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## RMI: GOLD-SILVER RESULTS EXPAND WADI SALAMAH POTENTIAL

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rmi-gold-silver-results-expand-wadi-salamah-potential--8cb38b96-ed3c-492e-b52e-dabf991547b3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/rmi-gold-silver-results-expand-wadi-salamah-potential--8cb38b96-ed3c-492e-b52e-dabf991547b3.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T23:07:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-22T00:11:28.031Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-22T00:11:28.031Z
- Company: Resource Minerals International Ltd (RMI)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155683)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.55
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Step-Out Extension, Deleterious Elements Present, Bonanza Intercept

Resource Minerals International Ltd reported encouraging rock chip and soil sampling results from its Wadi Salamah Project in Saudi Arabia, highlighting high-grade gold and silver at Target A and porphyry/skarn signatures at Target C. These early-stage exploration results expand the known mineralization and have led to the planning of an RC drill program for Target A.

## SNX: Quarterly Activities/Appendix 5B Cash Flow Report

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/snx-quarterly-activities-appendix-5b-cash-flow-report--ff14a838-0f2b-4062-82b9-6ddc19f57fcc) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/snx-quarterly-activities-appendix-5b-cash-flow-report--ff14a838-0f2b-4062-82b9-6ddc19f57fcc.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T23:31:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T00:13:34.326Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T00:13:34.326Z
- Company: Sierra Nevada Gold Inc. (SNX)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155106)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.701
- Atlas tags: Placement Completed, Director Participation, Stale Data Re-release, Strategic Review, Portfolio Streamlining

Sierra Nevada Gold Inc. announced the completion of a $12.85 million capital raise to fund a major 25,000m Phase 2 drilling program at its As Safra Copper-Gold Project in Saudi Arabia. The company is strategically focusing on KSA, initiating a commercialisation process for its Nevada assets. The report also re-stated historical drill results from Phase 1, including a high-grade polymetallic intercept.

## Riyadh to host sixth edition of Future Minerals Forum in January 2027

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/riyadh-to-host-sixth-edition-of-future-minerals-forum-in-january-2027--e45a42c5-6ff2-400c-b427-645419f04120) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/riyadh-to-host-sixth-edition-of-future-minerals-forum-in-january-2027--e45a42c5-6ff2-400c-b427-645419f04120.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-06T15:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-06T16:53:14.307Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-06T16:53:14.307Z
- Company: Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM)
- Original source: [globalminingreview](https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/06102026/riyadh-to-host-sixth-edition-of-future-minerals-forum-in-january-2027/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.164
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced the sixth Future Minerals Forum to be held in Riyadh in January 2027. The article also notes significant growth in Saudi exploration expenditure and mentions estimated resources at the Jabal Sayid REE project.

## Riad ist Gastgeber der sechsten Ausgabe des Future Minerals Forum im Januar 2027

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/riad-ist-gastgeber-der-sechsten-ausgabe-des-future-minerals-forum-im-januar-2027--090da7a6-0b30-4d7e-9300-f6dc26f83ab3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/riad-ist-gastgeber-der-sechsten-ausgabe-des-future-minerals-forum-im-januar-2027--090da7a6-0b30-4d7e-9300-f6dc26f83ab3.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-05T21:31:18.145Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-05T21:33:41.681Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-05T21:33:41.681Z
- Company: Future Minerals Forum
- Original source: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/riad-ist-gastgeber-der-sechsten-ausgabe-des-future-minerals-forum-im-januar-2027-302898870.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.262
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced that the sixth Future Minerals Forum will be held in Riyadh from January 12-14, 2027. The forum aims to focus on global mineral supply resilience and investment mobilization.

## Riad será la sede de la sexta edición del Foro de Minerales del Futuro en enero de 2027

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/riad-sera-la-sede-de-la-sexta-edicio-n-del-foro-de-minerales-del-futuro-en-enero--420cea87-1b3b-4bad-98c6-974e1de6a7d4) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/riad-sera-la-sede-de-la-sexta-edicio-n-del-foro-de-minerales-del-futuro-en-enero--420cea87-1b3b-4bad-98c6-974e1de6a7d4.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-05T21:31:18.145Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-05T21:33:35.055Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-05T21:33:35.055Z
- Company: Future Minerals Forum
- Original source: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/riad-sera-la-sede-de-la-sexta-edicion-del-foro-de-minerales-del-futuro-en-enero-de-2027-302898818.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.26
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced the sixth edition of the Future Minerals Forum to be held in Riyadh in January 2027. The release also notes that studies at the Jabal Sayid Rare Earth Elements Project have revealed an estimated resource of 114 million tonnes.

## Riyadh to Host Sixth Edition of Future Minerals Forum in January 2027

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/riyadh-to-host-sixth-edition-of-future-minerals-forum-in-january-2027--fe63c4fe-a309-41a7-9d7e-476c47bf5860) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/riyadh-to-host-sixth-edition-of-future-minerals-forum-in-january-2027--fe63c4fe-a309-41a7-9d7e-476c47bf5860.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-05T10:16:53.881Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-05T10:17:48.637Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-05T10:17:48.637Z
- Company: Future Minerals Forum
- Original source: [cnw](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/riyadh-to-host-sixth-edition-of-future-minerals-forum-in-january-2027-828842576.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.267
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource

The Future Minerals Forum (FMF) has announced its sixth edition will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in January 2027. The announcement also notes that studies at the Jabal Sayid Rare Earth Elements Project have revealed estimated resources of 114 million tons of ore.

## Sierra Nevada Gold sizes up As Safra copper-gold system with major drilling push

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-gold-sizes-up-as-safra-copper-gold-system-with-major-drilling-push--e54f5fa2-7f68-40a8-a365-4ac53dbcfe2b) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-gold-sizes-up-as-safra-copper-gold-system-with-major-drilling-push--e54f5fa2-7f68-40a8-a365-4ac53dbcfe2b.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-24T03:08:12.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-24T05:05:23.061Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-24T05:05:23.061Z
- Company: Sierra Nevada Gold (SNX)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/sierra-nevada-gold-sizes-up-as-safra-copper-gold-system-with-major-drilling-push/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.335
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Infill Drilling

Sierra Nevada Gold is launching a 25,000m drilling campaign at the As Safra project in Saudi Arabia to test copper scale and new targets. The program aims to define the Central Zone and explore a 12km prospective corridor, with first assays expected in November 2026.

## Sun Peak Intersects 16.5 meters of 2.23 % Zinc, 25 g/t Silver, 0.43 g/t Gold and 0.42 % Copper at Halahila Vms Project, Saudi Arabia

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-peak-intersects-16-5-meters-of-2-23-zinc-25-g-t-silver-0-43-g-t-gold-and-0-4--d1ca177c-bd06-4dea-a081-9cb5bfb5fa19) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-peak-intersects-16-5-meters-of-2-23-zinc-25-g-t-silver-0-43-g-t-gold-and-0-4--d1ca177c-bd06-4dea-a081-9cb5bfb5fa19.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-09T11:15:39.577Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Sun Peak Metals Corp. (PEAK)
- Original source: [accesswire](https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/sun-peak-intersects-16.5-meters-of-2.23-zinc-25-g%2ft-silver-0.43-g%2ft-gold-and-0.42-1218496)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.586
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Apparent Width Only, Maiden Drill Program, Polymetallic Intercepts, Step-Out Extension, Mill Route, Gravity Route

Sun Peak Metals Corp. announced positive assay results from its maiden 13-hole drill program at the Halahila VMS Project in Saudi Arabia. The program successfully intersected broad polymetallic mineralization, with highlights including 16.5 meters averaging 2.23% zinc, 25 g/t silver, 0.43 g/t gold, and 0.42% copper in hole HAL26DD013. The company confirmed a VMS system beneath a 650-meter surface gossan, noting that the mineralization remains open along strike and at depth.

## Sun Peak Intersects 16.5 meters of 2.23 % Zinc, 25 g/t Silver, 0.43 g/t Gold and 0.42 % Copper at Halahila Vms Project, Saudi Arabia

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-peak-intersects-16-5-meters-of-2-23-zinc-25-g-t-silver-0-43-g-t-gold-and-0-4--6bae410d-eaca-4d15-a7f5-f3088d431137) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-peak-intersects-16-5-meters-of-2-23-zinc-25-g-t-silver-0-43-g-t-gold-and-0-4--6bae410d-eaca-4d15-a7f5-f3088d431137.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-09T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Sun Peak Metals Corp. (PEAK.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/PEAK.V/press-releases/6089894909379644)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.315
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only, Step-Out Extension, Maiden Drill Program, Polymetallic Intercepts, Mill Route, Gravity Route

Sun Peak Metals Corp. announced initial assay results from its maiden 13-hole diamond drill program at the Halahila VMS Project in Saudi Arabia, confirming a polymetallic VMS system. Key intercepts include 16.5 meters averaging 2.23% zinc, 25.0 g/t silver, 0.43 g/t gold, and 0.42% copper in hole HAL26DD013. The company noted that the system remains open along strike and at depth, providing a strong foundation for follow-up exploration.

## Sun Peak Drills 39.0 Metres of 1.38% Copper and 0.84% Zinc and 19.42 Metres of 1.17% Copper, 2.59% Zinc and 22.35 G/T Silver at Safra Vms Project, Saudi Arabia

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-peak-drills-39-0-metres-of-1-38-copper-and-0-84-zinc-and-19-42-metres-of-1-1--8e271abe-4098-4759-9e0b-335b9bcb1ce4) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-peak-drills-39-0-metres-of-1-38-copper-and-0-84-zinc-and-19-42-metres-of-1-1--8e271abe-4098-4759-9e0b-335b9bcb1ce4.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-08T11:16:02.920Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Sun Peak Metals Corp. (PEAK)
- Original source: [accesswire](https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/metals-and-mining/sun-peak-drills-39.0-metres-of-1.38-copper-and-0.84-zinc-and-19.42-metres-of-1.17-1217941)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.42
- Atlas tags: Mill Route, Gravity Route

Sun Peak Metals Corp. announced positive assay results from its maiden 10-hole diamond drill program at the Safra VMS Project in Saudi Arabia. The drilling confirmed significant copper, zinc, gold, and silver mineralization at depth and along strike, with notable intercepts including 39.0 metres of 1.38% copper and 0.84% zinc, and 19.42 metres of 1.17% copper, 2.59% zinc and 22.35 g/t silver. These results validate the company's exploration methodology and provide a strong foundation for follow-up drilling to extend known zones and test new high-priority targets.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** 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.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.