# Kabwe Drilling \(“KBDD01-05”\) Results

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8

Original source: https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/SKA/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-results/17799902

Publisher: lse

Original announcement: 2026-09-23T05:00:03.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-23T08:34:31.929Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-23T08:34:31.929Z

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: High-grade zinc intercepts

- Positive factor: Significant width at realistic cut-offs

- Positive factor: QA/QC protocols disclosed

- Positive factor: Potential for 50% resource increase

- Negative factor: Historical comparison relies on improved lab capabilities

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 a zinc deposit.

Evidence · table

> 29.07%

Context: 19.95

**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 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)

### KBDD01

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/kabwe-drilling-kbdd01-05-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 factor: Strong grade at 5% cut-off

#### 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 factor: High grade at 10% cut-off

#### 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 factor: Significant width

#### 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 factor: High grade at 10% cut-off

#### 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 factor: Bonanza grade

- Positive factor: Strong width

#### 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 factor: High grade at 2% cut-off

#### 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 factor: Bonanza grade

#### 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-results--47c1efb8-7977-415b-913b-f2f06edc3fd8#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

- 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 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

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