# Mining News in Georgia Canonical page: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news?regions=georgia Atlas summarizes and classifies mining-industry stories from third-party publishers. Follow each source link for the original reporting. Results: 7 Returned: 7 Coverage: drill results, resource updates, and metallurgy; primary commodity matching; all time unless dates are supplied. Region: Georgia (georgia) Applied filters: {"regions":["georgia"],"document_types":["drill_results","resource_update","metallurgy"],"document_type_match":"any"} Sort: published_at desc Offset: 0; page size: 10 ## krakatoa second drill rig zopkhito project - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/krakatoa-second-drill-rig-zopkhito-project--96e6535b-bc5a-4544-b58c-5101258aaf6d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/krakatoa-second-drill-rig-zopkhito-project--96e6535b-bc5a-4544-b58c-5101258aaf6d.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-14T14:45:57.518Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T14:47:51.083Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T14:47:51.083Z - Company: Krakatoa Resources - Original source: [miningtechnology](https://www.mining-technology.com/news/krakatoa-second-drill-rig-zopkhito-project/) - Atlas sentiment: 0.244 - Atlas tags: Infill Drilling Krakatoa Resources has deployed a second drill rig at the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project in Georgia to accelerate its 2026 exploration programme. The dual-rig campaign aims to support a JORC-compliant mineral resource estimate by targeting antimony and gold zones near historical workings. ## Krakatoa Resources adds second drill rig at Zopkhito - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/krakatoa-resources-adds-second-drill-rig-at-zopkhito--7425c446-0a1c-4125-a7ba-460f5d35a260) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/krakatoa-resources-adds-second-drill-rig-at-zopkhito--7425c446-0a1c-4125-a7ba-460f5d35a260.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-14T01:45:46.091Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T01:47:15.494Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T01:47:15.494Z - Company: Krakatoa Resources Ltd (KTA) - Original source: [proactiveinvestors](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1100049/krakatoa-resources-adds-second-drill-rig-at-zopkhito-1100049.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.421 - Atlas tags: Infill Drilling, No QP/CP Disclosure, Mill Route Krakatoa Resources has commenced drilling with a second rig at its Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project in Georgia to accelerate its 2026 program. The campaign aims to validate historical work and define mineralization to support a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate. The company is also advancing metallurgical studies, including flotation and ore sorting. ## KTA: Second Drill Rig Commences at Zopkhito Sb-Au Project - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kta-second-drill-rig-commences-at-zopkhito-sb-au-project--0ccad1f4-d849-453e-a5ed-3f6d5af20937) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kta-second-drill-rig-commences-at-zopkhito-sb-au-project--0ccad1f4-d849-453e-a5ed-3f6d5af20937.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-13T22:58:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T23:56:06.938Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T23:56:06.938Z - Company: Krakatoa Resources Limited (KTA) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03152164) - Atlas sentiment: 0.405 - Atlas tags: Infill Drilling Krakatoa Resources has commenced drilling with a second rig at the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold Project in Georgia to accelerate its 2026 exploration program. The company is also preparing for metallurgical testwork and aims to convert historical foreign resource estimates into a JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate. ## KTA: Company Presentation - 121 Mining Investment Global Online - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kta-company-presentation-121-mining-investment-global-online--c4f26ebf-1b01-4160-8c6c-401327c3565a) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kta-company-presentation-121-mining-investment-global-online--c4f26ebf-1b01-4160-8c6c-401327c3565a.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-13T22:50:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T23:54:48.198Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T23:54:48.198Z - Company: Krakatoa Resources Limited (KTA) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03152144) - Atlas sentiment: 0.568 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only, Step-Out Extension, Historical Estimate Only, No QP/CP Disclosure, Cut-off Undisclosed, Maiden Resource Krakatoa Resources Limited presented its Zopkhito Antimony-Gold project, showcasing recent high-grade drill results that validate historical mineralization. The project features significant historical foreign resource estimates for both antimony and gold, which the company aims to convert into a maiden JORC-compliant resource. The presentation emphasizes the project's strategic importance and clear development pathway. ## Krakatoa's Zopkhito drilling builds towards maiden JORC Resource - ICYMI - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/krakatoa-s-zopkhito-drilling-builds-towards-maiden-jorc-resource-icymi--592866f5-b6b9-42a4-bd2a-0970a6ef24d9) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/krakatoa-s-zopkhito-drilling-builds-towards-maiden-jorc-resource-icymi--592866f5-b6b9-42a4-bd2a-0970a6ef24d9.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-02T00:01:29.019Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-02T00:02:57.199Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-02T00:02:57.199Z - Company: Krakatoa Resources Ltd (KTA) - Original source: [proactiveinvestors](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1099419/krakatoa-s-zopkhito-drilling-builds-towards-maiden-jorc-resource-icymi-1099419.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.331 - Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension Krakatoa Resources has reported high-grade antimony and gold mineralisation from recent drilling at the Zopkhito project in Georgia. The results validate the historical model and have identified a new gold-rich zone and mineralisation extending beyond the current resource area. ## KTA: Company Presentation - A Strategic European Asset - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kta-company-presentation-a-strategic-european-asset--e80e9bd1-6202-43a0-accc-e70de9bd57ff) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kta-company-presentation-a-strategic-european-asset--e80e9bd1-6202-43a0-accc-e70de9bd57ff.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-01T01:07:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T02:24:05.136Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T02:24:05.136Z - Company: Krakatoa Resources Limited (KTA) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03147187) - Atlas sentiment: 0.358 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Inferred Resource Krakatoa Resources presented a strategic overview of the Zopkhito Antimony-Gold project in Georgia. The company is using modern drilling to validate a large historical resource consisting of 225kt of antimony and 7.1Mt of gold, while pursuing increased ownership through staged investment options. ## Small Cap Watch: Krakatoa, Pantoro and Janus Electric deliver updates - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/small-cap-watch-krakatoa-pantoro-and-janus-electric-deliver-updates--6e4ad71c-4e24-45d4-b025-9e4e433824ab) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/small-cap-watch-krakatoa-pantoro-and-janus-electric-deliver-updates--6e4ad71c-4e24-45d4-b025-9e4e433824ab.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-29T09:46:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T00:47:59.430Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T00:47:59.430Z - Company: Krakatoa Resources Ltd (KTA) - Original source: [proactiveinvestors](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1099253/small-cap-watch-krakatoa-pantoro-and-janus-electric-deliver-updates-1099253.html) - Atlas sentiment: 0.649 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed Krakatoa Resources reported high-grade antimony and gold assays from its Zopkhito project in Georgia. The results include a 5.61m intercept at 3.31 g/t gold and 4.28% antimony, confirming mineralization consistency. # 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.