# 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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SME/news/8616544146098765/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2024-01-09T12:00:00.000Z

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, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-08-24 11:11:03 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: New discovery

- Positive factor: High-grade intercepts

- Positive factor: Shallow mineralization

- Positive factor: Open in all directions

- Positive factor: Polymetallic \(Ni-Cu-PGE\)

- Negative factor: Apparent width only for some intercepts

Facts used in scoring: 71

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

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

## Drill Results (71)

### S-336

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.28

Context: 18.55

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-336

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.13

Context: 1.85

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-337

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-2)

nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: 7.90

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-3)

nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 35.10

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-4)

nickel

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.05

Context: 0.40

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-338

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 7.00

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-6)

nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 11.75

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-7)

nickel

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.86

Context: 1.65

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-8)

nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: 11.20

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-9)

nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.49

Context: 1.20

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-10)

nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.55

Context: 0.75

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-340

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-11)

nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 38.55

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-340

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.94

Context: 0.70

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-340

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.30

Context: 5.90

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-341

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: 4.50

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-341

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.29

Context: 16.60

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-341

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.15

Context: 0.65

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-342

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: 4.50

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-342

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 1.20

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-342

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 11.35

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-342

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.54

Context: 21.35

#### Rejected tags

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-341

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: Shallow mineralization

- Negative factor: 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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-341

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copper

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: Shallow mineralization

- Negative factor: 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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-342

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

- Positive factor: Shallow mineralization

- Negative factor: 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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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-342

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copper

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade

- Positive factor: Shallow mineralization

- Negative factor: 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

**Apparent Width Only** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 26

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Samapleu-Grata deposits · nickel

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: NI 43-101 Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Negative factor: Stale Estimate

Evidence · text

> 14.99 Mt averaging 0.25% Ni for 81.6 Mlbs of Ni metal

#### Rejected tags

**NI 43-101 Compliant** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Estimate** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Story-specific tag

Definition: Effective date is &gt;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 Resource** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 27

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Samapleu-Grata deposits · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: NI 43-101 Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Negative factor: Stale Estimate

Evidence · text

> 0.22% Cu for 72.9 Mlbs of Cu metal

#### Rejected tags

**NI 43-101 Compliant** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Estimate** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Story-specific tag

Definition: Effective date is &gt;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 Resource** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 28

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Samapleu-Grata deposits · cobalt

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: NI 43-101 Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Negative factor: Stale Estimate

Evidence · text

> 0.02% Co for 5.5 Mlbs of Co metal

#### Rejected tags

**NI 43-101 Compliant** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Estimate** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Story-specific tag

Definition: Effective date is &gt;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 Resource** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 29

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Samapleu-Grata deposits · palladium

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: NI 43-101 Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Negative factor: Stale Estimate

Evidence · text

> 0.31 g/t Pd for 149,400 ounces of Pd

#### Rejected tags

**NI 43-101 Compliant** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Estimate** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Story-specific tag

Definition: Effective date is &gt;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 Resource** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 30

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Samapleu-Grata deposits · platinum

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### 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 factor: NI 43-101 Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Negative factor: Stale Estimate

Evidence · text

> 0.1 g/t Pt for 49,500 ounces of Pt

#### Rejected tags

**NI 43-101 Compliant** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Signed** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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 Estimate** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: negative

Story-specific tag

Definition: Effective date is &gt;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 Resource** — Rejected; excluded from scoring

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: 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-336

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copper

#### 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 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: S-336

### S-336

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cobalt

#### 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 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: S-336

### S-336

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palladium

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: S-336

### S-336

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platinum

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: S-336

### S-336

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gold

#### 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 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: S-336

### including

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nickel

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.13

Context: including

### including

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copper

#### 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 factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: including

### including

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cobalt

#### 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 factor: 0.06 % 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

> 0.06

Context: including

### S-337

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copper

#### 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 factor: 0.24 % 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

> 0.24

Context: S-337

### S-337

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cobalt

#### 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 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: S-337

### S-337

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palladium

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: S-337

### S-337

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platinum

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: S-337

### S-337

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gold

#### 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 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: S-337

### S-338

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copper

#### 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 factor: 0.15 % 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

> 0.15

Context: S-338

### S-338

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cobalt

#### 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 factor: 0.01 % 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

> 0.01

Context: S-338

### S-338

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palladium

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: S-338

### S-338

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platinum

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: S-338

### S-338

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gold

#### 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 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: S-338

### including

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palladium

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: including

### including

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platinum

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: including

### including

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gold

#### 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 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

### S-339

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copper

#### 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 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: S-339

### S-339

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cobalt

#### 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 factor: 0.01 % 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

> 0.01

Context: S-339

### S-339

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palladium

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: S-339

### S-339

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platinum

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: S-339

### S-339

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gold

#### 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 factor: 0.03 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

> 0.03

Context: S-339

### S-340

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copper

#### 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 factor: 0.13 % 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

> 0.13

Context: S-340

### S-340

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cobalt

#### 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 factor: 0.01 % 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

> 0.01

Context: S-340

### S-340

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palladium

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: S-340

### S-340

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platinum

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: S-340

### S-340

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gold

#### 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 factor: 0.03 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

> 0.03

Context: S-340

### S-341

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copper

#### 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 factor: 0.01 % 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

> 0.01

Context: S-341

### S-341

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cobalt

#### 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 factor: 0.01 % 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

> 0.01

Context: S-341

### S-341

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palladium

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: S-341

### S-341

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platinum

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: S-341

### S-341

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gold

#### 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 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: S-341

### S-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-66)

copper

#### 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 factor: 0.17 % 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

> 0.17

Context: S-342

### S-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-67)

cobalt

#### 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 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: S-342

### S-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-68)

palladium

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.26

Context: S-342

### S-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-69)

platinum

#### 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 factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: S-342

### S-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--532a4b94-d905-40fa-bed2-ca311c01b24f#fact-drill-facts-70)

gold

#### 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 factor: 0.1 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

> 0.10

Context: S-342

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.
