Kabwe Drilling (“KBDD01-05”) Results
Original announcement by lse on
- Company
- Shuka Minerals Plc
- Ticker
- SKA
- Exchange
- LSE
- Region
- Unavailable
- Primary commodity
- Zinc
- Secondary commodities
- Lead, Copper, Silver, Vanadium
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-23 08:34:32 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Shuka Minerals has announced high-grade zinc drilling results from the Kabwe Project's Pit 2 area. The results, confirmed by ALS Laboratories, show intercepts significantly higher than historical averages and support a potential 50% increase in the local mineral resource.
Reasoning: The drill results confirm high-grade zinc intercepts (up to 30.22% Zn) that significantly exceed historical averages, supporting a potential 50% increase in the Pit 2 resource.
Positive factors
- High-grade zinc intercepts
- Significant width at realistic cut-offs
- QA/QC protocols disclosed
- Potential for 50% resource increase
Negative factors
- Historical comparison relies on improved lab capabilities
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 a zinc deposit.
Evidence · table
“29.07%”
Context: 19.95
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 including CRM's, 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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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: Solid zinc intercept at a realistic cut-off.
Positive factors
- Strong grade at 5% cut-off
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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 intercept.
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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 intercept at a strict cut-off.
Positive factors
- High grade at 10% cut-off
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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.
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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 intercept at 5% cut-off.
Positive factors
- Significant width
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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.
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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: Strong grade intercept.
Positive factors
- High grade at 10% cut-off
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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.
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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: Exceptional zinc grade and width.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
- Strong width
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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.
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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: Solid zinc intercept.
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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.
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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: Strong grade at 10% cut-off.
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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.
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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: Very high grade zone.
Positive factors
- High grade at 2% cut-off
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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.
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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: Exceptional zinc grade.
Positive factors
- Bonanza grade
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 detailsHide details
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
- QA/QC Disclosed
- 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.
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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