick zones of high-grade mineralization at depth in the Southern Underground Exploration Target, increasing confidence in this zone.
Positive factors
- High-grade intercept
- Significant width
- Extension drilling
- Underground target
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“9m @ 2.45 g/t Au from 675.7m, inc. 3m @ 6.17 g/t Au in KDD176”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "13 October 2026 Drilling at Kokoseb Continues to Reinforce Underground Resource Growth Potential Wia Gold Limited (ASX: "
KDD194Kokoseb · goldGrade: 2.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KDD194
- Project
- Kokoseb
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- namibia
- Ticker
- WIA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 478 m
- To
- 485 m
- Hole Depth
- 552 m
- Intercept Depth
- 478 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KDD194:478-485
- Mining Method
- underground
Location
- Location
- Central Zone
- Easting
- 525555
- Northing
- 7658171
- CRS
- WGS84 Zone 33S
- Elevation
- 1052 m
- Azimuth
- 80 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- 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
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This intercept shows good thickness and grades within the Southern Target Zone for HG Gold, indicating continuity.
Positive factors
- Significant width
- Extension drilling
- Underground target
Negative factors
- Apparent width only
Evidence · text
“7m @ 2.16 g/t Au from 478m, inc. 3m @ 4.03 g/t Au in KDD194”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "13 October 2026 Drilling at Kokoseb Continues to Reinforce Underground Resource Growth Potential Wia Gold Limited (ASX: "
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.