Dokwe Project Feasibility Programme Update
Original announcement by lse on
- Company
- Ariana Resources plc
- Ticker
- AAU
- Exchange
- LSE
- Region
- Zimbabwe
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update, Metallurgy, Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-30 09:07:50 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Ariana Resources provides an update on its Feasibility Study for the Dokwe Gold Project in Zimbabwe, highlighting ongoing independent Mineral Resource Estimate work, initiated metallurgical testwork with Xinhai and IMO, and completed geotechnical drilling at Dokwe Central. The company is also advancing water bore drilling and planning further exploration and sterilisation drilling programs. The resource estimate presented in the document is a re-statement of a May 2026 estimate.
Reasoning: The announcement provides a comprehensive update on the Feasibility Study for the Dokwe Gold Project, detailing progress in resource estimation, metallurgical testwork, and geotechnical studies, which are crucial steps towards project development. While no new assay results or resource figures are presented, the advancement of the project is a positive signal.
Positive factors
- Feasibility Study program advancing
- Independent Mineral Resource Estimate underway
- Metallurgical testwork initiated
- Geotechnical drilling completed for pit design
- Water bore drilling underway to secure supply
- Future exploration and sterilisation drilling planned
Negative factors
- No new drill assay results reported in this announcement
- Resource estimate presented is a re-statement of a prior estimate, not a new one
- No metallurgical test results available yet
Facts used in scoring: 15
Classification and evidence
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate is reported in accordance with the JORC (2012) Code.
Evidence · text
“The Mineral Resource Estimate is reported in accordance with the JORC (2012) Code”
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: The information in this announcement is based on information compiled by Dr. Kerim Sener and Ms. Ruth Woodcock, who are Competent Persons as defined by the JORC Code.
Evidence · text
“The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Dr. Kerim Sener BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, Managing Director of Ariana Resources plc. ... The information in this announcement relating to the Mineral Resource Estimate at the Dokwe Gold Project is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by Ms. Ruth Woodcock, Exploration Group Leader, Ariana Resources plc.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate is reported using a cut-off grade of 0.2g/t Au.
Evidence · text
“using a cut-off grade of 0.2g/t Au”
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate presented in Table 2 was announced on 26 May 2026, making it a re-statement of a prior estimate rather than a new one.
Evidence · text
“The Dokwe Mineral Resource Estimate (as announced 26 May 2026)”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document provides an update on the Feasibility Study program, including the ongoing independent Mineral Resource Estimate process.
Evidence · text
“Independent Mineral Resource Estimate underway”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The JORC Table 1 details extensive QA/QC procedures including blanks, CRMs, duplicates, and external laboratory checks, with laboratories being SADCAS accredited.
Evidence · text
“Antech Laboratories and Performance Laboratories are both SADCAS accredited (ISO/IEC 17025:2017).”
Bench Scale Onlynegative
Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
Why it applies: Metallurgical testwork is 'underway' with 'composites prepared' and 'bulk composites will be tested', implying early-stage bench-scale work rather than pilot plant operations.
Evidence · text
“Metallurgical testwork underway with Xinhai and IMO, in China and Australia respectively. ... Eight tonnes of metallurgical samples arrived at Xinhai’s laboratory in Yantai, China ... where 28 composites have been prepared ... Three bulk composites will be tested in Yantai, with the remaining ‘mine schedule’ composites and variability composites to be shipped to Perth, Western Australia, where they will be analysed further.”
Multi-Domain Testedpositive
Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
Why it applies: The metallurgical testwork involves '28 composites' and 'variability composites', suggesting an intent to test different ore domains.
Evidence · text
“where 28 composites have been prepared ... with the remaining ‘mine schedule’ composites and variability composites to be shipped to Perth, Western Australia”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The JORC Table 1 states that 'Downhole true widths are not calculated' for drill holes.
Evidence · text
“Downhole true widths are not calculated. All significant grades presented represent the value attributable to the real sample length and not corrected true width.”
Heap Leach Routeneutral
Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
Why it applies: the document describes a heap_leach route ("heap leach")
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route ("concentrate")
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route ("DMS")
Single Domain Onlynegative
Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
Why it applies: only one composite was tested
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (6)
DPD133Dokwe CentralHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DPD133
- Project
- Dokwe Central
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 250 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Dokwe Central
- Easting
- 575097
- Northing
- 7787953
- CRS
- UTM Zone 35S WGS84
- Elevation
- 1157 m
- Azimuth
- 325 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Performance Laboratories, Antech Laboratories, SGS Lakefield Research Africa, Intertek Genalysis Laboratories, ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Geotechnical drilling has been completed for DPD133 at Dokwe Central, providing data for pit design, but no assay results are available as it is a geotechnical hole.
Positive factors
- Geotechnical drilling completed to inform pit design
- Collar coordinates and drill parameters provided
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
Negative factors
- No assay results reported (geotechnical hole)
Evidence · table
“DPD133”
Context: 575097
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
DPD134Dokwe CentralView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DPD134
- Project
- Dokwe Central
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 250 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Dokwe Central
- Easting
- 574873
- Northing
- 7787931
- CRS
- UTM Zone 35S WGS84
- Elevation
- 1156 m
- Azimuth
- 40 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Performance Laboratories, Antech Laboratories, SGS Lakefield Research Africa, Intertek Genalysis Laboratories, ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Geotechnical drilling has been completed for DPD134 at Dokwe Central, providing data for pit design, but no assay results are available as it is a geotechnical hole.
Positive factors
- Geotechnical drilling completed to inform pit design
- Collar coordinates and drill parameters provided
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
Negative factors
- No assay results reported (geotechnical hole)
Evidence · table
“DPD134”
Context: 574873
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
DPD135Dokwe CentralView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DPD135
- Project
- Dokwe Central
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 250 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Dokwe Central
- Easting
- 574838
- Northing
- 7788177
- CRS
- UTM Zone 35S WGS84
- Elevation
- 1156 m
- Azimuth
- 110 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Performance Laboratories, Antech Laboratories, SGS Lakefield Research Africa, Intertek Genalysis Laboratories, ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Geotechnical drilling has been completed for DPD135 at Dokwe Central, providing data for pit design, but no assay results are available as it is a geotechnical hole.
Positive factors
- Geotechnical drilling completed to inform pit design
- Collar coordinates and drill parameters provided
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
Negative factors
- No assay results reported (geotechnical hole)
Evidence · table
“DPD135”
Context: 574838
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
DPD136Dokwe CentralView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DPD136
- Project
- Dokwe Central
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 250 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Dokwe Central
- Easting
- 575041
- Northing
- 7788269
- CRS
- UTM Zone 35S WGS84
- Elevation
- 1156 m
- Azimuth
- 190 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Performance Laboratories, Antech Laboratories, SGS Lakefield Research Africa, Intertek Genalysis Laboratories, ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Geotechnical drilling has been completed for DPD136 at Dokwe Central, providing data for pit design, but no assay results are available as it is a geotechnical hole.
Positive factors
- Geotechnical drilling completed to inform pit design
- Collar coordinates and drill parameters provided
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
Negative factors
- No assay results reported (geotechnical hole)
Evidence · table
“DPD136”
Context: 575041
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
DPD137Dokwe CentralView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DPD137
- Project
- Dokwe Central
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 72.3 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Dokwe Central
- Easting
- 575165
- Northing
- 7788086
- CRS
- UTM Zone 35S WGS84
- Elevation
- 1156 m
- Azimuth
- 295 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Performance Laboratories, Antech Laboratories, SGS Lakefield Research Africa, Intertek Genalysis Laboratories, ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Geotechnical drilling has been completed for DPD137 at Dokwe Central, providing data for pit design, but no assay results are available as it is a geotechnical hole.
Positive factors
- Geotechnical drilling completed to inform pit design
- Collar coordinates and drill parameters provided
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
Negative factors
- No assay results reported (geotechnical hole)
Evidence · table
“DPD137”
Context: 575165
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
DPD151Dokwe CentralView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- DPD151
- Project
- Dokwe Central
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Geometry
- Hole Depth
- 178.9 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
Location
- Location
- Dokwe Central
- Easting
- 575175
- Northing
- 7788067
- CRS
- UTM Zone 35S WGS84
- Elevation
- 1157 m
- Azimuth
- 300 °
- Dip
- -55 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Performance Laboratories, Antech Laboratories, SGS Lakefield Research Africa, Intertek Genalysis Laboratories, ALS Global
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Geotechnical drilling has been completed for DPD151 at Dokwe Central, providing data for pit design, but no assay results are available as it is a geotechnical hole.
Positive factors
- Geotechnical drilling completed to inform pit design
- Collar coordinates and drill parameters provided
- QA/QC procedures disclosed
Negative factors
- No assay results reported (geotechnical hole)
Evidence · table
“DPD151”
Context: 575175
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Resource Estimates (8)
measuredDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 21055000Grade: 0.92Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 621500Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:2860a6ecf1b1051e5122
- Deposit or zone
- Dokwe North
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 21055000
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 621500
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-26
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-statement of a previously announced Measured resource for Dokwe North, providing no new information but confirming the existing estimate's details.
Positive factors
- JORC compliant
- QP/CP signed
- Cut-off grade disclosed
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (re-statement of prior MRE)
Evidence · table
“21,055”
Context: Measured
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
indicatedDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 27224000Grade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 617400Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:ef742dc4617814959d8c
- Deposit or zone
- Dokwe North
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27224000
- Grade
- 0.71
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 617400
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-26
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-statement of a previously announced Indicated resource for Dokwe North, providing no new information but confirming the existing estimate's details.
Positive factors
- JORC compliant
- QP/CP signed
- Cut-off grade disclosed
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (re-statement of prior MRE)
Evidence · table
“27,224”
Context: Indicated
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
inferredDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 11963000Grade: 0.67Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 258500Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:8eb6a873299352552936
- Deposit or zone
- Dokwe North
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 11963000
- Grade
- 0.67
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 258500
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-26
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-statement of a previously announced Inferred resource for Dokwe North, providing no new information and representing a lower confidence category.
Positive factors
- JORC compliant
- QP/CP signed
- Cut-off grade disclosed
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (re-statement of prior MRE)
- Inferred resource category has lower confidence
Evidence · table
“11,963”
Context: Inferred
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
indicatedDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 2107000Grade: 1.39Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 94300Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:16a9d48765694721d543
- Deposit or zone
- Dokwe Central
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2107000
- Grade
- 1.39
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 94300
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-26
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-statement of a previously announced Indicated resource for Dokwe Central, providing no new information but confirming the existing estimate's details.
Positive factors
- JORC compliant
- QP/CP signed
- Cut-off grade disclosed
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (re-statement of prior MRE)
Evidence · table
“2,107”
Context: Indicated
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
inferredDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 117000Grade: 1.66Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 6200Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:7c5fc59f7689d45d945b
- Deposit or zone
- Dokwe Central
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 117000
- Grade
- 1.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 6200
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-26
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-statement of a previously announced Inferred resource for Dokwe Central, providing no new information and representing a lower confidence category.
Positive factors
- JORC compliant
- QP/CP signed
- Cut-off grade disclosed
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (re-statement of prior MRE)
- Inferred resource category has lower confidence
Evidence · table
“117”
Context: Inferred
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
measuredDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 21055000Grade: 0.92Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 621500Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:62455b82a8e9030c4244
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 21055000
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 621500
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-26
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-statement of the total Measured resource for the Dokwe Gold Project, providing no new information but confirming the existing estimate's details.
Positive factors
- JORC compliant
- QP/CP signed
- Cut-off grade disclosed
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (re-statement of prior MRE)
Evidence · table
“21,055”
Context: Total
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
indicatedDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 29331000Grade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 711700Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:1298c78412d8b4eeac2d
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 29331000
- Grade
- 0.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 711700
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-26
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-statement of the total Indicated resource for the Dokwe Gold Project, providing no new information but confirming the existing estimate's details.
Positive factors
- JORC compliant
- QP/CP signed
- Cut-off grade disclosed
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (re-statement of prior MRE)
Evidence · table
“29,331”
Context: Total
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
inferredDokwe Gold Project · goldTonnes: 12080000Grade: 0.68Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 264700Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Dr. Kerim Sener, Ms. Ruth Woodcock
- Resource group id
- resource:267f17bfc9b3d069967a
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 12080000
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 264700
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-26
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2026-05-26T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This is a re-statement of the total Inferred resource for the Dokwe Gold Project, providing no new information and representing a lower confidence category.
Positive factors
- JORC compliant
- QP/CP signed
- Cut-off grade disclosed
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (re-statement of prior MRE)
- Inferred resource category has lower confidence
Evidence · table
“12,080”
Context: Total
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
Metallurgical Results (1)
unspecifiedDokwe Gold Project · goldView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Dokwe Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- zimbabwe
- Reported Region
- Zimbabwe
- Ticker
- AAU
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- unspecified
- Sample
- Eight tonnes of metallurgical samples arrived at Xinhai’s laboratory in Yantai, China, where 28 composites have been prepared
Lab
- Laboratory
- Xinhai and IMO
- Consultant
- Independent Metallurgical Operations Pty. Ltd.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Metallurgical testwork has commenced with multiple composites at two laboratories, indicating progress towards the Feasibility Study, though no results are yet available.
Positive factors
- Metallurgical testwork initiated for Feasibility Study
- Multiple composites prepared for variability testing
- Two laboratories involved for comprehensive analysis
Negative factors
- No metallurgical results reported yet
- Test scale not explicitly stated beyond 'composites prepared'
Evidence · text
“Eight tonnes of metallurgical samples arrived at Xinhai’s laboratory in Yantai, China (Figure 4), where 28 composites have been prepared under the auspices of Ariana’s consultants, Independent Metallurgical Operations Pty. Ltd. in Perth, Australia.”
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.