Assay results for 7 holes return up to 1.58% nickel at the Yepleu prospect, Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa. This shallow new discovery currently measures 500 metres by 400 metres

Original announcement by tmx on

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, Resource update
Extracted
2026-08-24 11:11:03 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Sama Resources Inc. announced positive assay results from 7 drill holes at its Yepleu prospect in Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa, confirming a new, shallow, 500m x 400m nickel-copper-PGE discovery that remains open in all directions. Highlights include 4.35m grading 1.58% Ni and 0.65% Cu from 17m depth in hole S-342, and 2.75m grading 1.02% Ni and 0.56% Cu from 13m depth in hole S-341. The company also provided details on its NI 43-101 compliant QA/QC procedures and mentioned a revised mineral resource estimate for its nearby Samapleu-Grata deposits.

Reasoning: The announcement reports high-grade nickel, copper, and PGE intercepts from a new, shallow, and open-ended discovery at the Yepleu prospect, indicating significant exploration potential.

Positive factors

  • New discovery
  • High-grade intercepts
  • Shallow mineralization
  • Open in all directions
  • Polymetallic (Ni-Cu-PGE)

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only for some intercepts

Facts used in scoring: 71

Atlas analysis — Sama Resources Inc.: Assay results for 7 holes return up to 1.58% nickel at the Yepleu prospect, Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa. This shallow new discovery currently measures 500 metres by 400 metres. 0.54 % over 21.35 m; 0.25 % over 38.55 m; 0.21 % over 35.1 m

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 71. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (71)

S-336nickelGrade: 0.28Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.55 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-336
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.28
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18.55 m
From
10.65 m
To
30.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-336:10.65-30.70
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a moderate width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.28”

Context: 18.55

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-336nickelGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.85 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-336
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows strong nickel grades, enhancing the overall prospectivity of the new discovery.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.13”

Context: 1.85

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-337nickelGrade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-337
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.9 m
From
2.4 m
To
10.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-337:2.40-10.30
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a moderate width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.33”

Context: 7.90

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-338nickelGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-338
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
35.1 m
From
12.8 m
To
47.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-338:12.80-47.90
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a significant width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 35.10

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-338nickelGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.4 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-338
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
1.05
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows strong nickel grades, enhancing the overall prospectivity of the new discovery.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.05”

Context: 0.40

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-338nickelGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-338
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7 m
From
52.4 m
To
59.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-338:52.40-59.40
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a moderate width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 7.00

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-339nickelGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.75 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-339
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.75 m
From
14.85 m
To
26.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-339:14.85-26.60
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a moderate width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.18”

Context: 11.75

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-339nickelGrade: 0.86Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.65 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-339
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.86
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.65 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate nickel grades, enhancing the overall prospectivity of the new discovery.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.86”

Context: 1.65

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-339nickelGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-339
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.2 m
From
28.9 m
To
40.1 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-339:28.90-40.10
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a moderate width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 11.20

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-339nickelGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-339
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.2 m
From
44.4 m
To
45.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-339:44.40-45.60
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate nickel grades over a narrow width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.49”

Context: 1.20

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-339nickelGrade: 0.55Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.75 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-339
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.55
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.75 m
From
48.55 m
To
49.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-339:48.55-49.30
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate nickel grades over a narrow width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.55”

Context: 0.75

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-340nickelGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38.55 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-340
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
38.55 m
From
20.3 m
To
58.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-340:20.30-58.85
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a significant width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: 38.55

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-340nickelGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.7 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-340
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.94
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate nickel grades, enhancing the overall prospectivity of the new discovery.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.94”

Context: 0.70

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-340nickelGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-340
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.9 m
From
61.5 m
To
67.4 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-340:61.50-67.40
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a moderate width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.30”

Context: 5.90

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-341nickelGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-341
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.5 m
From
13.3 m
To
17.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-341:13.30-17.80
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a narrow width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: 4.50

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-341nickelGrade: 0.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-341
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.29
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
16.6 m
From
28 m
To
51.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-341:28.00-51.90
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a moderate width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.29”

Context: 16.60

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-341nickelGrade: 1.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.65 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-341
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
1.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
0.65 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows strong nickel grades, enhancing the overall prospectivity of the new discovery.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“1.15”

Context: 0.65

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-342nickelGrade: 0.53Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-342
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.53
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.5 m
From
17.3 m
To
21.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-342:17.30-21.80
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate nickel grades over a narrow width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.53”

Context: 4.50

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-342nickelGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-342
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows moderate nickel grades, enhancing the overall prospectivity of the new discovery.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.40”

Context: 1.20

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-342nickelGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-342
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.35 m
From
24.6 m
To
35.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-342:24.60-35.95
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows weak nickel grades over a moderate width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: 11.35

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-342nickelGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-342
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.54
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
21.35 m
From
38 m
To
59.35 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-342:38.00-59.35
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows moderate nickel grades over a significant width, contributing to the new discovery at Yepleu.

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“0.54”

Context: 21.35

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-341nickelGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-341
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
1.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.75 m
From
13 m
To
15.75 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-341:13-15.75
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade nickel intercept from a shallow depth in a new discovery is a significant positive result.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • Shallow mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · text

“2.75 m of massive sulphide at 1.02% Ni and 0.56% Cu from 13 m below surface.”

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-341copperGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-341
Commodity
copper
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.56
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.75 m
From
13 m
To
15.75 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-341:13-15.75
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate-grade copper intercept from a shallow depth in a new discovery is a positive result, complementing the nickel grades.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Shallow mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · text

“2.75 m of massive sulphide at 1.02% Ni and 0.56% Cu from 13 m below surface.”

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-342nickelGrade: 1.58Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-342
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
1.58
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.35 m
From
17 m
To
21.35 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-342:17-21.35
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade nickel intercept from a shallow depth in a new discovery is a significant positive result, representing the highest grade reported.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • Shallow mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · text

“4.35 m of massive sulphide grading 1.58% Ni and 0.65% Cu from 17 m below surface.”

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
S-342copperGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-342
Commodity
copper
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.65
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.35 m
From
17 m
To
21.35 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-342:17-21.35
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Laboratories Ltd
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
ICP, Fire Assay

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate-grade copper intercept from a shallow depth in a new discovery is a positive result, complementing the high nickel grades.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade
  • Shallow mineralization

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · text

“4.35 m of massive sulphide grading 1.58% Ni and 0.65% Cu from 17 m below surface.”

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: Core lengths are reported along borehole, indicating apparent width only.

Evidence · text

“core lengths are reported along borehole”

QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Reason: The release explicitly mentions NI 43-101 compliance, a qualified person, and specific laboratory procedures.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101 and QA/QC”
Fact 26Samapleu-Grata deposits · nickelGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Samapleu-Grata deposits
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a restatement of a prior Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Samapleu-Grata deposits, providing context but not new information.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Indicated Resource

Negative factors

  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · text

“14.99 Mt averaging 0.25% Ni for 81.6 Mlbs of Ni metal”

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

NI 43-101 CompliantRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Reason: The resource estimate is stated to be NI 43-101 compliant.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101-compliant technical report for the Samapleu Project”

QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by a 'qualified person' as defined by NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

“reviewed and approved by Dr. Marc-Antoine Audet, Ph.D. Geology, P.Geo and President and CEO of Sama, a ‘qualified person’”

Stale EstimateRejected · negative · Story-specific tag

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Reason: The effective date of the resource estimate is June 27, 2023, making it over 6 months old at the time of this announcement.

Evidence · text

“effective date of 27 June 2023”

Indicated ResourceRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Reason: The resource is classified as Indicated, which provides reasonable geological confidence.

Evidence · text

“Inferred and Indicated categories respectively”
Fact 27Samapleu-Grata deposits · copperGrade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Samapleu-Grata deposits
Commodity
copper
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a restatement of a prior Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Samapleu-Grata deposits, providing context but not new information.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Indicated Resource

Negative factors

  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · text

“0.22% Cu for 72.9 Mlbs of Cu metal”

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

NI 43-101 CompliantRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Reason: The resource estimate is stated to be NI 43-101 compliant.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101-compliant technical report for the Samapleu Project”

QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by a 'qualified person' as defined by NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

“reviewed and approved by Dr. Marc-Antoine Audet, Ph.D. Geology, P.Geo and President and CEO of Sama, a ‘qualified person’”

Stale EstimateRejected · negative · Story-specific tag

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Reason: The effective date of the resource estimate is June 27, 2023, making it over 6 months old at the time of this announcement.

Evidence · text

“effective date of 27 June 2023”

Indicated ResourceRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Reason: The resource is classified as Indicated, which provides reasonable geological confidence.

Evidence · text

“Inferred and Indicated categories respectively”
Fact 28Samapleu-Grata deposits · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Samapleu-Grata deposits
Commodity
cobalt
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a restatement of a prior Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Samapleu-Grata deposits, providing context but not new information.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Indicated Resource

Negative factors

  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · text

“0.02% Co for 5.5 Mlbs of Co metal”

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

NI 43-101 CompliantRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Reason: The resource estimate is stated to be NI 43-101 compliant.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101-compliant technical report for the Samapleu Project”

QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by a 'qualified person' as defined by NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

“reviewed and approved by Dr. Marc-Antoine Audet, Ph.D. Geology, P.Geo and President and CEO of Sama, a ‘qualified person’”

Stale EstimateRejected · negative · Story-specific tag

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Reason: The effective date of the resource estimate is June 27, 2023, making it over 6 months old at the time of this announcement.

Evidence · text

“effective date of 27 June 2023”

Indicated ResourceRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Reason: The resource is classified as Indicated, which provides reasonable geological confidence.

Evidence · text

“Inferred and Indicated categories respectively”
Fact 29Samapleu-Grata deposits · palladiumGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Samapleu-Grata deposits
Commodity
palladium
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a restatement of a prior Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Samapleu-Grata deposits, providing context but not new information.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Indicated Resource

Negative factors

  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · text

“0.31 g/t Pd for 149,400 ounces of Pd”

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

NI 43-101 CompliantRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Reason: The resource estimate is stated to be NI 43-101 compliant.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101-compliant technical report for the Samapleu Project”

QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by a 'qualified person' as defined by NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

“reviewed and approved by Dr. Marc-Antoine Audet, Ph.D. Geology, P.Geo and President and CEO of Sama, a ‘qualified person’”

Stale EstimateRejected · negative · Story-specific tag

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Reason: The effective date of the resource estimate is June 27, 2023, making it over 6 months old at the time of this announcement.

Evidence · text

“effective date of 27 June 2023”

Indicated ResourceRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Reason: The resource is classified as Indicated, which provides reasonable geological confidence.

Evidence · text

“Inferred and Indicated categories respectively”
Fact 30Samapleu-Grata deposits · platinumGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Samapleu-Grata deposits
Commodity
platinum
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a restatement of a prior Indicated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Samapleu-Grata deposits, providing context but not new information.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Indicated Resource

Negative factors

  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · text

“0.1 g/t Pt for 49,500 ounces of Pt”

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

NI 43-101 CompliantRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Reason: The resource estimate is stated to be NI 43-101 compliant.

Evidence · text

“NI 43-101-compliant technical report for the Samapleu Project”

QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Reason: The technical information was reviewed and approved by a 'qualified person' as defined by NI 43-101.

Evidence · text

“reviewed and approved by Dr. Marc-Antoine Audet, Ph.D. Geology, P.Geo and President and CEO of Sama, a ‘qualified person’”

Stale EstimateRejected · negative · Story-specific tag

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Reason: The effective date of the resource estimate is June 27, 2023, making it over 6 months old at the time of this announcement.

Evidence · text

“effective date of 27 June 2023”

Indicated ResourceRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Reason: The resource is classified as Indicated, which provides reasonable geological confidence.

Evidence · text

“Inferred and Indicated categories respectively”
S-336copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-336
Commodity
copper
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18.55 m
From
10.65 m
To
30.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-336:10.65-30.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 2.6 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.14 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: S-336

S-336cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 18.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-336
Commodity
cobalt
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
18.55 m
From
10.65 m
To
30.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-336:10.65-30.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: S-336

S-336palladiumGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-336
Commodity
palladium
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18.55 m
From
10.65 m
To
30.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-336:10.65-30.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.12 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: S-336

S-336platinumGrade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-336
Commodity
platinum
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18.55 m
From
10.65 m
To
30.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-336:10.65-30.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.05 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: S-336

S-336goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-336
Commodity
gold
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18.55 m
From
10.65 m
To
30.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-336:10.65-30.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

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 0.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: S-336

includingnickelGrade: 1.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
including
Commodity
nickel
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.13 % nickel is moderate against the default band [3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3] %.

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.13”

Context: including

includingcopperGrade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
including
Commodity
copper
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.25 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.5 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: including

includingcobaltGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.85 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
including
Commodity
cobalt
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.06 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.06 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: including

S-337copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-337
Commodity
copper
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.9 m
From
2.4 m
To
10.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-337:2.4-10.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.24 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 1.9 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.24 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: S-337

S-337cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-337
Commodity
cobalt
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
7.9 m
From
2.4 m
To
10.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-337:2.4-10.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: S-337

S-337palladiumGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-337
Commodity
palladium
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.9 m
From
2.4 m
To
10.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-337:2.4-10.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.06 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: S-337

S-337platinumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-337
Commodity
platinum
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.9 m
From
2.4 m
To
10.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-337:2.4-10.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: S-337

S-337goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-337
Commodity
gold
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.9 m
From
2.4 m
To
10.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-337:2.4-10.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

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 0.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: S-337

S-338copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-338
Commodity
copper
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
35.1 m
From
12.8 m
To
47.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-338:12.8-47.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.15 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 5.3 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.15 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.15”

Context: S-338

S-338cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-338
Commodity
cobalt
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
35.1 m
From
12.8 m
To
47.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-338:12.8-47.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: S-338

S-338palladiumGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
S-338
Commodity
palladium
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
35.1 m
From
12.8 m
To
47.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-338:12.8-47.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.04 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.04”

Context: S-338

S-338platinumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-338
Commodity
platinum
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
35.1 m
From
12.8 m
To
47.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-338:12.8-47.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: S-338

S-338goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35.1 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-338
Commodity
gold
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
35.1 m
From
12.8 m
To
47.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-338:12.8-47.9
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

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 0.7 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: S-338

includingpalladiumGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
including
Commodity
palladium
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.06 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: including

includingplatinumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
including
Commodity
platinum
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: including

includinggoldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
including
Commodity
gold
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.9 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

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 0.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: including

S-339copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.75 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-339
Commodity
copper
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.75 m
From
14.85 m
To
26.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-339:14.85-26.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 1.6 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.14 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.14”

Context: S-339

S-339cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.75 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-339
Commodity
cobalt
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11.75 m
From
14.85 m
To
26.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-339:14.85-26.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: S-339

S-339palladiumGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.75 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-339
Commodity
palladium
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.75 m
From
14.85 m
To
26.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-339:14.85-26.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.03 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: S-339

S-339platinumGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.75 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-339
Commodity
platinum
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.75 m
From
14.85 m
To
26.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-339:14.85-26.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.02 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: S-339

S-339goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.75 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-339
Commodity
gold
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11.75 m
From
14.85 m
To
26.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-339:14.85-26.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 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 factors

  • 0.03 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: S-339

S-340copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38.55 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-340
Commodity
copper
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
38.55 m
From
20.3 m
To
58.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-340:20.3-58.85
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.13 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 5.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.13 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: S-340

S-340cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 38.55 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-340
Commodity
cobalt
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
38.55 m
From
20.3 m
To
58.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-340:20.3-58.85
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: S-340

S-340palladiumGrade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.55 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-340
Commodity
palladium
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
38.55 m
From
20.3 m
To
58.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-340:20.3-58.85
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.07 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: S-340

S-340platinumGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.55 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-340
Commodity
platinum
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
38.55 m
From
20.3 m
To
58.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-340:20.3-58.85
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.03 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: S-340

S-340goldGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 38.55 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-340
Commodity
gold
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
38.55 m
From
20.3 m
To
58.85 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-340:20.3-58.85
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.03 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.03”

Context: S-340

S-341copperGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-341
Commodity
copper
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.5 m
From
13.3 m
To
17.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-341:13.3-17.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.0 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: S-341

S-341cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-341
Commodity
cobalt
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.5 m
From
13.3 m
To
17.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-341:13.3-17.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: S-341

S-341palladiumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-341
Commodity
palladium
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
13.3 m
To
17.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-341:13.3-17.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: S-341

S-341platinumGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-341
Commodity
platinum
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
13.3 m
To
17.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-341:13.3-17.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.01”

Context: S-341

S-341goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-341
Commodity
gold
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
13.3 m
To
17.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-341:13.3-17.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

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 0.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: S-341

S-342copperGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-342
Commodity
copper
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.5 m
From
17.3 m
To
21.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-342:17.3-21.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.17 % copper is below against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.8 %·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.17 % copper is below the weak threshold (0.25 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.17”

Context: S-342

S-342cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-342
Commodity
cobalt
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4.5 m
From
17.3 m
To
21.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-342:17.3-21.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

  • 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.02”

Context: S-342

S-342palladiumGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-342
Commodity
palladium
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
17.3 m
To
21.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-342:17.3-21.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.26 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.26”

Context: S-342

S-342platinumGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-342
Commodity
platinum
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
17.3 m
To
21.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-342:17.3-21.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.13 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

Negative factors

  • No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

“0.13”

Context: S-342

S-342goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.5 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
S-342
Commodity
gold
Ticker
SME

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4.5 m
From
17.3 m
To
21.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
other
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
S-342:17.3-21.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.5 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.1 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: S-342

How Atlas produces this analysis

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