GES: Annual Report to shareholders

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Company
Genesis Resources Limited
Ticker
GES
Exchange
ASX
Region
Northern Territory, Queensland, North Macedonia
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Copper, Silver, Manganese, Iron ore, Pge, Arsenic, Bismuth, Cobalt, Molybdenum, Neodymium, Lead, Praseodymium, Antimony, Zinc
Document categories
Drill results, Agreement transaction, Other
Extracted
2026-09-23 08:15:47 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Genesis Resources Limited reported a net loss of $2.69 million and net liabilities of $414,082 for the financial year ended June 30, 2026, with auditors highlighting a material uncertainty regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern. Despite financial challenges, the company continued exploration activities, with encouraging high-grade gold rock chip samples up to 28.8 g/t Au at Arltunga, Northern Territory, but disappointing narrow drill intercepts at both Arltunga and Alice Springs projects.

Reasoning: Genesis Resources Limited reported a significant financial loss and net liabilities, with a material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Exploration activities yielded mixed results, including encouraging high-grade gold rock chip samples at Arltunga but disappointing narrow drill intercepts at both Arltunga and Alice Springs.

Positive factors

  • high_grade_rock_chips
  • continued_exploration

Negative factors

  • going_concern_risk
  • significant_financial_loss
  • net_liabilities
  • disappointing_drill_results
  • narrow_intercepts

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

Facts used in scoring: 20

Classification and evidence

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: Drill intercepts are given as downhole lengths (e.g., '3m @ 1.75 g/t Au') without true width or drill orientation information.

Evidence · text

“3m @ 1.75 g/t Au from 22m in hole ARRC010”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release states that samples were sent to Intertek Adelaide for analysis, indicating QA/QC procedures.

Evidence · text

“samples were sent to Intertek Adelaide for analysis.”

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: Rock chip samples from Arltunga and Alice Springs reported grades for arsenic, bismuth, cobalt, lead, antimony, and zinc, which can be deleterious elements.

Evidence · table

“Au ppm Ag ppm As ppm Bi ppm Co ppm Cu ppm Nd ppm Pb ppm Pr ppm Sb ppm Zn ppm Area”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

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

Why it applies: The cut-off grade for drill results at Arltunga is explicitly stated as '0.3ppm Au'.

Evidence · text

“Cut-Off Grade is 0.3ppm Au”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 20. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (20)

ARRC010Arltunga · goldGrade: 1.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ARRC010
Project
Arltunga
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
australia_nt
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
1.75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
22 m
To
25 m
Intercept Depth
22 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ARRC010:22-25

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
ppm Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Narrow gold intercept with a grade significantly below the project's historical average, indicating limited success for this hole.

Negative factors

  • narrow_intercept
  • below_average_grade

Evidence · table

“1.75”

Context: 3

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

ARRC011Arltunga · goldGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ARRC011
Project
Arltunga
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
australia_nt
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
1 m
To
2 m
Intercept Depth
1 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ARRC011:1-2

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
ppm Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very narrow gold intercept with a low grade, barely above the cut-off and significantly below the project's historical average.

Negative factors

  • narrow_intercept
  • low_grade
  • below_average_grade

Evidence · table

“0.41”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

ARRC015Arltunga · goldGrade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ARRC015
Project
Arltunga
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
australia_nt
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
0.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
13 m
To
14 m
Intercept Depth
13 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ARRC015:13-14

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
ppm Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very narrow gold intercept with a low grade, barely above the cut-off and significantly below the project's historical average.

Negative factors

  • narrow_intercept
  • low_grade
  • below_average_grade

Evidence · table

“0.31”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

ARRC016Arltunga · goldGrade: 2.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ARRC016
Project
Arltunga
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
australia_nt
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
2.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
12 m
To
13 m
Intercept Depth
12 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ARRC016:12-13

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
ppm Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Narrow gold intercept with a grade significantly below the project's historical average, indicating limited success for this hole.

Negative factors

  • narrow_intercept
  • below_average_grade

Evidence · table

“2.25”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

ARRC016Arltunga · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ARRC016
Project
Arltunga
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
australia_nt
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
From
12 m
To
13 m
Intercept Depth
12 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ARRC016:12-13

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
ppm Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very narrow copper intercept with a low grade, significantly below the project's historical average.

Negative factors

  • narrow_intercept
  • low_grade
  • below_average_grade

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Fact 6Alice Springs · goldGrade: 0.026Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
Northern Territory
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
0.026
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Diana 2 North
Easting
441947
Northing
7446248
CRS
GDA 94 Z53K
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
silver, bismuth, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, neodymium, lead, praseodymium, antimony, zinc

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low gold grade from a surface rock chip sample.

Negative factors

  • low_grade
  • surface_sample

Evidence · table

“0.026”

Context: 26062

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Fact 7Alice Springs · silverGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
silver
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
Northern Territory
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Diana 2 North
Easting
441947
Northing
7446248
CRS
GDA 94 Z53K
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
silver, bismuth, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, neodymium, lead, praseodymium, antimony, zinc

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver grade from a surface rock chip sample.

Negative factors

  • low_grade
  • surface_sample

Evidence · table

“0.47”

Context: 26062

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Fact 8Alice Springs · arsenicGrade: 0.001Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
arsenic
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
Northern Territory
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
0.001
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Diana 2 North
Easting
441947
Northing
7446248
CRS
GDA 94 Z53K
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
silver, bismuth, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, neodymium, lead, praseodymium, antimony, zinc

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace presence of arsenic in a surface rock chip sample.

Evidence · table

“0.001”

Context: 26062

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Fact 9Alice Springs · bismuthGrade: 1.63Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
bismuth
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
Northern Territory
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
1.63
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Diana 2 North
Easting
441947
Northing
7446248
CRS
GDA 94 Z53K
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
silver, bismuth, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, neodymium, lead, praseodymium, antimony, zinc

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Presence of bismuth in a surface rock chip sample.

Evidence · table

“1.63”

Context: 26062

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Fact 10Alice Springs · cobaltGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
cobalt
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
Northern Territory
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
2.4
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Diana 2 North
Easting
441947
Northing
7446248
CRS
GDA 94 Z53K
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
silver, bismuth, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, neodymium, lead, praseodymium, antimony, zinc

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Presence of cobalt in a surface rock chip sample.

Evidence · table

“2.4”

Context: 26062

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Fact 11Alice Springs · copperGrade: 1.2158Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
Northern Territory
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
1.2158
Grade Unit
%

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Diana 2 North
Easting
441947
Northing
7446248
CRS
GDA 94 Z53K
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
silver, bismuth, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, neodymium, lead, praseodymium, antimony, zinc

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant copper grade from a surface rock chip sample, indicating potential for mineralization.

Positive factors

  • high_grade

Negative factors

  • surface_sample

Evidence · table

“12158”

Context: 26062

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Fact 12Alice Springs · neodymiumGrade: 8.13Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
neodymium
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
Northern Territory
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
8.13
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Diana 2 North
Easting
441947
Northing
7446248
CRS
GDA 94 Z53K
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
silver, bismuth, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, neodymium, lead, praseodymium, antimony, zinc

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Presence of neodymium in a surface rock chip sample.

Evidence · table

“8.13”

Context: 26062

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Fact 13Alice Springs · leadGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
lead
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
Northern Territory
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Diana 2 North
Easting
441947
Northing
7446248
CRS
GDA 94 Z53K
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
silver, bismuth, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, neodymium, lead, praseodymium, antimony, zinc

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Presence of lead in a surface rock chip sample.

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 26062

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Fact 14Alice Springs · praseodymiumGrade: 2.46Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
praseodymium
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
Northern Territory
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
2.46
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Diana 2 North
Easting
441947
Northing
7446248
CRS
GDA 94 Z53K
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
silver, bismuth, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, neodymium, lead, praseodymium, antimony, zinc

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Presence of praseodymium in a surface rock chip sample.

Evidence · table

“2.46”

Context: 26062

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Fact 15Alice Springs · antimonyGrade: 0.001Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
antimony
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
Northern Territory
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
0.001
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Diana 2 North
Easting
441947
Northing
7446248
CRS
GDA 94 Z53K
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
silver, bismuth, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, neodymium, lead, praseodymium, antimony, zinc

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace presence of antimony in a surface rock chip sample.

Evidence · table

“0.001”

Context: 26062

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Fact 16Alice Springs · zincGrade: 3Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
zinc
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
Northern Territory
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
3
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Diana 2 North
Easting
441947
Northing
7446248
CRS
GDA 94 Z53K
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
silver, bismuth, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, neodymium, lead, praseodymium, antimony, zinc

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Presence of zinc in a surface rock chip sample.

Evidence · table

“3”

Context: 26062

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

ASRC022Alice Springs · copperGrade: 0.43Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASRC022
Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
australia_nt
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
0.43
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1 m
From
38 m
To
39 m
Intercept Depth
38 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ASRC022:38-39

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very narrow copper intercept with a low grade, noted as the maximum for a program described as disappointing.

Negative factors

  • narrow_intercept
  • low_grade
  • disappointing_results

Evidence · text

“1m @ 0.43% Cu from 38m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

ASRC021Alice Springs · goldGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ASRC021
Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
gold
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
australia_nt
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
g/t
From
73 m
Intercept Depth
73 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low gold grade, noted as the maximum for a program described as disappointing, indicating poor results.

Negative factors

  • very_low_grade
  • disappointing_results

Evidence · text

“0.04 g/t Au from hole ASRC021 (from 73m)”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

Fact 19Alice Springs · molybdenumGrade: 18.5Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Alice Springs
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
australia_nt
Reported Region
Northern Territory
Ticker
GES

Geometry

Grade
18.5
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Diana 2 North
Easting
441947
Northing
7446248
CRS
GDA 94 Z53K
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Adelaide
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
silver, bismuth, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, neodymium, lead, praseodymium, antimony, zinc

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Presence of molybdenum in a surface rock chip sample.

Evidence · table

“18.5”

Context: 26062

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

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Fact 20PlavicaView all details
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Identity

Project
Plavica
Region
north macedonia
Reported Region
North Macedonia
Ticker
GES

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Genesis acquired full ownership of Silgen, but is subject to a 4% royalty on future production from the Plavica Project, which represents a future obligation.

Positive factors

  • full_ownership

Negative factors

  • royalty_obligation

Evidence · text

“Genesis acquired all of Sileks' shares in Silgen, in exchange for a mineral royalty of 4% of all future 'products' (metals, ores, previous stones, concentrates, minerals and mineral resources extracted or produced from the Plavica Project concessions), if any are extracted or produced, in the condition in which the products leave the concessions (such as in concentrate, ore form or metal).”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not 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

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.