Northwire Canada EditionSunday, August 9, 2026
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WHN 0.375 −2.6% LME 0.140 +3.7% AAUC 30.49 +5.3% GGM 0.040 +14.3% FDY 6.18 +3.2% MOG 0.640 +3.2% NEXM 3.20 +1.3% NCAU 0.330 +3.1% LUC 0.160 +0.0% BTR 0.140 +0.0% SMRV 0.200 −16.7% BIG 0.880 +3.5% URC 3.89 +0.0% ATY 0.250 −2.0% NRM 0.075 +7.1% WMS 0.040 +0.0% WHN 0.375 −2.6% LME 0.140 +3.7% AAUC 30.49 +5.3% GGM 0.040 +14.3% FDY 6.18 +3.2% MOG 0.640 +3.2% NEXM 3.20 +1.3% NCAU 0.330 +3.1% LUC 0.160 +0.0% BTR 0.140 +0.0% SMRV 0.200 −16.7% BIG 0.880 +3.5% URC 3.89 +0.0% ATY 0.250 −2.0% NRM 0.075 +7.1% WMS 0.040 +0.0%
Drill Results

Allied Critical drills six m of 1.02% WO3 at Borralha

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Executive Summary

  • Allied Critical Metals Inc. released new assay results from its 2025 reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Borralha tungsten project, confirming strong mineralization continuity and expanding the Santa Helena breccia.
  • The results highlight significant grade and width enhancements, with Hole Bo-RC-27/25 intersecting 6.0 metres of 1.02% WO3, validating a broad, steeply dipping feeder system and supporting resource growth.
  • These findings are expected to directly inform the upcoming National Instrument 43-101 mineral resource estimate update (expected Q4 2025) and the preliminary economic assessment scheduled for Q1 2026.

Key Details

  • Hole Bo-RC-27/25:
    • Intersected 46.0 metres (33.1-metre total width) of 0.22% tungsten oxide (WO3) from 204.0 m.
    • Included 22.0 m (15.8-metre TW) of 0.35% WO3 from 228.0 m.
    • Included 6.0 m (4.3-metre TW) of 1.02% WO3 from 228.0 m.
    • This intercept expands the northwestern dip area of the Santa Helena breccia (SHB).
  • Hole Bo-RC-28/25:
    • Intersected 8.0 m (5.4-metre TW) of 0.68% WO3 from 90.0 m.
    • Included 2.0 m (1.4-metre TW) of 0.94% WO3 from 96.0 m.
    • Included an additional 4.0 m (2.7-metre TW) of 0.42% WO3 from 210.0 m.
    • Confirms high-grade lenses within the upper SHB flank, consistent with the 2024 geological model.
  • Drilling Progress:
    • 4,210 metres of drilling completed out of an initial 5,625-metre Phase 1 campaign.
    • Drilling was strategically focused to achieve desired results; final assay results are expected in the coming weeks.
  • Strategic Context:
    • Tungsten prices have reached a high of $685 (U.S.) per metric thermal unit APT, up approximately 50% in the past six months.
    • The project is positioned to support European supply chain resilience, given the EU's dependence on over 80% of tungsten imports from China.
  • Future Milestones:
    • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) expected in Q4 2025.
    • Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) scheduled for Q1 2026.

Notable Quotes

  • "Borralha continues to exceed expectations. We are now consistently intersecting thicker and higher-grade zones than previously modelled. Hole Bo-RC-27/25 delivered one of the most continuous and grade-consistent intercepts drilled to date within the northwestern extension of the Santa Helena breccia, validating our interpretation of a broad, steeply dipping feeder system." — Roy Bonnell, CEO
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