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## First Drill Assay Results from Tirzzit Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-drill-assay-results-from-tirzzit-project--f8750045-3a25-418a-bbbb-be1e2e6aba87) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-drill-assay-results-from-tirzzit-project--f8750045-3a25-418a-bbbb-be1e2e6aba87.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T05:00:02.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T07:06:23.770Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T07:06:23.770Z
- Company: Talisman Metals PLC (TLM)
- Original source: [lse](https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/TLM/first-drill-assay-results-from-tirzzit-project/17845073)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.586
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, True Width Disclosed

Talisman Metals PLC has announced the first drill assay results from its Tirzzit Project in Morocco, confirming copper-silver mineralisation within the Late Precambrian basal series. Highlight intercepts include 1.56% Cu and 64 g/t Ag over 2m in hole TRC01. The company is currently conducting an ongoing RC drilling program to define the extent and geometry of the strata.

## Aya Gold & Silver Files Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment Technical Report for Boumadine Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-files-updated-preliminary-economic-assessment-technical-report-f--986ef484-2c16-4e5d-a612-43619c283c9e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-files-updated-preliminary-economic-assessment-technical-report-f--986ef484-2c16-4e5d-a612-43619c283c9e.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T00:38:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T12:34:43.325Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T12:34:43.325Z
- Company: Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/461-tsx/aya/213286-aya-gold-silver-files-updated-preliminary-economic-assessment-technical-report-for-boumadine-project.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.567
- Atlas tags: NI 43-101 Compliant, Resource Update

Aya Gold & Silver has filed an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Boumadine Polymetallic Project in Morocco. The update features a significantly improved economic profile with an after-tax NPV of $3.5B and a 93% IRR, supported by an expanded mineral resource estimate.

## Aya Gold & Silver Files Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment Technical Report for Boumadine Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-files-updated-preliminary-economic-assessment-technical-report-f--cb87b848-b717-49af-8556-df59fab72485) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-files-updated-preliminary-economic-assessment-technical-report-f--cb87b848-b717-49af-8556-df59fab72485.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T12:40:44.810Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T12:40:44.810Z
- Company: Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/21/3385371/0/en/aya-gold-silver-files-updated-preliminary-economic-assessment-technical-report-for-boumadine-project.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.567
- Atlas tags: NI 43-101 Compliant, Resource Update

Aya Gold & Silver has filed an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Boumadine Polymetallic Project in Morocco. The 2026 PEA reports a significantly improved economic profile with a base case NPV (5%) of $3.5B and an IRR of 93%, supported by an extended 14-year mine life.

## Safi Silver Reports Positive First Drill Results from the Addana Project in Morocco

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/safi-silver-reports-positive-first-drill-results-from-the-addana-project-in-moro--48743694-31bb-4438-9ced-454f30806f57) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/safi-silver-reports-positive-first-drill-results-from-the-addana-project-in-moro--48743694-31bb-4438-9ced-454f30806f57.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T21:41:28.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T22:33:06.302Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T22:33:06.302Z
- Company: Safi Silver Corp. (SF)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/399-tsx-venture/sf/212906-safi-silver-corp-reports-positive-first-drill-results-from-the-addana-project-in-morocco.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only, Deleterious Elements Present

Safi Silver has reported its first assay results from the Addana Project in Morocco, highlighted by an unconfirmed 657 g/t Ag intercept in hole SW2026-02. The drilling intersected silver-bearing veins at shallow depths, with additional significant intercepts including 35.52 g/t Ag in hole SW2026-07.

## Safi Silver Corp. Reports Positive First Drill Results from the Addana Project in Morocco

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/safi-silver-corp-reports-positive-first-drill-results-from-the-addana-project-in--5be33924-a480-4204-bff3-9f3a9d50886e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/safi-silver-corp-reports-positive-first-drill-results-from-the-addana-project-in--5be33924-a480-4204-bff3-9f3a9d50886e.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T21:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T21:22:20.034Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T21:22:20.034Z
- Company: Safi Silver Corp. (SF.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/SF.V/press-releases/6885489104790900)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.354
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Apparent Width Only, QA/QC Disclosed, Deleterious Elements Present

Safi Silver Corp. has reported its first assay results from the Addana Project in Morocco, highlighted by an unconfirmed 657 g/t Ag intercept in hole SW2026-02. The results also include a confirmed 35.52 g/t Ag intercept in hole SW2026-07 with associated lead and antimony. The drilling confirms the presence of quartz-iron oxide veins consistent with the regional style.

## Critical Mineral Resources highlight progress in Morocco during first half

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-mineral-resources-highlight-progress-in-morocco-during-first-half--316f635c-ccc5-4d4d-805d-9d5c078b6040) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-mineral-resources-highlight-progress-in-morocco-during-first-half--316f635c-ccc5-4d4d-805d-9d5c078b6040.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-30T14:12:18.193Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-30T14:33:19.647Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-30T14:33:19.647Z
- Company: Critical Mineral Resources PLC (CMRS)
- Original source: [proactiveinvestors](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1099381/critical-mineral-resources-highlight-progress-in-morocco-during-first-half-1099381.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.358
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed

Critical Mineral Resources reported interim progress in Morocco, highlighting drilling at the Agadir Melloul project where Zone 1 intercepts exceeded width assumptions. The company strengthened its balance sheet with £1.2 million in cash and expects a maiden JORC Mineral Resource Estimate in Q4.

## MARKETS LIVE: Wall Street dips as oil steadies

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/markets-live-wall-street-dips-as-oil-steadies--3d6f1028-5320-4e1a-be00-d91f8ebe7b8e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/markets-live-wall-street-dips-as-oil-steadies--3d6f1028-5320-4e1a-be00-d91f8ebe7b8e.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-23T16:45:52.599Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-23T16:47:14.399Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-23T16:47:14.399Z
- Company: Critical Mineral Resources PLC (CMRS)
- Original source: [proactiveinvestors](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1098938/markets-live-wall-street-dips-as-oil-steadies-1098938.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.903
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept

Critical Mineral Resources PLC reported high-grade silver intercepts at the Agadir Melloul project in Morocco. The results included silver grades exceeding 5,000 g/t, accompanied by 10.2% copper and 2.8 g/t gold, identifying a potential new exploration target.

## Critical Mineral Resources unearths new exploration target in Morocco

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-mineral-resources-unearths-new-exploration-target-in-morocco--7a60ddb2-e873-4876-903c-774a8ff06c47) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/critical-mineral-resources-unearths-new-exploration-target-in-morocco--7a60ddb2-e873-4876-903c-774a8ff06c47.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-23T08:32:34.541Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-23T08:39:00.810Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-23T08:39:00.810Z
- Company: Critical Mineral Resources PLC (CMRS)
- Original source: [proactiveinvestors](https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1098949/critical-mineral-resources-unearths-new-exploration-target-in-morocco-1098949.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.498
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Bonanza Intercept, No QA/QC Disclosure

Critical Mineral Resources reported significant drill results at the Agadir Melloul project in Morocco, uncovering a new high-grade silver structure associated with massive sulphides. Notable intercepts include 8m at 0.58% Cu and 147 g/t Ag in hole BH174, alongside extensions of existing copper-silver mineralisation.

## Stellar AfricaGold Signs Contract For 5,000 Metre Phase II Diamond Drill Program At Tichka Est Gold Project, Morocco; Trenching Underway At New Dyke Target; High-Resolution Magnetic Survey Contracted

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stellar-africagold-signs-contract-for-5-000-metre-phase-ii-diamond-drill-program--3b6a4433-7939-4b66-b3c4-641045f1cad9) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stellar-africagold-signs-contract-for-5-000-metre-phase-ii-diamond-drill-program--3b6a4433-7939-4b66-b3c4-641045f1cad9.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-22T12:01:50.636Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T12:03:59.490Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T12:03:59.490Z
- Company: Stellar AfricaGold Inc. (SPX)
- Original source: [thenewswire](https://www.thenewswire.com/press-releases/1Bz4FXxzj-stellar-africagold-signs-contract-for-5-000-metre-phase-ii-diamond-drill-program-at-tichka-est-gold-project-morocco-trenching-underway-at-new-dyke-target-high-resolution-magnetic-survey-contracted.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.347
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Infill Drilling

Stellar AfricaGold has contracted a 5,000-metre Phase II diamond drilling program and a high-resolution drone magnetic survey at the Tichka Est Gold Project in Morocco. Trenching is also currently underway at a newly identified dyke target to facilitate further drilling in Q4 2026.

## Aya Gold & Silver Reports High-Grade Drill Exploration Results at Boumadine

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-reports-high-grade-drill-exploration-results-at-boumadine--0383acfc-bcf9-4960-9022-e3c7e0c30482) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aya-gold-silver-reports-high-grade-drill-exploration-results-at-boumadine--0383acfc-bcf9-4960-9022-e3c7e0c30482.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-22T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-22T12:16:23.452Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-22T12:16:23.452Z
- Company: Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA.TO)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/AYA.TO/press-releases/5144672995190546)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.712
- Atlas tags: None

Aya Gold & Silver has reported high-grade drill exploration results from its ongoing infill drill program at the Boumadine Project in Morocco. The results confirm strong high-grade continuity along the Boumadine Main Trend, with several intercepts showing bonanza silver equivalent grades. The company is aggressively advancing a 360,000-meter infill and expansion program, with significant potential to extend mineralization along strike and at depth.

# 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.