AW1: AW1 engages GreenMet to advance US critical metal strategy
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- American West Metals Limited
- Ticker
- AW1
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Utah
- Primary commodity
- Indium
- Secondary commodities
- Zinc, Copper, Silver, Gold
- Document categories
- Resource update, Agreement transaction
- Extracted
- 2026-09-22 00:31:27 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
American West Metals Limited has engaged GreenMet, a Washington D.C. consultancy, to advance its US critical metals strategy for the West Desert Project in Utah. The project hosts one of the world's largest undeveloped indium deposits, a critical metal for which the US currently relies entirely on imports. The engagement aims to secure government funding and strategic partnerships, leveraging the project's JORC 2012 compliant resource estimates for indium, zinc, copper, and silver, though these estimates are re-stated from prior announcements.
Reasoning: American West Metals is strategically advancing its West Desert Project, which hosts a significant indium deposit, by engaging a Washington D.C. consultancy to strengthen its US critical metals supply chain strategy and pursue government funding. While the resource figures are re-stated, the strategic engagement is a positive development for the project's future.
Positive factors
- Strategic government engagement for critical metals
- Focus on securing domestic supply chain for indium
- Large, JORC/NI 43-101 compliant indium resource
- Potential for government funding and strategic partnerships
Negative factors
- Resource estimates are re-stated from prior announcements, not new data
- Indium and gold resources are entirely in the Inferred category
- Resource estimates are over two years old
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 55
Classification and evidence
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: The resource estimate is based upon information compiled by Mr Allan Schappert, a Competent Person and Member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG).
Evidence · text
“The information in this announcement that relates to the estimate of Mineral Resources for the West Desert Deposit is based upon, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation compiled by Mr Allan Schappert, a Competent Person, who is a Member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG).”
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The MRE tables for the West Desert deposit are reported in accordance with the Australian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves under JORC Code – 2012.
Evidence · text
“The MRE tables for the West Desert deposit are reported in accordance with the Australian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves under JORC Code – 2012.”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document refers to prior ASX releases for details on the Maiden JORC MRE (9 February 2023) and Indium resource (13 December 2023), indicating this announcement is an update or re-statement of existing resources.
Evidence · text
“For further details see the ASX Releases dated 9 February 2023: ‘Maiden JORC MRE for West Desert’, and 13 December 2023: ‘23.8 Million Ounces of Indium Defined at West Desert’.”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: All indium and gold resources, and a significant portion of zinc, copper, and silver resources, are classified as Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 6,318,875
All Inferrednegative
100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
Why it applies: Table 6 explicitly states 'JORC 2012 compliant West Desert Indium and Gold Inferred Resource', indicating that all reported indium and gold resources are in the inferred category.
Evidence · table
“JORC 2012 compliant West Desert Indium and Gold Inferred Resource.”
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: The effective dates for the resource estimates are 9 February 2023 and 13 December 2023, while the announcement date is 22 September 2026, making the estimates over two years old.
Evidence · text
“For further details see the ASX Releases dated 9 February 2023: ‘Maiden JORC MRE for West Desert’, and 13 December 2023: ‘23.8 Million Ounces of Indium Defined at West Desert’.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 55. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (55)
inferredWest Desert Project · indiumTonnes: 15531071Grade: 10.8Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 5916698Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- indium
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:b8e0ef5f7799937649bb
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Material type
- oxide
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 15531071
- Grade
- 10.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 5916698
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-12-13
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for indium, highlighting the project's critical metal potential, but with lower confidence due to its category and lack of novelty.
Positive factors
- Significant inferred resource for indium in oxide open pit material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“10.8”
Context: 15,531,071
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.8 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · goldTonnes: 15531071Grade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 49306Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:b8e0ef5f7799937649bb
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Material type
- oxide
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 15531071
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 49306
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-12-13
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for gold, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.09”
Context: 15,531,071
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.8 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · indiumTonnes: 3140102Grade: 23.89Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2646148Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- indium
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:ae17367780e19868b6cf
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Material type
- sulphide
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3140102
- Grade
- 23.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2646148
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-12-13
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for indium, highlighting the project's critical metal potential, but with lower confidence due to its category and lack of novelty.
Positive factors
- Significant inferred resource for indium in sulphide open pit material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“23.89”
Context: 3,140,102
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.8 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · goldTonnes: 3140102Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 11076Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:ae17367780e19868b6cf
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Material type
- sulphide
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3140102
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 11076
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-12-13
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for gold, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 3,140,102
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.8 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · indiumTonnes: 14996864Grade: 28.73Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 15198136Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- indium
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:10b364eeb139350a6e12
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Material type
- sulphide
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 14996864
- Grade
- 28.73
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 15198136
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-12-13
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for indium, highlighting the project's critical metal potential, but with lower confidence due to its category and lack of novelty.
Positive factors
- Significant inferred resource for indium in sulphide underground material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“28.73”
Context: 14,996,864
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.8 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · goldTonnes: 14996864Grade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 63480Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:10b364eeb139350a6e12
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Material type
- sulphide
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 14996864
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 63480
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-12-13
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for gold, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 14,996,864
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.8 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 27349163Grade: 1037278Grade Unit: tContained Metal: 1037278Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:63e54793daff09628543
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27349163
- Grade
- 1037278
- Grade Unit
- t
- Contained Metal
- 1037278
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Significant indicated resource tonnage for zinc
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“1,037,278”
Context: 27,349,163
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 27349163Grade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 40588Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:63e54793daff09628543
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27349163
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 40588
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for copper, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource for copper
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 27,349,163
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 27349163Grade: 9.53Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 8376494Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:63e54793daff09628543
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27349163
- Grade
- 9.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 8376494
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for silver, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource for silver
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“9.53”
Context: 27,349,163
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 6318875Grade: 253626Grade Unit: tContained Metal: 253626Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:dd1ef629870b5c9c7cf0
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6318875
- Grade
- 253626
- Grade Unit
- t
- Contained Metal
- 253626
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“253,626”
Context: 6,318,875
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 6318875Grade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 8465Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:dd1ef629870b5c9c7cf0
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6318875
- Grade
- 0.13
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 8465
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for copper, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.13”
Context: 6,318,875
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 6318875Grade: 7.13Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1440285Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:dd1ef629870b5c9c7cf0
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6318875
- Grade
- 7.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1440285
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for silver, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“7.13”
Context: 6,318,875
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 33668038Grade: 1290904Grade Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:586a86b63975ad63a4a1
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 33668038
- Grade
- 1290904
- Grade Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“1,290,904”
Context: 33,668,038
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 33668038Grade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 49053Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:586a86b63975ad63a4a1
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 33668038
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 49053
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 33,668,038
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 33668038Grade: 9.08Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 9816779Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:586a86b63975ad63a4a1
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 33668038
- Grade
- 9.08
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 9816779
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“9.08”
Context: 33,668,038
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 4493988Grade: 59446Grade Unit: tContained Metal: 59446Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:fcf20bd184971c5e4dd5
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 4493988
- Grade
- 59446
- Grade Unit
- t
- Contained Metal
- 59446
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for open-pit heap leach oxide zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource for open-pit heap leach oxide material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“59,446”
Context: 4,493,988
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 4493988Grade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 3304Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:fcf20bd184971c5e4dd5
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 4493988
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 3304
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for open-pit heap leach oxide copper, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource for open-pit heap leach oxide material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: 4,493,988
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 4493988Grade: 9.17Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1324438Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:fcf20bd184971c5e4dd5
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 4493988
- Grade
- 9.17
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1324438
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for open-pit heap leach oxide silver, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource for open-pit heap leach oxide material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“9.17”
Context: 4,493,988
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 528095Grade: 6845Grade Unit: tContained Metal: 6845Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:95df99384b1128a98604
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 528095
- Grade
- 6845
- Grade Unit
- t
- Contained Metal
- 6845
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for open-pit heap leach oxide zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“6,845”
Context: 528,095
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 528095Grade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 211Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:95df99384b1128a98604
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 528095
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 211
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for open-pit heap leach oxide copper, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 528,095
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 528095Grade: 10.92Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 185387Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:95df99384b1128a98604
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 528095
- Grade
- 10.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 185387
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.7
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for open-pit heap leach oxide silver, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“10.92”
Context: 528,095
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 5022083Grade: 66291Grade Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:f908f6352966dfd2b620
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5022083
- Grade
- 66291
- Grade Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“66,291”
Context: 5,022,083
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 5022083Grade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 3515Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:f908f6352966dfd2b620
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5022083
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 3515
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.07”
Context: 5,022,083
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 5022083Grade: 9.35Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1509825Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:f908f6352966dfd2b620
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5022083
- Grade
- 9.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1509825
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“9.35”
Context: 5,022,083
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 9719064Grade: 333737Grade Unit: tContained Metal: 333737Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:f12a0dea16ecc71d702a
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 9719064
- Grade
- 333737
- Grade Unit
- t
- Contained Metal
- 333737
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for open-pit mill leach oxide zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource for open-pit mill leach oxide material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“333,737”
Context: 9,719,064
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 9719064Grade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 11630Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:f12a0dea16ecc71d702a
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 9719064
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 11630
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for open-pit mill leach oxide copper, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource for open-pit mill leach oxide material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 9,719,064
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 9719064Grade: 10.96Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3425247Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:f12a0dea16ecc71d702a
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 9719064
- Grade
- 10.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 3425247
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for open-pit mill leach oxide silver, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource for open-pit mill leach oxide material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“10.96”
Context: 9,719,064
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 789925Grade: 21034Grade Unit: tContained Metal: 21034Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:aac782d226b731735fc3
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 789925
- Grade
- 21034
- Grade Unit
- t
- Contained Metal
- 21034
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for open-pit mill leach oxide zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“21,034”
Context: 789,925
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 789925Grade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 747Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:aac782d226b731735fc3
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 789925
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 747
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for open-pit mill leach oxide copper, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.09”
Context: 789,925
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 789925Grade: 8.98Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 228008Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:aac782d226b731735fc3
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 789925
- Grade
- 8.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 228008
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for open-pit mill leach oxide silver, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“8.98”
Context: 789,925
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 10508988Grade: 354771Grade Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:5ce917f020366a2f436a
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 10508988
- Grade
- 354771
- Grade Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“354,771”
Context: 10,508,988
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 10508988Grade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 12377Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:5ce917f020366a2f436a
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 10508988
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 12377
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 10,508,988
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 10508988Grade: 10.81Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3653255Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:5ce917f020366a2f436a
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 10508988
- Grade
- 10.81
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 3653255
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“10.81”
Context: 10,508,988
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 3074980Grade: 92108Grade Unit: tContained Metal: 92108Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:edde02a678bb12a18052
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 3074980
- Grade
- 92108
- Grade Unit
- t
- Contained Metal
- 92108
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for open-pit mill flotation sulphide zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource for open-pit mill flotation sulphide material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“92,108”
Context: 3,074,980
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 3074980Grade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 5780Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:edde02a678bb12a18052
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 3074980
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 5780
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for open-pit mill flotation sulphide copper, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource for open-pit mill flotation sulphide material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 3,074,980
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 3074980Grade: 13.84Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1367936Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:edde02a678bb12a18052
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 3074980
- Grade
- 13.84
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1367936
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for open-pit mill flotation sulphide silver, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource for open-pit mill flotation sulphide material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“13.84”
Context: 3,074,980
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 65122Grade: 1719Grade Unit: tContained Metal: 1719Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:36f0b5f49c09ece8f3cf
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 65122
- Grade
- 1719
- Grade Unit
- t
- Contained Metal
- 1719
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for open-pit mill flotation sulphide zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“1,719”
Context: 65,122
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 65122Grade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 78Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:36f0b5f49c09ece8f3cf
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 65122
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 78
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for open-pit mill flotation sulphide copper, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 65,122
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 65122Grade: 11.7Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 24487Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:36f0b5f49c09ece8f3cf
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 65122
- Grade
- 11.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 24487
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for open-pit mill flotation sulphide silver, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“11.70”
Context: 65,122
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 3140102Grade: 93826Grade Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:7085a41ea4e36c531cd7
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3140102
- Grade
- 93826
- Grade Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-12-13
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for indium, highlighting the project's critical metal potential, but with lower confidence due to its category and lack of novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Significant inferred resource for indium in sulphide open pit material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“93,826”
Context: 3,140,102
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.8 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 3140102Grade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 5858Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:7085a41ea4e36c531cd7
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3140102
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 5858
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-12-13
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for indium, highlighting the project's critical metal potential, but with lower confidence due to its category and lack of novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Significant inferred resource for indium in sulphide open pit material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.21”
Context: 3,140,102
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.8 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 3140102Grade: 13.79Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1392423Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:7085a41ea4e36c531cd7
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3140102
- Grade
- 13.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1392423
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-12-13
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for indium, highlighting the project's critical metal potential, but with lower confidence due to its category and lack of novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Significant inferred resource for indium in sulphide open pit material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“13.79”
Context: 3,140,102
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.8 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 10061132Grade: 551988Grade Unit: tContained Metal: 551988Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:2626a29c949ec8c76c2d
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 10061132
- Grade
- 551988
- Grade Unit
- t
- Contained Metal
- 551988
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for underground mill flotation sulphide zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Significant indicated resource tonnage for underground mill flotation sulphide material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“551,988”
Context: 10,061,132
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 10061132Grade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 19874Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:2626a29c949ec8c76c2d
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 10061132
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 19874
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for underground mill flotation sulphide copper, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource for underground mill flotation sulphide material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“0.20”
Context: 10,061,132
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
indicatedWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 10061132Grade: 6.98Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2258872Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:2626a29c949ec8c76c2d
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 10061132
- Grade
- 6.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2258872
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated indicated resource for underground mill flotation sulphide silver, contributing to the overall project potential but lacking novelty.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource for underground mill flotation sulphide material
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
Evidence · table
“6.98”
Context: 10,061,132
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 4935733Grade: 224026Grade Unit: tContained Metal: 224026Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:7380cd29be76240f17a5
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4935733
- Grade
- 224026
- Grade Unit
- t
- Contained Metal
- 224026
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for underground mill flotation sulphide zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“224,026”
Context: 4,935,733
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 4935733Grade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 7429Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:7380cd29be76240f17a5
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4935733
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 7429
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for underground mill flotation sulphide copper, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 4,935,733
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 4935733Grade: 6.36Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1009632Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:7380cd29be76240f17a5
- Deposit or zone
- West Desert Deposit
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4935733
- Grade
- 6.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1009632
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 3.5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for underground mill flotation sulphide silver, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty.
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“6.36”
Context: 4,935,733
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · zincTonnes: 14996865Grade: 776014Grade Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:ffd94b4c9b8728520538
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 14996865
- Grade
- 776014
- Grade Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“776,014”
Context: 14,996,865
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · copperTonnes: 14996865Grade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 26940Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:ffd94b4c9b8728520538
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 14996865
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 26940
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 14,996,865
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredWest Desert Project · silverTonnes: 14996865Grade: 6.78Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3268503Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- West Desert Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_ut
- Reported Region
- Utah
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Allan Schappert
- Resource group id
- resource:ffd94b4c9b8728520538
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 14996865
- Grade
- 6.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 3268503
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-02-09
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-stated inferred resource for zinc, contributing to the overall project potential but with lower confidence and lacking novelty. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is re-stated from a prior announcement
- Resource estimate is over two years old
- Inferred category indicates lower confidence
Evidence · table
“6.78”
Context: 14,996,865
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 3.6 years before this release
inferredJORC 2012 compliant West Desert Indium and · goldTonnes: 15531071Grade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 49306Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- JORC 2012 compliant West Desert Indium and
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- Resource group id
- resource:7b1cc7206d4cf47f0906
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 15531071
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 49306
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“0.09”
Context: 15,531,071
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
inferredJORC 2012 compliant West Desert Indium and · goldTonnes: 3140102Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 11076Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- JORC 2012 compliant West Desert Indium and
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- Resource group id
- resource:86356110bf5feeb31ebb
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3140102
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 11076
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“0.10”
Context: 3,140,102
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
inferredJORC 2012 compliant West Desert Indium and · goldTonnes: 14996864Grade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 63480Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- JORC 2012 compliant West Desert Indium and
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- Resource group id
- resource:efc042442befbb0aa754
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- sulphide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 14996864
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 63480
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 14,996,864
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
inferredJORC 2012 compliant West Desert Indium and · goldTonnes: 0.1Grade: 118761Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- JORC 2012 compliant West Desert Indium and
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- AW1
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- Resource group id
- resource:a5891e453fd0766e1fd4
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 0.1
- Grade
- 118761
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“118,761”
Context: 0.10
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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.