# Assay results for 13 drill holes return additional nickel and copper mineralisation at the near surface Yepleu prospect, Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--f01a28eb-0a1e-4681-b125-3b6e8bc69a35

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SME/news/7575939337189932/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2024-01-23T12:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Sama Resources Inc.

- Ticker: SME

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa

- Primary commodity: Nickel

- Secondary commodities: Copper, Cobalt, Palladium, Platinum, Gold

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-08-24 11:11:09 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Sama Resources announced additional drill results from its Yepleu prospect in Côte d'Ivoire, confirming and expanding near-surface nickel, copper, and PGE mineralization. The program identified a second new mineralized zone, with several holes intersecting significant widths and grades, including 2.60 m at 1.31% Ni and 0.95% Cu in S-349, and 5.55 m grading 0.95% Ni and 1.37% Cu in YE-49. The company noted that all holes were drilled vertically into a sub-horizontal target zone, meaning reported lengths are downhole apparent widths.

Reasoning: The drill results confirm and expand near-surface nickel-copper-PGE mineralization, including the discovery of a second new zone, which is a significant positive for the project's scale. However, the vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means reported lengths are apparent widths, and PGE/gold grades are generally low.

- Positive factor: Expansion of known mineralization

- Positive factor: Discovery of a second new mineralized zone

- Positive factor: Near-surface mineralization

- Positive factor: High-grade intercepts within broader zones

- Negative factor: Vertical drilling into sub-horizontal target zone implies apparent width only

- Negative factor: PGE and gold grades are generally low

Facts used in scoring: 156

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 156. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (156)

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.1 m
- From: 30.8 m
- To: 47.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:30.80-47.90
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: 17.10

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.1 m
- From: 30.8 m
- To: 47.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:30.80-47.90
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade over a moderate width, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 17.10

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.1 m
- From: 30.8 m
- To: 47.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:30.80-47.90
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 17.10

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.1 m
- From: 30.8 m
- To: 47.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:30.80-47.90
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 17.10

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.1 m
- From: 30.8 m
- To: 47.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:30.80-47.90
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 17.10

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.1 m
- From: 30.8 m
- To: 47.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:30.80-47.90
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 17.10

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.36
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.1 m
- From: 50.9 m
- To: 66 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.90-66.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak to moderate nickel grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.36

Context: 15.10

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.1 m
- From: 50.9 m
- To: 66 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.90-66.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade over a moderate width, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: 15.10

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.1 m
- From: 50.9 m
- To: 66 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.90-66.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 15.10

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.1 m
- From: 50.9 m
- To: 66 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.90-66.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: 15.10

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.1 m
- From: 50.9 m
- To: 66 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.90-66.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 15.10

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.1 m
- From: 50.9 m
- To: 66 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.90-66.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 15.10

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.21
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 73.1 m
- To: 77.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:73.10-77.10
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 4.00

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 73.1 m
- To: 77.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:73.10-77.10
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade over a narrow width, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 4.00

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 73.1 m
- To: 77.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:73.10-77.10
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 4.00

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 73.1 m
- To: 77.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:73.10-77.10
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 4.00

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 73.1 m
- To: 77.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:73.10-77.10
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 4.00

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 73.1 m
- To: 77.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:73.10-77.10
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 4.00

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.12
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.15 m
- From: 13.5 m
- To: 19.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:13.50-19.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: 6.15

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.15 m
- From: 13.5 m
- To: 19.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:13.50-19.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low copper grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 6.15

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.15 m
- From: 13.5 m
- To: 19.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:13.50-19.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 6.15

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.15 m
- From: 13.5 m
- To: 19.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:13.50-19.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows no palladium grade, indicating it's not present or below detection limits. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: No palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: 6.15

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.15 m
- From: 13.5 m
- To: 19.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:13.50-19.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows no platinum grade, indicating it's not present or below detection limits. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: No platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: 6.15

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.15 m
- From: 13.5 m
- To: 19.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:13.50-19.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 6.15

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 16.5 m
- From: 28.3 m
- To: 44.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:28.30-44.80
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 16.50

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 16.5 m
- From: 28.3 m
- To: 44.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:28.30-44.80
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low copper grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 16.50

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 16.5 m
- From: 28.3 m
- To: 44.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:28.30-44.80
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 16.50

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 16.5 m
- From: 28.3 m
- To: 44.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:28.30-44.80
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 16.50

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 16.5 m
- From: 28.3 m
- To: 44.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:28.30-44.80
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 16.50

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 16.5 m
- From: 28.3 m
- To: 44.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:28.30-44.80
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 16.50

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.22
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.9 m
- From: 51.8 m
- To: 55.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.80-55.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 3.90

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.9 m
- From: 51.8 m
- To: 55.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.80-55.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade over a narrow width, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: 3.90

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.9 m
- From: 51.8 m
- To: 55.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.80-55.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 3.90

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.9 m
- From: 51.8 m
- To: 55.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.80-55.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 3.90

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.9 m
- From: 51.8 m
- To: 55.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.80-55.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 3.90

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.9 m
- From: 51.8 m
- To: 55.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.80-55.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 3.90

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.25
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 49.4 m
- From: 14.3 m
- To: 63.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.30-63.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak to moderate nickel grade over a significant width, indicating continuous mineralization. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Positive factor: Continuous mineralization over a significant width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 49.40

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 49.4 m
- From: 14.3 m
- To: 63.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.30-63.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade over a significant width, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: 49.40

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 49.4 m
- From: 14.3 m
- To: 63.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.30-63.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 49.40

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 49.4 m
- From: 14.3 m
- To: 63.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.30-63.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 49.40

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 49.4 m
- From: 14.3 m
- To: 63.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.30-63.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 49.40

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 49.4 m
- From: 14.3 m
- To: 63.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.30-63.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 49.40

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.22
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 35.85 m
- From: 9.7 m
- To: 45.55 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.70-45.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a significant width, indicating continuous mineralization. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Positive factor: Continuous mineralization over a significant width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 35.85

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 35.85 m
- From: 9.7 m
- To: 45.55 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.70-45.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade over a significant width, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 35.85

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 35.85 m
- From: 9.7 m
- To: 45.55 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.70-45.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 35.85

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 35.85 m
- From: 9.7 m
- To: 45.55 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.70-45.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 35.85

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 35.85 m
- From: 9.7 m
- To: 45.55 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.70-45.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 35.85

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 35.85 m
- From: 9.7 m
- To: 45.55 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.70-45.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 35.85

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.29
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.65 m
- From: 7.85 m
- To: 25.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

Evidence · table

> 0.29

Context: 17.65

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.65 m
- From: 7.85 m
- To: 25.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade over a moderate width, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: 17.65

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.65 m
- From: 7.85 m
- To: 25.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 17.65

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.65 m
- From: 7.85 m
- To: 25.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 17.65

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.65 m
- From: 7.85 m
- To: 25.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 17.65

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.65 m
- From: 7.85 m
- To: 25.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 17.65

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 14.9 m
- From: 4.8 m
- To: 19.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-348:4.80-19.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: 14.90

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 14.9 m
- From: 4.8 m
- To: 19.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-348:4.80-19.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade over a moderate width, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 14.90

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 14.9 m
- From: 4.8 m
- To: 19.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-348:4.80-19.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 14.90

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 14.9 m
- From: 4.8 m
- To: 19.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-348:4.80-19.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 14.90

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 14.9 m
- From: 4.8 m
- To: 19.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-348:4.80-19.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 14.90

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 14.9 m
- From: 4.8 m
- To: 19.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-348:4.80-19.70
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 14.90

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.29
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 12.6 m
- To: 17.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:12.60-17.10
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

Evidence · table

> 0.29

Context: 4.50

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 12.6 m
- To: 17.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:12.60-17.10
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low copper grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 4.50

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 12.6 m
- To: 17.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:12.60-17.10
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 4.50

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 12.6 m
- To: 17.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:12.60-17.10
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 4.50

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 12.6 m
- To: 17.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:12.60-17.10
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 4.50

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 12.6 m
- To: 17.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:12.60-17.10
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 4.50

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.25
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.75 m
- From: 24.3 m
- To: 40.05 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:24.30-40.05
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 15.75

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.26
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.75 m
- From: 24.3 m
- To: 40.05 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:24.30-40.05
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak copper grade over a moderate width, contributing to the polymetallic nature. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.26

Context: 15.75

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.75 m
- From: 24.3 m
- To: 40.05 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:24.30-40.05
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 15.75

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.75 m
- From: 24.3 m
- To: 40.05 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:24.30-40.05
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: 15.75

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.75 m
- From: 24.3 m
- To: 40.05 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:24.30-40.05
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 15.75

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.75 m
- From: 24.3 m
- To: 40.05 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:24.30-40.05
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 15.75

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 42.25 m
- To: 46.75 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:42.25-46.75
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a narrow width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 4.50

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 42.25 m
- To: 46.75 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:42.25-46.75
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low copper grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 4.50

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 42.25 m
- To: 46.75 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:42.25-46.75
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 4.50

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 42.25 m
- To: 46.75 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:42.25-46.75
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 4.50

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 42.25 m
- To: 46.75 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:42.25-46.75
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 4.50

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 42.25 m
- To: 46.75 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:42.25-46.75
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 4.50

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.33
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 28.1 m
- From: 51.25 m
- To: 79.35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:51.25-79.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak to moderate nickel grade over a significant width, indicating continuous mineralization. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Positive factor: Continuous mineralization over a significant width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: 28.10

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 28.1 m
- From: 51.25 m
- To: 79.35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:51.25-79.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade over a significant width, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: 28.10

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 28.1 m
- From: 51.25 m
- To: 79.35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:51.25-79.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 28.10

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 28.1 m
- From: 51.25 m
- To: 79.35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:51.25-79.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 28.10

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 28.1 m
- From: 51.25 m
- To: 79.35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:51.25-79.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: 28.10

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 28.1 m
- From: 51.25 m
- To: 79.35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:51.25-79.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 28.10

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.51
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 18.65 m
- From: 8.15 m
- To: 26.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-350:8.15-26.80
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate nickel grade over a good width, contributing positively to the mineralization. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Positive factor: Moderate nickel grade over a good width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.51

Context: 18.65

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 18.65 m
- From: 8.15 m
- To: 26.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-350:8.15-26.80
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade over a good width, contributing positively to the polymetallic nature. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade over a good width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.30

Context: 18.65

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 18.65 m
- From: 8.15 m
- To: 26.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-350:8.15-26.80
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 18.65

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 18.65 m
- From: 8.15 m
- To: 26.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-350:8.15-26.80
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: 18.65

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 18.65 m
- From: 8.15 m
- To: 26.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-350:8.15-26.80
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 18.65

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 18.65 m
- From: 8.15 m
- To: 26.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-350:8.15-26.80
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: 18.65

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.33
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.7 m
- From: 18.7 m
- To: 34.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-351:18.70-34.40
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak to moderate nickel grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: 15.70

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.21
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.7 m
- From: 18.7 m
- To: 34.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-351:18.70-34.40
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade over a moderate width, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 15.70

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.7 m
- From: 18.7 m
- To: 34.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-351:18.70-34.40
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 15.70

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.09
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.7 m
- From: 18.7 m
- To: 34.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-351:18.70-34.40
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 15.70

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.7 m
- From: 18.7 m
- To: 34.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-351:18.70-34.40
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 15.70

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.7 m
- From: 18.7 m
- To: 34.4 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-351:18.70-34.40
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 15.70

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.46
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.05 m
- From: 24.95 m
- To: 26 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:24.95-26.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate nickel grade but over a very narrow width. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Positive factor: Moderate nickel grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.46

Context: 1.05

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.53
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.05 m
- From: 24.95 m
- To: 26 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:24.95-26.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade but over a very narrow width. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: 1.05

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.05 m
- From: 24.95 m
- To: 26 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:24.95-26.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade over a very narrow width, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 1.05

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.05 m
- From: 24.95 m
- To: 26 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:24.95-26.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade over a very narrow width, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: 1.05

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.05 m
- From: 24.95 m
- To: 26 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:24.95-26.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade over a very narrow width, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: 1.05

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.05 m
- From: 24.95 m
- To: 26 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:24.95-26.00
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade over a very narrow width, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 1.05

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.22
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 29 m
- To: 30.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:29.00-30.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a narrow width. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 1.50

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.09
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 29 m
- To: 30.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:29.00-30.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low copper grade over a narrow width, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 1.50

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 29 m
- To: 30.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:29.00-30.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade over a narrow width, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 1.50

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.94
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 29 m
- To: 30.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:29.00-30.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade over a narrow width, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.94

Context: 1.50

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.81
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 29 m
- To: 30.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:29.00-30.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade over a narrow width, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.81

Context: 1.50

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.26
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 29 m
- To: 30.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:29.00-30.50
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade over a narrow width, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept

Evidence · table

> 0.26

Context: 1.50

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 9 m
- From: 45.2 m
- To: 54.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:45.20-54.20
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: 9.00

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 9 m
- From: 45.2 m
- To: 54.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:45.20-54.20
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low copper grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 9.00

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 9 m
- From: 45.2 m
- To: 54.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:45.20-54.20
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 9.00

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9 m
- From: 45.2 m
- To: 54.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:45.20-54.20
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: 9.00

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.39
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9 m
- From: 45.2 m
- To: 54.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:45.20-54.20
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.39

Context: 9.00

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 9 m
- From: 45.2 m
- To: 54.2 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:45.20-54.20
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 9.00

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.28
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 19.45 m
- From: 57.2 m
- To: 76.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:57.20-76.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

Evidence · table

> 0.28

Context: 19.45

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 19.45 m
- From: 57.2 m
- To: 76.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:57.20-76.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade over a moderate width, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 19.45

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 19.45 m
- From: 57.2 m
- To: 76.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:57.20-76.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 19.45

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 19.45 m
- From: 57.2 m
- To: 76.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:57.20-76.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 19.45

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 19.45 m
- From: 57.2 m
- To: 76.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:57.20-76.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: 19.45

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 19.45 m
- From: 57.2 m
- To: 76.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:57.20-76.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 19.45

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 54.35 m
- To: 60.35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:54.35-60.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a moderate width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: 6.00

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 54.35 m
- To: 60.35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:54.35-60.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low copper grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: 6.00

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 54.35 m
- To: 60.35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:54.35-60.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 6.00

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 54.35 m
- To: 60.35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:54.35-60.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 6.00

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 54.35 m
- To: 60.35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:54.35-60.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: 6.00

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 54.35 m
- To: 60.35 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:54.35-60.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 6.00

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.24
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 20.1 m
- From: 62.8 m
- To: 82.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:62.80-82.90
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak nickel grade over a significant width, contributing to the overall mineralization footprint. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Weak nickel grade

Evidence · table

> 0.24

Context: 20.10

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 20.1 m
- From: 62.8 m
- To: 82.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:62.80-82.90
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade over a significant width, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Low copper grade

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: 20.10

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 20.1 m
- From: 62.8 m
- To: 82.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:62.80-82.90
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low cobalt grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low cobalt grade

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 20.10

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 20.1 m
- From: 62.8 m
- To: 82.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:62.80-82.90
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low palladium grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low palladium grade

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 20.10

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 20.1 m
- From: 62.8 m
- To: 82.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:62.80-82.90
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low platinum grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low platinum grade

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 20.10

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 20.1 m
- From: 62.8 m
- To: 82.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:62.80-82.90
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Dip: -90 °

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: sodium peroxide fusion ICP, Fire Assay ICPOES

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a very low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct. The vertical drilling into a sub-horizontal target means the reported length is an apparent width.

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: Very low gold grade

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 20.10

### including

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: including
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.26
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.26 % nickel is moderate against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.26

Context: including

### including

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: including
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.65
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.65 % copper is moderate against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.4 %·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.65

Context: including

### including

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: including
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.08 % cobalt is weak against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: including

### including

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: including
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.18 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: including

### including

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: including
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.06 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: including

### including

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: including
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: including

### Combined

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Combined
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.27 % nickel is below against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.27 % nickel is below the weak threshold \(0.3 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: Combined

### Combined

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Combined
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 5.1 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.14 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: Combined

### Combined

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Combined
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: Combined

### Combined

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Combined
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.05 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: Combined

### Combined

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Combined
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Combined

### Combined

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Combined
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.4 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.01 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Combined

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.63
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 62.9 m
- To: 64.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-48:62.9-64.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.63 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.63

Context: YE-48

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 62.9 m
- To: 64.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-48:62.9-64.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.18 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.18 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: YE-48

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 62.9 m
- To: 64.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-48:62.9-64.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: YE-48

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 62.9 m
- To: 64.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-48:62.9-64.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.15 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: YE-48

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 62.9 m
- To: 64.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-48:62.9-64.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.05 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: YE-48

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 62.9 m
- To: 64.4 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-48:62.9-64.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.01 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: YE-48

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--f01a28eb-0a1e-4681-b125-3b6e8bc69a35#fact-drill-facts-150)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.58
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10.95 m
- From: 97.15 m
- To: 108.1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-49:97.15-108.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.58 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.58

Context: YE-49

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--f01a28eb-0a1e-4681-b125-3b6e8bc69a35#fact-drill-facts-151)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.8
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10.95 m
- From: 97.15 m
- To: 108.1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-49:97.15-108.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.8 % copper is moderate against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 8.8 %·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.80

Context: YE-49

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--f01a28eb-0a1e-4681-b125-3b6e8bc69a35#fact-drill-facts-152)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10.95 m
- From: 97.15 m
- To: 108.1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-49:97.15-108.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: YE-49

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--f01a28eb-0a1e-4681-b125-3b6e8bc69a35#fact-drill-facts-153)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.95 m
- From: 97.15 m
- To: 108.1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-49:97.15-108.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.16 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: YE-49

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--f01a28eb-0a1e-4681-b125-3b6e8bc69a35#fact-drill-facts-154)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.95 m
- From: 97.15 m
- To: 108.1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-49:97.15-108.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.07 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: YE-49

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--f01a28eb-0a1e-4681-b125-3b6e8bc69a35#fact-drill-facts-155)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.95 m
- From: 97.15 m
- To: 108.1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-49:97.15-108.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.8 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.07 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: YE-49

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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