AX8: Rock Chips to 59.6% Mn Along Underexplored 12km Trend
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Accelerate Resources Limited
- Ticker
- AX8
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Western Australia
- Primary commodity
- Manganese
- Secondary commodities
- Iron ore, Silica, Aluminium, Phosphorus, Loss on ignition
- Document categories
- Other, Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-18 23:19:28 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Accelerate Resources Limited has reported high-grade manganese rock chip results, up to 59.6% Mn, from the Faris and newly identified Sea Turtle prospects within its Woodie Woodie North Manganese Project in Western Australia. These results confirm the prospectivity of an underexplored 12km mineralised corridor, with low iron impurities noted at Faris. The company plans to commence discovery drilling at Gingarrigan and further define targets at Faris and Sea Turtle, building on historical drill intercepts and a previously reported Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate.
Reasoning: Accelerate Resources has reported exceptional high-grade manganese rock chip results, including a new discovery at Sea Turtle, along an underexplored 12km corridor at its Woodie Woodie North project. While these are early-stage surface samples, they indicate significant potential and warrant follow-up drilling, despite the historical drilling being limited and the current MRE being stale and inferred.
Positive factors
- High-grade manganese rock chip results up to 59.6% Mn, exceeding exceptional thresholds.
- Discovery of new manganese outcrops at Sea Turtle prospect.
- Confirmation of prospectivity along an underexplored 12km corridor.
- Low iron impurities noted in Faris samples.
- Proximity of new discoveries to existing Area 42 deposits and infrastructure.
Negative factors
- Rock chip samples are selective surface samples and may not be representative of subsurface mineralization.
- Historical drilling was shallow, vertical, and limited, with unknown true widths and undocumented QA/QC.
- The Mineral Resource Estimate is a restatement of a prior estimate from 2023, making it stale and 100% Inferred.
- No new drill results are reported in this announcement.
Facts used in scoring: 91
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Faris rock chip samples returned manganese grades up to 59.6% Mn, which is well above the 50% threshold for exceptional manganese.
Evidence · text
“Faris Prospect returned high grade manganese of 53.9% to 59.6% Mn across 4 sample sites”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The document reports newly identified manganese outcrops at the Sea Turtle Prospect and discusses a new discovery along an underexplored 12km corridor.
Evidence · text
“Sea Turtle Prospect comprises two newly identified manganese outcrops”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The JORC Table 1, Section 1, details that rock chip samples were analyzed by ALS Geochemistry using XRF, and the laboratory used appropriate standards and blanks for QA/QC.
Evidence · text
“Rock chip samples were dispatched to ALS Geochemistry in Wangara, WA for analysis... The laboratory used appropriate standards and blanks as part of the analysis for QA/QC.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: For historical drill holes, the document explicitly states that 'There is insufficient data to estimate true widths'.
Evidence · text
“There is insufficient data to estimate true widths.”
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: For historical samples, the document states that 'Assay methods and QA/QC for historic samples are not fully documented'.
Evidence · text
“Assay methods and QA/QC for historic samples are not fully documented and historic results are considered indicative only.”
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The historical drill results are from 1996, and the MRE is a restatement of a November 2023 estimate, both of which are not new information.
Evidence · text
“Historic shallow vertical rotary air blast (RAB) drilling completed by Valiant Consolidated in 1996”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: All categories in the Mineral Resource Estimate are classified as Inferred.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 0.04
All Inferrednegative
100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
Why it applies: The entire Mineral Resource Estimate is comprised solely of Inferred resources.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 0.04
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate is reported as JORC 2012 compliant.
Evidence · text
“JORC 2012”
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: Ms Felicity Hughes, a Member of AIG and AusIMM, is named as the Competent Person responsible for the Mineral Resources Statement.
Evidence · text
“The Mineral Resource Statement as a whole has been approved by Ms Hughes, who is an independent consultant at ERM Ltd who was engaged by Accelerate Resources Ltd and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) and the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate explicitly states a 15% Mn cut-off.
Evidence · text
“Mineral Resources reported at cut-offs of 15% Mn”
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate has an effective date of November 2023, making it over two years old at the time of this October 2026 announcement.
Evidence · text
“The Woodie Woodie North Project inferred mineralisation estimate is based on the November 2023 MRE (JORC 2012) reported on the 30th November 2023”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 31. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
BX46Woodie Woodie North · manganeseGrade: 39.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BX46
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- AX8
Geometry
- Grade
- 39.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 3 m
- Hole Depth
- 9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BX46:0-3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Faris
- Easting
- 290491
- Northing
- 7667069
- CRS
- GDA2020 MGA Zone 51
- EPSG
- 28351
- Elevation
- 241 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- low
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a strong manganese grade from surface, supporting the prospectivity of the Faris area, though it is old data with limited QA/QC and unknown true width.
Positive factors
- Strong manganese grade (39.1% Mn) well above the 30% threshold for strong manganese.
- Shallow mineralization from surface.
Negative factors
- Historical result from 1996, not new information.
- Vertical drill hole, which may not represent true width.
- QA/QC for historic samples is not fully documented.
- Limited hole depth (9m).
Evidence · table
“3m @ 39.1% Mn from 0m”
Context: BX46
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project covers 432 km² of highly prospective Proterozoic sediments and incorporates seven mapped large scale mangane"
BX47Woodie Woodie North · manganeseGrade: 26.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BX47
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- AX8
Geometry
- Grade
- 26.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 5 m
- Hole Depth
- 12 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BX47:0-5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Faris
- Easting
- 290500
- Northing
- 7667059
- CRS
- GDA2020 MGA Zone 51
- EPSG
- 28351
- Elevation
- 241 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- low
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a moderate manganese grade from surface, supporting the prospectivity of the Faris area, though it is old data with limited QA/QC and unknown true width.
Positive factors
- Moderate manganese grade (26.1% Mn) above the 20% threshold for moderate manganese.
- Shallow mineralization from surface.
Negative factors
- Historical result from 1996, not new information.
- Vertical drill hole, which may not represent true width.
- QA/QC for historic samples is not fully documented.
- Limited hole depth (12m).
Evidence · table
“5m @ 26.1% Mn from 0m”
Context: BX47
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project covers 432 km² of highly prospective Proterozoic sediments and incorporates seven mapped large scale mangane"
BX48Woodie Woodie North · manganeseGrade: 28.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BX48
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- AX8
Geometry
- Grade
- 28.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11 m
- From
- 1 m
- To
- 12 m
- Hole Depth
- 15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 1 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BX48:1-12
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Faris
- Easting
- 290505
- Northing
- 7667055
- CRS
- GDA2020 MGA Zone 51
- EPSG
- 28351
- Elevation
- 241 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- low
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a moderate manganese grade over a significant length from shallow depth, supporting the prospectivity of the Faris area, though it is old data with limited QA/QC and unknown true width.
Positive factors
- Moderate manganese grade (28.4% Mn) above the 20% threshold for moderate manganese.
- Significant intercept length (11m).
- Shallow mineralization from 1m depth.
Negative factors
- Historical result from 1996, not new information.
- Vertical drill hole, which may not represent true width.
- QA/QC for historic samples is not fully documented.
- Limited hole depth (15m).
Evidence · table
“11m @ 28.4% Mn from 1m”
Context: BX48
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project covers 432 km² of highly prospective Proterozoic sediments and incorporates seven mapped large scale mangane"
BX49Woodie Woodie North · manganeseGrade: 18.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BX49
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- AX8
Geometry
- Grade
- 18.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 0 m
- To
- 3 m
- Hole Depth
- 15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 0 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BX49:0-3
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Faris NW
- Easting
- 290274
- Northing
- 7667255
- CRS
- GDA2020 MGA Zone 51
- EPSG
- 28351
- Elevation
- 229 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- low
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a weak manganese grade from surface, supporting the prospectivity of the Faris NW area, though it is old data with limited QA/QC and unknown true width.
Positive factors
- Weak manganese grade (18.2% Mn) above the 10% threshold for weak manganese.
- Shallow mineralization from surface.
Negative factors
- Historical result from 1996, not new information.
- Vertical drill hole, which may not represent true width.
- QA/QC for historic samples is not fully documented.
- Limited hole depth (15m).
Evidence · table
“3m @ 18.2% Mn from 0m”
Context: BX49
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project covers 432 km² of highly prospective Proterozoic sediments and incorporates seven mapped large scale mangane"
BX50Woodie Woodie North · manganeseGrade: 13.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BX50
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- AX8
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 3 m
- To
- 4 m
- Hole Depth
- 11 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BX50:3-4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Faris NW
- Easting
- 290271
- Northing
- 7667260
- CRS
- GDA2020 MGA Zone 51
- EPSG
- 28351
- Elevation
- 227 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- low
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a weak manganese grade over a narrow interval, supporting the prospectivity of the Faris NW area, though it is old data with limited QA/QC and unknown true width.
Positive factors
- Weak manganese grade (13.2% Mn) above the 10% threshold for weak manganese.
Negative factors
- Historical result from 1996, not new information.
- Narrow intercept length (1m).
- Vertical drill hole, which may not represent true width.
- QA/QC for historic samples is not fully documented.
- Limited hole depth (11m).
Evidence · table
“1m @ 13.2% Mn from 3m”
Context: BX50
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project covers 432 km² of highly prospective Proterozoic sediments and incorporates seven mapped large scale mangane"
BX26Woodie Woodie North · manganeseGrade: 10.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BX26
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- AX8
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 2 m
- To
- 5 m
- Hole Depth
- 11 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BX26:2-5
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Sea Turtle
- Easting
- 293355
- Northing
- 7663580
- CRS
- GDA2020 MGA Zone 51
- EPSG
- 28351
- Elevation
- 209 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- low
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 1996-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This historical drill intercept shows a weak manganese grade from shallow depth, supporting the prospectivity of the Sea Turtle area, though it is old data with limited QA/QC and unknown true width.
Positive factors
- Weak manganese grade (10.4% Mn) above the 10% threshold for weak manganese.
- Shallow mineralization from 2m depth.
Negative factors
- Historical result from 1996, not new information.
- Vertical drill hole, which may not represent true width.
- QA/QC for historic samples is not fully documented.
- Limited hole depth (11m).
Evidence · table
“3m @ 10.4% Mn from 2m”
Context: BX26
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project covers 432 km² of highly prospective Proterozoic sediments and incorporates seven mapped large scale mangane"
Resource Estimates (25)
inferredWoodie Woodie North · manganeseTonnes: 40000Grade: 17.2Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:98e65acd0402da1fdd68
- Deposit or zone
- Area 1
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 40000
- Grade
- 17.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This Inferred Mineral Resource for Area 1 shows a weak manganese grade, but its low confidence category and stale effective date limit its current materiality.
Positive factors
- Weak manganese grade (17.2% Mn) above the 10% threshold for weak manganese.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“17.2”
Context: 0.04
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · iron_oreTonnes: 40000Grade: 14.6Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:98e65acd0402da1fdd68
- Deposit or zone
- Area 1
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 40000
- Grade
- 14.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The iron content of 14.6% in the Inferred Resource for Area 1 is relatively high, which could negatively impact the manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Relatively high iron content (14.6% Fe) could be a penalty for manganese ore.
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“14.6”
Context: 0.04
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · silicaTonnes: 40000Grade: 25.8Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- silica
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:98e65acd0402da1fdd68
- Deposit or zone
- Area 1
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 40000
- Grade
- 25.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silica content of 25.8% in the Inferred Resource for Area 1 is relatively high, which could negatively impact the manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Relatively high silica content (25.8% SiO2) could be a penalty for manganese ore.
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“25.8”
Context: 0.04
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · aluminiumTonnes: 40000Grade: 2.2Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- aluminium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:98e65acd0402da1fdd68
- Deposit or zone
- Area 1
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 40000
- Grade
- 2.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The aluminium content of 2.2% in the Inferred Resource for Area 1 is low, which is a positive indicator for the quality of the manganese mineralization.
Positive factors
- Low aluminium content is generally favorable for ore processing.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“2.2”
Context: 0.04
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · phosphorusTonnes: 40000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- phosphorus
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:98e65acd0402da1fdd68
- Deposit or zone
- Area 1
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 40000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The phosphorus content of 0.1% in the Inferred Resource for Area 1 is very low, which is a positive indicator for the quality of the manganese mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very low phosphorus content is beneficial for manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 0.04
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · manganeseTonnes: 300000Grade: 17.5Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:2a49f3f651c0fd8c8007
- Deposit or zone
- Area 3
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 300000
- Grade
- 17.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This Inferred Mineral Resource for Area 3 shows a weak manganese grade, but its low confidence category and stale effective date limit its current materiality.
Positive factors
- Weak manganese grade (17.5% Mn) above the 10% threshold for weak manganese.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“17.5”
Context: 0.3
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · iron_oreTonnes: 300000Grade: 20.1Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:2a49f3f651c0fd8c8007
- Deposit or zone
- Area 3
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 300000
- Grade
- 20.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The iron content of 20.1% in the Inferred Resource for Area 3 is relatively high, which could negatively impact the manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Relatively high iron content (20.1% Fe) could be a penalty for manganese ore.
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“20.1”
Context: 0.3
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · silicaTonnes: 300000Grade: 27.9Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- silica
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:2a49f3f651c0fd8c8007
- Deposit or zone
- Area 3
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 300000
- Grade
- 27.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silica content of 27.9% in the Inferred Resource for Area 3 is relatively high, which could negatively impact the manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Relatively high silica content (27.9% SiO2) could be a penalty for manganese ore.
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“27.9”
Context: 0.3
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · aluminiumTonnes: 300000Grade: 3Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- aluminium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:2a49f3f651c0fd8c8007
- Deposit or zone
- Area 3
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 300000
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The aluminium content of 3.0% in the Inferred Resource for Area 3 is low, which is a positive indicator for the quality of the manganese mineralization.
Positive factors
- Low aluminium content is generally favorable for ore processing.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“3.0”
Context: 0.3
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · phosphorusTonnes: 300000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- phosphorus
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:2a49f3f651c0fd8c8007
- Deposit or zone
- Area 3
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 300000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The phosphorus content of 0.1% in the Inferred Resource for Area 3 is very low, which is a positive indicator for the quality of the manganese mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very low phosphorus content is beneficial for manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 0.3
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · manganeseTonnes: 200000Grade: 16.1Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:88319e7745cae406ee30
- Deposit or zone
- Area 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 200000
- Grade
- 16.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This Inferred Mineral Resource for Area 4 shows a weak manganese grade, but its low confidence category and stale effective date limit its current materiality.
Positive factors
- Weak manganese grade (16.1% Mn) above the 10% threshold for weak manganese.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“16.1”
Context: 0.2
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · iron_oreTonnes: 200000Grade: 21.8Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:88319e7745cae406ee30
- Deposit or zone
- Area 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 200000
- Grade
- 21.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The iron content of 21.8% in the Inferred Resource for Area 4 is relatively high, which could negatively impact the manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Relatively high iron content (21.8% Fe) could be a penalty for manganese ore.
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“21.8”
Context: 0.2
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · silicaTonnes: 200000Grade: 34Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- silica
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:88319e7745cae406ee30
- Deposit or zone
- Area 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 200000
- Grade
- 34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silica content of 34.0% in the Inferred Resource for Area 4 is relatively high, which could negatively impact the manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Relatively high silica content (34.0% SiO2) could be a penalty for manganese ore.
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“34.0”
Context: 0.2
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · aluminiumTonnes: 200000Grade: 2.3Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- aluminium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:88319e7745cae406ee30
- Deposit or zone
- Area 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 200000
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The aluminium content of 2.3% in the Inferred Resource for Area 4 is low, which is a positive indicator for the quality of the manganese mineralization.
Positive factors
- Low aluminium content is generally favorable for ore processing.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“2.3”
Context: 0.2
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · phosphorusTonnes: 200000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- phosphorus
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:88319e7745cae406ee30
- Deposit or zone
- Area 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 200000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The phosphorus content of 0.1% in the Inferred Resource for Area 4 is very low, which is a positive indicator for the quality of the manganese mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very low phosphorus content is beneficial for manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 0.2
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · manganeseTonnes: 700000Grade: 20.7Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:4147e58e42e158890e37
- Deposit or zone
- Area 42
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 700000
- Grade
- 20.7
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This Inferred Mineral Resource for Area 42 shows a moderate manganese grade and represents the largest individual tonnage, but its low confidence category and stale effective date limit its current materiality.
Positive factors
- Moderate manganese grade (20.7% Mn) above the 20% threshold for moderate manganese.
- Largest tonnage of the individual areas.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“20.7”
Context: 0.7
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · iron_oreTonnes: 700000Grade: 15.6Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:4147e58e42e158890e37
- Deposit or zone
- Area 42
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 700000
- Grade
- 15.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The iron content of 15.6% in the Inferred Resource for Area 42 is relatively high, which could negatively impact the manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Relatively high iron content (15.6% Fe) could be a penalty for manganese ore.
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“15.6”
Context: 0.7
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · silicaTonnes: 700000Grade: 35.6Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- silica
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:4147e58e42e158890e37
- Deposit or zone
- Area 42
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 700000
- Grade
- 35.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The silica content of 35.6% in the Inferred Resource for Area 42 is relatively high, which could negatively impact the manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Relatively high silica content (35.6% SiO2) could be a penalty for manganese ore.
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“35.6”
Context: 0.7
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · aluminiumTonnes: 700000Grade: 3.3Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- aluminium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:4147e58e42e158890e37
- Deposit or zone
- Area 42
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 700000
- Grade
- 3.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The aluminium content of 3.3% in the Inferred Resource for Area 42 is low, which is a positive indicator for the quality of the manganese mineralization.
Positive factors
- Low aluminium content is generally favorable for ore processing.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“3.3”
Context: 0.7
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · phosphorusTonnes: 700000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- phosphorus
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:4147e58e42e158890e37
- Deposit or zone
- Area 42
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 700000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The phosphorus content of 0.1% in the Inferred Resource for Area 42 is very low, which is a positive indicator for the quality of the manganese mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very low phosphorus content is beneficial for manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 0.7
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · manganeseTonnes: 1200000Grade: 19.1Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:da673c2016787e7179f6
- Deposit or zone
- TOTAL
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1200000
- Grade
- 19.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total Inferred Mineral Resource for Woodie Woodie North shows a weak manganese grade over 1.2 Mt, but its low confidence category and stale effective date limit its current materiality.
Positive factors
- Weak manganese grade (19.1% Mn) above the 10% threshold for weak manganese.
- Total tonnage of 1.2 Mt.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“19.1”
Context: 1.2
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · iron_oreTonnes: 1200000Grade: 17.6Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:da673c2016787e7179f6
- Deposit or zone
- TOTAL
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1200000
- Grade
- 17.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total iron content of 17.6% in the Inferred Resource for Woodie Woodie North is relatively high, which could negatively impact the manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Relatively high iron content (17.6% Fe) could be a penalty for manganese ore.
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“17.6”
Context: 1.2
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · silicaTonnes: 1200000Grade: 33.1Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- silica
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:da673c2016787e7179f6
- Deposit or zone
- TOTAL
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1200000
- Grade
- 33.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total silica content of 33.1% in the Inferred Resource for Woodie Woodie North is relatively high, which could negatively impact the manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Relatively high silica content (33.1% SiO2) could be a penalty for manganese ore.
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“33.1”
Context: 1.2
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · aluminiumTonnes: 1200000Grade: 3Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- aluminium
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:da673c2016787e7179f6
- Deposit or zone
- TOTAL
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1200000
- Grade
- 3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total aluminium content of 3.0% in the Inferred Resource for Woodie Woodie North is low, which is a positive indicator for the quality of the manganese mineralization.
Positive factors
- Low aluminium content is generally favorable for ore processing.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“3.0”
Context: 1.2
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
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 2.9 years before this release
inferredWoodie Woodie North · phosphorusTonnes: 1200000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Woodie Woodie North
- Commodity
- phosphorus
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- AX8
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ms Felicity Hughes
- Resource group id
- resource:da673c2016787e7179f6
- Deposit or zone
- TOTAL
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1200000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 15
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total phosphorus content of 0.1% in the Inferred Resource for Woodie Woodie North is very low, which is a positive indicator for the quality of the manganese mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very low phosphorus content is beneficial for manganese ore quality.
Negative factors
- Resource is entirely Inferred, indicating low geological confidence.
- Estimate is stale, with an effective date of November 2023.
- This is a restatement of a prior MRE, not new information.
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 1.2
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
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 2.9 years before this release
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.