# CHW: Drilling Confirms 17 Square Kilometres at Mpyupyu West

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chw-drilling-confirms-17-square-kilometres-at-mpyupyu-west--19e5cdc2-95b3-4a3c-9710-e88dea100bb2

Original source: https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03150426

Publisher: asx

Original announcement: 2026-10-08T21:55:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T22:29:31.958Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T22:29:31.958Z

- Company: Chilwa Minerals Limited

- Ticker: CHW

- Exchange: ASX

- Region: Southern Malawi

- Primary commodity: Heavy mineral sands

- Secondary commodities: Ilmenite, Zircon, Leucoxene, Rutile, Garnet, Monazite, Heavy mineral concentrate

- Document categories: Other, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-10-08 22:29:32 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.00 · Neutral

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Chilwa Minerals Limited has provided an update on Phase I resource drilling at its Mpyupyu West heavy mineral sands discovery, confirming the geological outline and consistent stratigraphy over a 17 km² area. While 218 holes have been completed, no assay results are reported, with initial heavy mineral content results expected in late October. The announcement also includes a restatement of the JORC 2012 Mineral Resource Estimate for other deposits, last updated in June 2026.

Reasoning: The announcement provides an update on drilling progress at Mpyupyu West, confirming geological understanding and scale, but lacks new assay results. It also includes a restated historical resource estimate for other deposits.

- Positive factor: Drilling confirms geological outline and consistent stratigraphy over a large area \(17km2\) at Mpyupyu West, setting the stage for future resource definition.

- Negative factor: No assay results for the Mpyupyu West drilling are reported, limiting immediate impact.

- Negative factor: The resource estimate presented is a restatement of prior information.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 123

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 123. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Resource Estimates (123)

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:664ddebf7be6eb7ee56a
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 21300000
- Grade: 4.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 21.3 Mt at 4.4% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 4.4

Context: 21.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:664ddebf7be6eb7ee56a
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 21300000
- Contained Metal: 950000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 0.95 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.95

Context: 21.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:664ddebf7be6eb7ee56a
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 21300000
- Grade: 3
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 3.00% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.00

Context: 21.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:664ddebf7be6eb7ee56a
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 21300000
- Grade: 0.39
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 0.39% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.39

Context: 21.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · leucoxene

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: leucoxene
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:664ddebf7be6eb7ee56a
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 21300000
- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 0.40% leucoxene, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 21.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:664ddebf7be6eb7ee56a
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 21300000
- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 0.04% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 21.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · garnet

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: garnet
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:664ddebf7be6eb7ee56a
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 21300000
- Grade: 0.12
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 0.12% garnet, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: 21.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · monazite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: monazite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:664ddebf7be6eb7ee56a
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 21300000
- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 0.02% monazite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 21.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:a06542acfe3c14b11168
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 3100000
- Grade: 2.8
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 3.1 Mt at 2.8% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.8

Context: 3.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:a06542acfe3c14b11168
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 3100000
- Contained Metal: 90000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 0.09 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 3.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:a06542acfe3c14b11168
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 3100000
- Grade: 1.85
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 1.85% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 1.85

Context: 3.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:a06542acfe3c14b11168
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 3100000
- Grade: 0.26
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 0.26% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.26

Context: 3.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · leucoxene

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: leucoxene
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:a06542acfe3c14b11168
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 3100000
- Grade: 0.25
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 0.25% leucoxene, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 3.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:a06542acfe3c14b11168
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 3100000
- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 0.02% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 3.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · garnet

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: garnet
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:a06542acfe3c14b11168
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 3100000
- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 0.08% garnet, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: 3.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · monazite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: monazite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:a06542acfe3c14b11168
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(Main\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 3100000
- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(Main\) with 0.01% monazite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 3.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:005d863be60ce9115233
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(North\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1200000
- Grade: 2.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(North\) with 1.2 Mt at 2.3% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.3

Context: 1.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:005d863be60ce9115233
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(North\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1200000
- Contained Metal: 30000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(North\) with 0.03 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 1.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:005d863be60ce9115233
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(North\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1200000
- Grade: 0.88
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(North\) with 0.88% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.88

Context: 1.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:005d863be60ce9115233
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(North\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1200000
- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(North\) with 0.18% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 1.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · leucoxene

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: leucoxene
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:005d863be60ce9115233
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(North\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1200000
- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(North\) with 0.14% leucoxene, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: 1.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:005d863be60ce9115233
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(North\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1200000
- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(North\) with 0.03% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 1.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · garnet

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: garnet
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:005d863be60ce9115233
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(North\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1200000
- Grade: 0.22
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(North\) with 0.22% garnet, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 1.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · monazite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: monazite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:005d863be60ce9115233
- Deposit or zone: Mposa \(North\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1200000
- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mposa \(North\) with 0.00% monazite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: 1.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:c0b69d5c17f8b3736a7d
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 5100000
- Grade: 4.55
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Bimbi with 5.1 Mt at 4.55% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 4.55

Context: 5.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:c0b69d5c17f8b3736a7d
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 5100000
- Contained Metal: 230000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Bimbi with 0.23 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: 5.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:c0b69d5c17f8b3736a7d
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 5100000
- Grade: 3.85
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Bimbi with 3.85% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.85

Context: 5.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:c0b69d5c17f8b3736a7d
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 5100000
- Grade: 0.25
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Bimbi with 0.25% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 5.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:c0b69d5c17f8b3736a7d
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 5100000
- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Bimbi with 0.11% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 5.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:4e01ea20633206a9ecec
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2400000
- Grade: 3.79
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Bimbi with 2.4 Mt at 3.79% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.79

Context: 2.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:4e01ea20633206a9ecec
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2400000
- Contained Metal: 90000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Bimbi with 0.09 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 2.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:4e01ea20633206a9ecec
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2400000
- Grade: 3.21
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Bimbi with 3.21% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.21

Context: 2.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:4e01ea20633206a9ecec
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2400000
- Grade: 0.21
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Bimbi with 0.21% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 2.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:4e01ea20633206a9ecec
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2400000
- Grade: 0.09
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Bimbi with 0.09% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 2.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:12579d1f6758d1a48ebd
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi NE

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 12500000
- Grade: 2.57
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Bimbi NE with 12.5 Mt at 2.57% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.57

Context: 12.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:12579d1f6758d1a48ebd
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi NE

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 12500000
- Contained Metal: 320000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Bimbi NE with 0.32 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.32

Context: 12.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:12579d1f6758d1a48ebd
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi NE

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 12500000
- Grade: 2.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Bimbi NE with 2.18% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.18

Context: 12.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:12579d1f6758d1a48ebd
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi NE

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 12500000
- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Bimbi NE with 0.14% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: 12.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:12579d1f6758d1a48ebd
- Deposit or zone: Bimbi NE

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 12500000
- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Bimbi NE with 0.06% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 12.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:0efcfadcf57f7862a05f
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 12800000
- Grade: 5
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 12.8 Mt at 5.0% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 5.0

Context: 12.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:0efcfadcf57f7862a05f
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 12800000
- Contained Metal: 640000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.64 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.64

Context: 12.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:0efcfadcf57f7862a05f
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 12800000
- Grade: 4.36
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 4.36% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 4.36

Context: 12.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:0efcfadcf57f7862a05f
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 12800000
- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.18% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 12.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · leucoxene

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: leucoxene
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:0efcfadcf57f7862a05f
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 12800000
- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.03% leucoxene, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 12.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:0efcfadcf57f7862a05f
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 12800000
- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.01% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 12.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · garnet

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: garnet
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:0efcfadcf57f7862a05f
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 12800000
- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.16% garnet, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: 12.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · monazite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: monazite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:0efcfadcf57f7862a05f
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 12800000
- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.01% monazite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 12.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:2c4b98263f45c7c756d2
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4200000
- Grade: 3.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 4.2 Mt at 3.1% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.1

Context: 4.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:2c4b98263f45c7c756d2
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4200000
- Contained Metal: 130000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.13 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 4.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:2c4b98263f45c7c756d2
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4200000
- Grade: 2.58
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 2.58% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.58

Context: 4.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:2c4b98263f45c7c756d2
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4200000
- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.13% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 4.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · leucoxene

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: leucoxene
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:2c4b98263f45c7c756d2
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4200000
- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.02% leucoxene, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 4.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:2c4b98263f45c7c756d2
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4200000
- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.01% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 4.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · garnet

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: garnet
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:2c4b98263f45c7c756d2
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4200000
- Grade: 0.09
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.09% garnet, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 4.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · monazite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: monazite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:2c4b98263f45c7c756d2
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4200000
- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.01% monazite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 4.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:00bca177837a09227ede
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 500000
- Grade: 3.6
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.5 Mt at 3.6% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.6

Context: 0.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:00bca177837a09227ede
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 500000
- Contained Metal: 20000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.02 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 0.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:00bca177837a09227ede
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 500000
- Grade: 2.96
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 2.96% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.96

Context: 0.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:00bca177837a09227ede
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 500000
- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.15% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 0.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · leucoxene

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: leucoxene
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:00bca177837a09227ede
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 500000
- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.02% leucoxene, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 0.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:00bca177837a09227ede
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 500000
- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.01% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 0.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · garnet

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: garnet
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:00bca177837a09227ede
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Dune\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 500000
- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.13% garnet, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 0.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · monazite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: monazite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:f9a5ef53e4a1b5b2c2f4

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 500000
- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Dune\) with 0.01% monazite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 0.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:cb5039503a27396fb447
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 11600000
- Grade: 3.9
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 11.6 Mt at 3.9% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.9

Context: 11.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:cb5039503a27396fb447
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 11600000
- Contained Metal: 460000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.46 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.46

Context: 11.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:cb5039503a27396fb447
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 11600000
- Grade: 3.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 3.20% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.20

Context: 11.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:cb5039503a27396fb447
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 11600000
- Grade: 0.19
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.19% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.19

Context: 11.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · leucoxene

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: leucoxene
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:cb5039503a27396fb447
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 11600000
- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.05% leucoxene, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 11.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:cb5039503a27396fb447
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 11600000
- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.02% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 11.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · garnet

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: garnet
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:cb5039503a27396fb447
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 11600000
- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.08% garnet, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: 11.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · monazite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: monazite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:cb5039503a27396fb447
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 11600000
- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.01% monazite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 11.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:7c31d4f1206e987c1e7c
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 69400000
- Grade: 3
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 69.4 Mt at 3.0% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.0

Context: 69.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:7c31d4f1206e987c1e7c
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 69400000
- Contained Metal: 2100000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 2.10 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.10

Context: 69.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:7c31d4f1206e987c1e7c
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 69400000
- Grade: 2.5
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 2.50% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.50

Context: 69.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:7c31d4f1206e987c1e7c
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 69400000
- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.15% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 69.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · leucoxene

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: leucoxene
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:7c31d4f1206e987c1e7c
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 69400000
- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.03% leucoxene, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 69.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:7c31d4f1206e987c1e7c
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 69400000
- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.02% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 69.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · garnet

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: garnet
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:7c31d4f1206e987c1e7c
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 69400000
- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.07% garnet, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: 69.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · monazite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: monazite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:7c31d4f1206e987c1e7c
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 69400000
- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.01% monazite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 69.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:9b75fda5d8e25fd9d7d0
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 11100000
- Grade: 2.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 11.1 Mt at 2.3% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.3

Context: 11.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:9b75fda5d8e25fd9d7d0
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 11100000
- Contained Metal: 250000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.25 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 11.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:9b75fda5d8e25fd9d7d0
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 11100000
- Grade: 1.9
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 1.90% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 1.90

Context: 11.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:9b75fda5d8e25fd9d7d0
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 11100000
- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.11% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 11.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · leucoxene

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: leucoxene
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:9b75fda5d8e25fd9d7d0
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 11100000
- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.03% leucoxene, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 11.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:9b75fda5d8e25fd9d7d0
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 11100000
- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.01% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 11.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · garnet

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: garnet
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:9b75fda5d8e25fd9d7d0
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 11100000
- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.05% garnet, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 11.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · monazite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: monazite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:9b75fda5d8e25fd9d7d0
- Deposit or zone: Mpyupyu \(Flat\)

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 11100000
- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Mpyupyu \(Flat\) with 0.01% monazite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 11.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:ca610347ac1e53514671
- Deposit or zone: Nkotamo

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 2400000
- Grade: 3.7
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Nkotamo with 2.4 Mt at 3.70% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.70

Context: 2.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:ca610347ac1e53514671
- Deposit or zone: Nkotamo

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 2400000
- Contained Metal: 90000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Nkotamo with 0.09 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 2.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:ca610347ac1e53514671
- Deposit or zone: Nkotamo

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 2400000
- Grade: 2.23
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Nkotamo with 2.23% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.23

Context: 2.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:ca610347ac1e53514671
- Deposit or zone: Nkotamo

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 2400000
- Grade: 0.23
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Nkotamo with 0.23% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: 2.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:ca610347ac1e53514671
- Deposit or zone: Nkotamo

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 2400000
- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Nkotamo with 0.10% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 2.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:225da79071c89ba7c035
- Deposit or zone: Halala

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 8700000
- Grade: 3.79
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Halala with 8.7 Mt at 3.79% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.79

Context: 8.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:225da79071c89ba7c035
- Deposit or zone: Halala

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 8700000
- Contained Metal: 330000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Halala with 0.33 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: 8.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:225da79071c89ba7c035
- Deposit or zone: Halala

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 8700000
- Grade: 2.28
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Halala with 2.28% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.28

Context: 8.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:225da79071c89ba7c035
- Deposit or zone: Halala

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 8700000
- Grade: 0.19
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Halala with 0.19% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.19

Context: 8.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:225da79071c89ba7c035
- Deposit or zone: Halala

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 8700000
- Grade: 0.09
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Halala with 0.09% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 8.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:1e3ee0bf98c17ca107f0
- Deposit or zone: Beacon

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1000000
- Grade: 2.63
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Beacon with 1.0 Mt at 2.63% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.63

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:1e3ee0bf98c17ca107f0
- Deposit or zone: Beacon

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1000000
- Contained Metal: 30000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Beacon with 0.03 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:1e3ee0bf98c17ca107f0
- Deposit or zone: Beacon

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1000000
- Grade: 1.82
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Beacon with 1.82% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 1.82

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:1e3ee0bf98c17ca107f0
- Deposit or zone: Beacon

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1000000
- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Beacon with 0.16% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:1e3ee0bf98c17ca107f0
- Deposit or zone: Beacon

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1000000
- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Beacon with 0.08% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:b952a0d67b5bc464519e
- Deposit or zone: Namanja West

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4500000
- Grade: 3.66
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Namanja West with 4.5 Mt at 3.66% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.66

Context: 4.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:b952a0d67b5bc464519e
- Deposit or zone: Namanja West

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4500000
- Contained Metal: 160000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Namanja West with 0.16 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: 4.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:b952a0d67b5bc464519e
- Deposit or zone: Namanja West

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4500000
- Grade: 2.63
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Namanja West with 2.63% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.63

Context: 4.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:b952a0d67b5bc464519e
- Deposit or zone: Namanja West

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4500000
- Grade: 0.25
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Namanja West with 0.25% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 4.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:b952a0d67b5bc464519e
- Deposit or zone: Namanja West

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 4500000
- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Namanja West with 0.10% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 4.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:db06393867b8cfb07107
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 45800000
- Grade: 4.48
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Measured resource with 45.8 Mt at 4.48% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 4.48

Context: 45.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:db06393867b8cfb07107
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 45800000
- Contained Metal: 2000000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Measured resource with 2.0 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.0

Context: 45.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:db06393867b8cfb07107
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 45800000
- Grade: 3.43
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Measured resource with 3.43% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.43

Context: 45.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:db06393867b8cfb07107
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 45800000
- Grade: 0.28
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Measured resource with 0.28% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.28

Context: 45.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:db06393867b8cfb07107
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 45800000
- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Measured resource with 0.03% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 45.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:17b420d6be43b1a264fd
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 99500000
- Grade: 3.19
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Indicated resource with 99.5 Mt at 3.19% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.19

Context: 99.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:17b420d6be43b1a264fd
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 99500000
- Contained Metal: 3200000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Indicated resource with 3.2 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.2

Context: 99.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:17b420d6be43b1a264fd
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 99500000
- Grade: 2.51
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Indicated resource with 2.51% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.51

Context: 99.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:17b420d6be43b1a264fd
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 99500000
- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Indicated resource with 0.17% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: 99.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:17b420d6be43b1a264fd
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 99500000
- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Indicated resource with 0.04% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 99.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:fa71e5600264360e4130
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 26500000
- Grade: 2.58
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Inferred resource with 26.5 Mt at 2.58% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.58

Context: 26.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral concentrate

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral concentrate
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:fa71e5600264360e4130
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 26500000
- Contained Metal: 700000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Inferred resource with 0.7 Mt of heavy mineral concentrate, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.7

Context: 26.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chw-drilling-confirms-17-square-kilometres-at-mpyupyu-west--19e5cdc2-95b3-4a3c-9710-e88dea100bb2#fact-resource-facts-119)

Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · ilmenite

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: ilmenite
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:fa71e5600264360e4130
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 26500000
- Grade: 2.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Inferred resource with 2.17% ilmenite, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 2.17

Context: 26.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chw-drilling-confirms-17-square-kilometres-at-mpyupyu-west--19e5cdc2-95b3-4a3c-9710-e88dea100bb2#fact-resource-facts-120)

Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · zircon

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: zircon
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:fa71e5600264360e4130
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 26500000
- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Inferred resource with 0.13% zircon, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 26.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/chw-drilling-confirms-17-square-kilometres-at-mpyupyu-west--19e5cdc2-95b3-4a3c-9710-e88dea100bb2#fact-resource-facts-121)

Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · rutile

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: rutile
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:fa71e5600264360e4130
- Deposit or zone: Total

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 26500000
- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Inferred resource with 0.04% rutile, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 26.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### Grand Total

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Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands · heavy mineral sands

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Chilwa Heavy Mineral Sands
- Commodity: heavy mineral sands
- Region: southern malawi
- Reported Region: Southern Malawi
- Ticker: CHW

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Bernhard Siebrits, Bertus Cilliers
- Resource group id: resource:3d2be97035b669ac7675
- Deposit or zone: Grand Total

#### Resource Data

- Tonnes: 171800000
- Grade: 3.44
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: % THM

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-19

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Grand Total resource with 171.8 Mt at 3.44% THM, reported under JORC, but is a restatement of a prior estimate.

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

Evidence · table

> 3.44

Context: 171.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

## 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.
