AA2: Dokwe Project Feasibility Programme Update
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Ariana Resources plc
- Ticker
- AA2
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Zimbabwe
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update, Metallurgy, Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-29 23:21:25 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Ariana Resources provides an update on its Dokwe Gold Project Feasibility Study in Zimbabwe. Key progress includes an independent Mineral Resource Estimate underway, metallurgical testwork with Xinhai and IMO, and completed geotechnical drilling. The company is also advancing water bore drilling and planning further exploration and sterilisation drilling.
Reasoning: Ariana Resources provides a comprehensive update on its Dokwe Gold Project Feasibility Study, detailing significant progress across multiple workstreams including resource estimation, metallurgical testwork, and site investigations, indicating advancement towards development, though the MRE itself is a re-statement.
Positive factors
- Feasibility Study program advancing on multiple fronts
- Independent Mineral Resource Estimate underway
- Metallurgical testwork underway with multiple labs
- Geotechnical drilling completed for pit design
- Water bore drilling underway to define processing water source
- Exploration planning and sterilisation drilling to commence
Negative factors
- Mineral Resource Estimate is a re-statement of a prior estimate
- No new metallurgical testwork results reported yet
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 15
Classification and evidence
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate is reported in accordance with the JORC (2012) Code, indicating a high reporting standard.
Evidence · text
“JORC (2012) Code”
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: The announcement explicitly states that Dr. Kerim Sener and Ms. Ruth Woodcock, both Competent Persons under JORC, are responsible for the information.
Evidence · text
“Dr. Kerim Sener, Managing Director of Ariana Resources plc. Dr. Sener is a Fellow of The Geological Society of London and a Member of The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining and has sufficient experience relevant to the styles of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity that has been undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined by the 2012 edition of the Australasian Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code)”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document provides an update on the Mineral Resource Estimate as part of the Feasibility Study Programme.
Evidence · text
“Dokwe Project Feasibility Programme Update”
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: The company confirms that the MRE is a re-statement of a previous announcement from May 2026, indicating no new material changes.
Evidence · text
“The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information or data that materially affects the information included in the Previous Market Announcement and, in the case of estimates of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the Previous Market Announcement continue to apply and have not materially changed.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The cut-off grade of 0.2 g/t Au used for the resource estimate is clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“using a cut-off grade of 0.2g/t Au”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: A significant portion of the total resource (12.08 Mt) is in the Inferred category, which has lower geological confidence.
Evidence · table
“12,080”
Context: Inferred
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: The resource includes a Measured category of 21.055 Mt, representing the highest confidence level.
Evidence · table
“21,055”
Context: Measured
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The resource includes an Indicated category of 29.331 Mt, providing good geological confidence.
Evidence · table
“29,331”
Context: Indicated
Bench Scale Onlynegative
Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
Why it applies: Metallurgical testwork is described as 'underway' with 'composites prepared' and 'bulk composites will be tested', suggesting bench or batch scale rather than pilot plant operations.
Evidence · text
“Metallurgical testwork underway with Xinhai and IMO”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The JORC Table 1 provides extensive details on QA/QC procedures for drilling and sampling, including blanks, standards, duplicates, and certified laboratories.
Evidence · text
“An adequate number of control samples were utilised during core sampling.”
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 JORC Table 1 explicitly states that 'Downhole true widths are not calculated' for the drilling results.
Evidence · text
“Downhole true widths are not calculated.”
Heap Leach Routeneutral
Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
Why it applies: the document describes a heap_leach route ("heap leach")
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route ("concentrate")
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route ("DMS")
Single Domain Onlynegative
Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
Why it applies: only one composite was tested
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
DPD133Dokwe NorthHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DPD133
- Project
- Dokwe North
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 250 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 575097
- Northing
- 7787953
- CRS
- UTM Zone 35S WGS84
- Elevation
- 1157 m
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Geotechnical drilling at Dokwe Central is a positive step for pit design, providing necessary data for the Feasibility Study.
Positive factors
- Geotechnical drilling completed for pit design
- High confidence in collar location from table
Negative factors
- Downhole true widths not calculated for drilling in general
Evidence · table
“DPD133”
Context: 575097
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DPD134Dokwe NorthView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DPD134
- Project
- Dokwe North
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 250 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 574873
- Northing
- 7787931
- CRS
- UTM Zone 35S WGS84
- Elevation
- 1156 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Geotechnical drilling at Dokwe Central is a positive step for pit design, providing necessary data for the Feasibility Study.
Positive factors
- Geotechnical drilling completed for pit design
- High confidence in collar location from table
Negative factors
- Downhole true widths not calculated for drilling in general
Evidence · table
“DPD134”
Context: 574873
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DPD135Dokwe NorthView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DPD135
- Project
- Dokwe North
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 250 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 574838
- Northing
- 7788177
- CRS
- UTM Zone 35S WGS84
- Elevation
- 1156 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Geotechnical drilling at Dokwe Central is a positive step for pit design, providing necessary data for the Feasibility Study.
Positive factors
- Geotechnical drilling completed for pit design
- High confidence in collar location from table
Negative factors
- Downhole true widths not calculated for drilling in general
Evidence · table
“DPD135”
Context: 574838
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DPD136Dokwe NorthView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DPD136
- Project
- Dokwe North
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 250 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 575041
- Northing
- 7788269
- CRS
- UTM Zone 35S WGS84
- Elevation
- 1156 m
- Azimuth
- 190 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Geotechnical drilling at Dokwe Central is a positive step for pit design, providing necessary data for the Feasibility Study.
Positive factors
- Geotechnical drilling completed for pit design
- High confidence in collar location from table
Negative factors
- Downhole true widths not calculated for drilling in general
Evidence · table
“DPD136”
Context: 575041
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DPD137Dokwe NorthView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DPD137
- Project
- Dokwe North
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 72.3 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 575165
- Northing
- 7788086
- CRS
- UTM Zone 35S WGS84
- Elevation
- 1156 m
- Azimuth
- 295 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Geotechnical drilling at Dokwe Central is a positive step for pit design, providing necessary data for the Feasibility Study.
Positive factors
- Geotechnical drilling completed for pit design
- High confidence in collar location from table
Negative factors
- Downhole true widths not calculated for drilling in general
Evidence · table
“DPD137”
Context: 575165
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
DPD151Dokwe NorthView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DPD151
- Project
- Dokwe North
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 178.9 m
Classification
- Program
- resource
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Easting
- 575175
- Northing
- 7788067
- CRS
- UTM Zone 35S WGS84
- Elevation
- 1157 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Geotechnical drilling at Dokwe Central is a positive step for pit design, providing necessary data for the Feasibility Study.
Positive factors
- Geotechnical drilling completed for pit design
- High confidence in collar location from table
Negative factors
- Downhole true widths not calculated for drilling in general
Evidence · table
“DPD151”
Context: 575175
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
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"
Resource Estimates (8)
measuredDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 21055000Grade: 0.92Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 621500Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:1af5ba3017681fa2c04e
- Deposit or zone
- Dokwe North
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 21055000
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 621500
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-28
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-28T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This Measured resource for Dokwe North provides high confidence data for the project, though it is a re-statement of a previous estimate.
Positive factors
- High confidence Measured category
- JORC 2012 compliant
- QP/CP signed off
Negative factors
- Estimate is a re-statement of prior data
Evidence · table
“21,055”
Context: Measured
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
indicatedDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 27224000Grade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 617400Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:ce31da49b21091df48a0
- Deposit or zone
- Dokwe North
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27224000
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 617400
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-28
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-28T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This Indicated resource for Dokwe North provides good confidence data for the project, though it is a re-statement of a previous estimate.
Positive factors
- Good confidence Indicated category
- JORC 2012 compliant
- QP/CP signed off
Negative factors
- Estimate is a re-statement of prior data
Evidence · table
“27,224”
Context: Indicated
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
inferredDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 11963000Grade: 0.67Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 258500Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:83a3dcb0d2f5332daa4e
- Deposit or zone
- Dokwe North
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 11963000
- Grade
- 0.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 258500
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-28
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-28T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This Inferred resource for Dokwe North provides an indication of potential but has lower geological confidence, and is a re-statement of a previous estimate.
Positive factors
- JORC 2012 compliant
- QP/CP signed off
Negative factors
- Estimate is a re-statement of prior data
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“11,963”
Context: Inferred
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
indicatedDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 2107000Grade: 1.39Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 94300Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:52544587bef2a20a3607
- Deposit or zone
- Dokwe Central
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2107000
- Grade
- 1.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 94300
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-28
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-28T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This Indicated resource for Dokwe Central provides good confidence data for the project, though it is a re-statement of a previous estimate.
Positive factors
- Good confidence Indicated category
- JORC 2012 compliant
- QP/CP signed off
Negative factors
- Estimate is a re-statement of prior data
Evidence · table
“2,107”
Context: Indicated
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
inferredDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 117000Grade: 1.66Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 6200Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:d8502a41c745dc0d1b70
- Deposit or zone
- Dokwe Central
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 117000
- Grade
- 1.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 6200
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-28
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-28T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This Inferred resource for Dokwe Central provides an indication of potential but has lower geological confidence, and is a re-statement of a previous estimate.
Positive factors
- JORC 2012 compliant
- QP/CP signed off
Negative factors
- Estimate is a re-statement of prior data
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“117”
Context: Inferred
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
measuredDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 21055000Grade: 0.92Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 621500Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:f798a67357622703e828
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 21055000
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 621500
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-28
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-28T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This total Measured resource for the Dokwe Project provides high confidence data, though it is a re-statement of a previous estimate.
Positive factors
- High confidence Measured category
- JORC 2012 compliant
- QP/CP signed off
Negative factors
- Estimate is a re-statement of prior data
Evidence · table
“21,055”
Context: Total Measured
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
indicatedDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 29331000Grade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 711700Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:61f375a954de2b0d01e6
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 29331000
- Grade
- 0.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 711700
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-28
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-28T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This total Indicated resource for the Dokwe Project provides good confidence data, though it is a re-statement of a previous estimate.
Positive factors
- Good confidence Indicated category
- JORC 2012 compliant
- QP/CP signed off
Negative factors
- Estimate is a re-statement of prior data
Evidence · table
“29,331”
Context: Indicated
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
inferredDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 12080000Grade: 0.68Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 264700Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:12286885c7633c633107
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 12080000
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 264700
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-28
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- No
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-28T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This total Inferred resource for the Dokwe Project provides an indication of potential but has lower geological confidence, and is a re-statement of a previous estimate.
Positive factors
- JORC 2012 compliant
- QP/CP signed off
Negative factors
- Estimate is a re-statement of prior data
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“12,080”
Context: Inferred
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
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.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
Metallurgical Results (1)
unspecifiedDokwe Gold Project · goldView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AA2
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- unspecified
- Processing Route
- unspecified
- Sample
- 28 composites prepared, including three bulk composites and remaining mine schedule and variability composites
Lab
- Laboratory
- Xinhai and IMO
- Consultant
- Independent Metallurgical Operations Pty. Ltd.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Metallurgical testwork is a critical step for the Feasibility Study, and its commencement with multiple composites and labs is a positive development, though results are pending.
Positive factors
- Metallurgical testwork is underway for Feasibility Study
- Multiple composites being tested, including bulk and variability samples
- Work being conducted by reputable laboratories (Xinhai, IMO)
Negative factors
- No metallurgical testwork results reported yet
Evidence · text
“Metallurgical testwork underway with Xinhai and IMO, in China and Australia respectively.”
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.