Kabwe Drilling (“KBDD01-05”) ALS Laboratories Confirm Scale and High-Grade Drilling Results at Pit 2 of the Kabwe Project

Original announcement by jse on

Company
Shuka Minerals Plc
Ticker
SKA
Exchange
JSE
Region
Unavailable
Primary commodity
Zinc
Secondary commodities
Lead, Copper, Silver, Vanadium
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-09-23 07:49:27 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Shuka Minerals has received laboratory results from ALS Labs confirming high-grade zinc, lead, and copper intercepts at the Kabwe Project's Pit 2 area. The results, which include zinc grades as high as 48.5%, support the company's expectation of increasing the historical mineral resource by at least 50%.

Reasoning: Drill results confirm high-grade zinc (up to 48.5% Zn) and suggest a significant increase in the historical resource at Pit 2.

Positive factors

  • High-grade zinc intercepts
  • QA/QC disclosed
  • Potential for resource expansion

Facts used in scoring: 18

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: KBDD03 returned 29.07% Zn and KBDD05 returned 30.22% Zn, which are exceptionally high for zinc.

Evidence · text

“19.95m @29.07% Zn”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release explicitly mentions a strict QAQC regime with 14.5% insertion frequency of CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“A strict QAQC Regime representing combined 14.5% Insertion frequency of CRM’s, Blanks and Duplicates was followed”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 18. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (18)

KBDD01Kabwe · zincGrade: 13.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.34 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD01
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
13.37
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
21.34 m
From
206.06 m
To
227.4 m
Intercept Depth
206.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD01:206.06-227.4

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: 13.37% Zn is a strong intercept for a zinc project.

Positive factors

  • Strong zinc grade

Evidence · text

“21.34m @13.37% Zn from 206.06m to 227.40m”

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

KBDD01Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.96Grade Unit: %Intercept: 21.34 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD01
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
lead
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
0.96
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
21.34 m
From
206.06 m
To
227.4 m
Intercept Depth
206.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD01:206.06-227.4

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Lead is a secondary byproduct in this zinc-focused drill.

Evidence · table

“0.96”

Context: 21.34

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

KBDD01Kabwe · zincGrade: 17.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD01
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
17.61
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12.29 m
From
206.06 m
To
218.35 m
Intercept Depth
206.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD01:206.06-218.35

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: 17.61% Zn is a very strong intercept.

Positive factors

  • High grade

Evidence · text

“12.29m @17.61% Zn from 206.06m to 218.35m”

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

KBDD01Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.29 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD01
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
lead
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
0.9
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
12.29 m
From
206.06 m
To
218.35 m
Intercept Depth
206.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD01:206.06-218.35

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Lead byproduct.

Evidence · table

“0.90”

Context: 12.29

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

KBDD02Kabwe · zincGrade: 5.46Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD02
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
5.46
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
27 m
From
251 m
To
278 m
Intercept Depth
251 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD02:251-278

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Wide 27m intercept at 5.46% Zn.

Positive factors

  • Significant width

Evidence · text

“27m @5.46% Zn from 251.0m to 278.0m”

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

KBDD02Kabwe · leadGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 27 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD02
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
lead
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
1.06
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
27 m
From
251 m
To
278 m
Intercept Depth
251 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD02:251-278

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Lead byproduct.

Evidence · table

“1.06”

Context: 27.0

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

KBDD02Kabwe · zincGrade: 10.29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD02
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
10.29
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.9 m
From
251 m
To
256.9 m
Intercept Depth
251 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD02:251-256.9

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • High grade

Evidence · text

“5.9m @10.29% Zn from 251.0m to 256.9m”

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

KBDD02Kabwe · leadGrade: 1.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD02
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
lead
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
1.36
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.9 m
From
251 m
To
256.9 m
Intercept Depth
251 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD02:251-256.9

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Lead byproduct.

Evidence · table

“1.36”

Context: 5.9

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

KBDD03Kabwe · zincGrade: 29.07Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19.95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD03
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
29.07
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
19.95 m
From
221 m
To
240.9 m
Intercept Depth
221 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD03:221-240.9

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: 29.07% Zn is an exceptional grade.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade

Evidence · text

“19.95m @29.07% Zn from 221.0m to 240.9m”

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

KBDD03Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: %Intercept: 19.95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD03
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
lead
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
0.87
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
19.95 m
From
221 m
To
240.9 m
Intercept Depth
221 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD03:221-240.9

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Lead byproduct.

Evidence · table

“0.87”

Context: 19.95

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

KBDD04Kabwe · zincGrade: 9.37Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.84 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD04
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
9.37
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.84 m
From
106.06 m
To
112.9 m
Intercept Depth
106.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD04:106.06-112.9

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: 9.37% Zn is a strong intercept.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade

Evidence · text

“6.84m @9.37% Zn from 106.06m to 112.9m”

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

KBDD04Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.84 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD04
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
lead
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
0.69
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.84 m
From
106.06 m
To
112.9 m
Intercept Depth
106.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD04:106.06-112.9

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Lead byproduct.

Evidence · table

“0.69”

Context: 6.84

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

KBDD04Kabwe · zincGrade: 9.76Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.09 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD04
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
9.76
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.09 m
From
106.06 m
To
111.15 m
Intercept Depth
106.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD04:106.06-111.15

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • High grade

Evidence · text

“5.09m @9.76% Zn from 106.06m to 111.15m”

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

KBDD04Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.09 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD04
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
lead
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.09 m
From
106.06 m
To
111.15 m
Intercept Depth
106.06 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD04:106.06-111.15

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Lead byproduct.

Evidence · table

“0.49”

Context: 5.09

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

KBDD05Kabwe · zincGrade: 15.33Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD05
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
15.33
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.4 m
From
335.6 m
To
342 m
Intercept Depth
335.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD05:335.6-342

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: 15.33% Zn is a strong intercept.

Positive factors

  • High grade

Evidence · text

“6.4m @15.33% Zn from 335.6m to 342m”

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

KBDD05Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD05
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
lead
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
0.62
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.4 m
From
335.6 m
To
342 m
Intercept Depth
335.6 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD05:335.6-342

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Lead byproduct.

Evidence · table

“0.62”

Context: 6.4

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

KBDD05Kabwe · zincGrade: 30.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD05
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
30.22
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
From
338 m
To
341 m
Intercept Depth
338 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD05:338-341

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: 30.22% Zn is an exceptional grade.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade

Evidence · text

“3m @30.22% Zn from 338m to 341m”

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

KBDD05Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
KBDD05
Project
Kabwe
Commodity
lead
Ticker
SKA

Geometry

Grade
0.97
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3 m
From
338 m
To
341 m
Intercept Depth
338 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
KBDD05:338-341

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

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

Reasoning: Lead byproduct.

Evidence · table

“0.97”

Context: 3.0

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

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