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

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15

Original source: https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/SENS_20260923_S603697.pdf

Publisher: jse

Original announcement: 2026-09-23T06:01:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-23T07:49:26.765Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-23T07:49:26.765Z

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade zinc intercepts

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Positive factor: Potential for resource expansion

Facts used in scoring: 18

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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)

### KBDD01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-0)

Kabwe · zinc

#### 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 factor: Strong zinc grade

Evidence · text

> 21.34m @13.37% Zn from 206.06m to 227.40m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-1)

Kabwe · lead

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-2)

Kabwe · zinc

#### 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 factor: High grade

Evidence · text

> 12.29m @17.61% Zn from 206.06m to 218.35m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-3)

Kabwe · lead

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD02

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-4)

Kabwe · zinc

#### 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 factor: Significant width

Evidence · text

> 27m @5.46% Zn from 251.0m to 278.0m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD02

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-5)

Kabwe · lead

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD02

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-6)

Kabwe · zinc

#### 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 factor: High grade

Evidence · text

> 5.9m @10.29% Zn from 251.0m to 256.9m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD02

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-7)

Kabwe · lead

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD03

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-8)

Kabwe · zinc

#### 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 factor: Bonanza grade

Evidence · text

> 19.95m @29.07% Zn from 221.0m to 240.9m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD03

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-9)

Kabwe · lead

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD04

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-10)

Kabwe · zinc

#### 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 factor: Strong grade

Evidence · text

> 6.84m @9.37% Zn from 106.06m to 112.9m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD04

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-11)

Kabwe · lead

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD04

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-12)

Kabwe · zinc

#### 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 factor: High grade

Evidence · text

> 5.09m @9.76% Zn from 106.06m to 111.15m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD04

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-13)

Kabwe · lead

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD05

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-14)

Kabwe · zinc

#### 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 factor: High grade

Evidence · text

> 6.4m @15.33% Zn from 335.6m to 342m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD05

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-15)

Kabwe · lead

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD05

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-16)

Kabwe · zinc

#### 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 factor: Bonanza grade

Evidence · text

> 3m @30.22% Zn from 338m to 341m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### KBDD05

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-als-laboratories-confirm-scale-and-high-grade-drilling--0304f7b4-c7b0-4dee-b610-e34220fa6a15#fact-drill-facts-17)

Kabwe · lead

#### 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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.