Kabwe Drilling (“KBDD06-11”) 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, Germanium, Gallium
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-10-16 07:18:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Shuka Minerals Plc announced exceptional high-grade zinc and lead drill results from the Kabwe Project, including bonanza intercepts from the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area. Holes KBDD09-11 in this new zone returned grades up to 36.4% Zn over 1.2m and 29.45% Zn over 6.7m, significantly exceeding expectations and indicating potential for a substantial resource increase. The company plans further drilling to define the geometry of the new deposit and upgrade resource confidence.
Reasoning: The drilling results confirm very high-grade zinc and lead mineralization, particularly in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, which significantly exceeds pre-drill expectations and has the potential to substantially increase the project's resource base. The presence of multiple bonanza-grade intercepts and broad mineralized zones indicates strong economic potential.
Positive factors
- Exceptional high-grade zinc and lead intercepts, significantly exceeding prior best results.
- Discovery of a new, previously untested mineralized zone ('Sperm Whale') with bonanza grades.
- Broad intercepts of strong mineralization, indicating potential for significant volume.
- Grades increasing with depth in the new zone, suggesting robust mineralization.
- Clear footwall contact in the new zone, which could aid mining.
- Confirmation of high grades at the Kabwe project.
- Potential for substantial resource increase (target of 50% growth).
- Comprehensive QA/QC procedures disclosed.
- Qualified Person sign-off on technical information.
Negative factors
- One hole (KBDD07) returned no significant intersections.
- True width not disclosed for any intercepts, potentially overstating thickness.
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 64
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 64. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (64)
KBDD06Kabwe · zincGrade: 2.89Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD06
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.89
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.9 m
- From
- 62.05 m
- To
- 63.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62.05 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD06:62.05-63.95
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak zinc grade and narrow width in a previously identified area.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“2.89”
Context: 1.90
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD06 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“1.90”
Context: 2.89
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD06Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD06
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.38
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.9 m
- From
- 62.05 m
- To
- 63.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 62.05 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD06:62.05-63.95
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade and narrow width in a previously identified area.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: 1.90
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD06 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“1.90”
Context: 0.38
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD06Kabwe · zincGrade: 12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD06
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.4 m
- From
- 84.5 m
- To
- 85.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD06:84.5-85.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade over a narrow width in a previously identified area.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (12.0%) for a sedex deposit.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (1.4m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“12.00”
Context: 1.40
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD06 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“1.40”
Context: 12.00
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD06Kabwe · leadGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD06
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.4 m
- From
- 84.5 m
- To
- 85.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 84.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD06:84.5-85.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak lead grade over a narrow width in a previously identified area.
Positive factors
- Weak lead grade (1.16%) for a sedex deposit.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (1.4m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.16”
Context: 1.40
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD06 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“1.40”
Context: 1.16
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD06Kabwe · zincGrade: 2.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD06
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.63
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 109 m
- To
- 110 m
- Intercept Depth
- 109 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD06:109-110
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak zinc grade over a very narrow width in a previously identified area.
Negative factors
- Weak zinc grade (2.63%) and very narrow width (1.0m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“2.63”
Context: 1.00
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD06 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: 2.63
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD06Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD06
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1 m
- From
- 109 m
- To
- 110 m
- Intercept Depth
- 109 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD06:109-110
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade over a very narrow width in a previously identified area.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Very narrow intercept width (1.0m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 1.00
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD06 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“1.00”
Context: 0.18
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD08Kabwe · zincGrade: 3.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD08
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 98 m
- To
- 106 m
- Intercept Depth
- 98 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD08:98-106
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak zinc grade over a moderate width in a previously identified area.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (8.0m).
Negative factors
- Weak zinc grade (3.51%).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“3.51”
Context: 8.00
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD08 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“8.00”
Context: 3.51
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD08Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD08
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 98 m
- To
- 106 m
- Intercept Depth
- 98 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD08:98-106
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade over a moderate width in a previously identified area.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (8.0m).
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.51”
Context: 8.00
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD08 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“8.00”
Context: 0.51
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD08Kabwe · zincGrade: 5.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD08
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 103 m
- To
- 106 m
- Intercept Depth
- 103 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD08:103-106
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate zinc grade over a narrow width in a previously identified area.
Positive factors
- Moderate zinc grade (5.52%) for a sedex deposit.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (3.0m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“5.52”
Context: 3.00
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD08 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“3.00”
Context: 5.52
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD08Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD08
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 103 m
- To
- 106 m
- Intercept Depth
- 103 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD08:103-106
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade over a narrow width in a previously identified area.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Narrow intercept width (3.0m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.23”
Context: 3.00
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD08 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“3.00”
Context: 0.23
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD08Kabwe · zincGrade: 8.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD08
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.09
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.45 m
- From
- 125.2 m
- To
- 128.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 125.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD08:125.2-128.65
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate zinc grade over a narrow width in a previously identified area.
Positive factors
- Moderate zinc grade (8.09%) for a sedex deposit.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (3.45m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“8.09”
Context: 3.45
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD08 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“3.45”
Context: 8.09
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD08Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD08
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.45 m
- From
- 125.2 m
- To
- 128.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 125.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD08:125.2-128.65
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade over a narrow width in a previously identified area.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Narrow intercept width (3.45m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.62”
Context: 3.45
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD08 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“3.45”
Context: 0.62
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD08Kabwe · zincGrade: 9.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD08
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.55 m
- From
- 126.1 m
- To
- 128.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 126.1 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD08:126.1-128.65
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade over a narrow width in a previously identified area.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (9.18%) for a sedex deposit.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (2.55m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“9.18”
Context: 2.55
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD08 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“2.55”
Context: 9.18
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD08Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.73Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD08
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.73
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.55 m
- From
- 126.1 m
- To
- 128.65 m
- Intercept Depth
- 126.1 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD08:126.1-128.65
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade over a narrow width in a previously identified area.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Narrow intercept width (2.55m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.73”
Context: 2.55
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD08 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“2.55”
Context: 0.73
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD08Kabwe · zincGrade: 4.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD08
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 155 m
- To
- 158 m
- Intercept Depth
- 155 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD08:155-158
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak zinc grade over a narrow width in a previously identified area.
Negative factors
- Weak zinc grade (4.03%) and narrow width (3.0m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“4.03”
Context: 3.00
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD08 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“3.00”
Context: 4.03
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD08Kabwe · leadGrade: 1.75Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD08
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.75
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 155 m
- To
- 158 m
- Intercept Depth
- 155 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD08:155-158
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak lead grade over a narrow width in a previously identified area.
Positive factors
- Weak lead grade (1.75%) for a sedex deposit.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (3.0m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.75”
Context: 3.00
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Infill DrillingRejected · neutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Reason: Hole KBDD08 was drilled in the previously identified 'Swimming Pool' area.
Evidence · text
“Holes KBDD06 through KBDD08 were drilled in the previously identified "Swimming Pool" area”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“3.00”
Context: 1.75
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · zincGrade: 3.42Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.42
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 16.45 m
- From
- 2.9 m
- To
- 19.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:2.9-19.35
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak zinc grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (16.45m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Weak zinc grade (3.42%).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“3.42”
Context: 16.45
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“16.45”
Context: 3.42
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 16.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.62
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 16.45 m
- From
- 2.9 m
- To
- 19.35 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:2.9-19.35
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (16.45m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.62”
Context: 16.45
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“16.45”
Context: 0.62
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · zincGrade: 7.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.69
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.9 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 10.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:9-10.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate zinc grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Moderate zinc grade (7.69%) for a sedex deposit.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (1.9m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“7.69”
Context: 1.90
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“1.90”
Context: 7.69
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.63
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.9 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 10.9 m
- Intercept Depth
- 9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:9-10.9
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Narrow intercept width (1.9m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.63”
Context: 1.90
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“1.90”
Context: 0.63
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · zincGrade: 2.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.17
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.95 m
- From
- 31.35 m
- To
- 35.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 31.35 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:31.35-35.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak zinc grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Weak zinc grade (2.17%) and narrow width (3.95m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“2.17”
Context: 3.95
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“3.95”
Context: 2.17
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.95 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.44
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.95 m
- From
- 31.35 m
- To
- 35.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 31.35 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:31.35-35.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Narrow intercept width (3.95m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.44”
Context: 3.95
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“3.95”
Context: 0.44
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · zincGrade: 10.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11.3 m
- From
- 48.5 m
- To
- 59.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 48.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:48.5-59.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a strong GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (10.1%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (11.3m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (114.13) is strong.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“10.10”
Context: 11.30
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“11.30”
Context: 10.10
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · leadGrade: 1.98Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.98
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 11.3 m
- From
- 48.5 m
- To
- 59.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 48.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:48.5-59.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak lead grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Weak lead grade (1.98%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (11.3m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.98”
Context: 11.30
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“11.30”
Context: 1.98
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · zincGrade: 11.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 11.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.55 m
- From
- 49.4 m
- To
- 58.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:49.4-58.95
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a strong GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (11.34%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (9.55m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (108.3) is strong.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“11.34”
Context: 9.55
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“9.55”
Context: 11.34
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · leadGrade: 1.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.94
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.55 m
- From
- 49.4 m
- To
- 58.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 49.4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:49.4-58.95
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak lead grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Weak lead grade (1.94%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (9.55m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.94”
Context: 9.55
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“9.55”
Context: 1.94
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · zincGrade: 20.87Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.87
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.2 m
- From
- 54.8 m
- To
- 58 m
- Intercept Depth
- 54.8 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:54.8-58
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional zinc grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, significantly exceeding prior best results and indicating bonanza-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional zinc grade (20.87%) for a sedex deposit, exceeding RAG best grade.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (66.78) is moderate.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (3.2m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“20.87”
Context: 3.20
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: Zinc grade of 20.87% is exceptional for a sedex deposit and exceeds the prior best grade for the project.
Evidence · table
“20.87”
Context: 3.20
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“3.20”
Context: 20.87
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · leadGrade: 3.35Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.35
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.2 m
- From
- 54.8 m
- To
- 58 m
- Intercept Depth
- 54.8 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:54.8-58
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate lead grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, exceeding prior best results.
Positive factors
- Moderate lead grade (3.35%) for a sedex deposit, exceeding RAG best grade.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (3.2m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“3.35”
Context: 3.20
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“3.20”
Context: 3.35
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · zincGrade: 12.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 55.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.09
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 55.6 m
- From
- 63.5 m
- To
- 119.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:63.5-119.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional intercept width with strong zinc grade in a newly discovered area, yielding an exceptional GT value and indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (12.09%) for a sedex deposit.
- Exceptional intercept width (55.6m), indicating significant volume.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (671.48) is exceptional.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“12.09”
Context: 55.60
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The GT value of 671.48 is exceptional for zinc.
Evidence · table
“12.09”
Context: 55.60
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“55.60”
Context: 12.09
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · leadGrade: 2.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 55.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 55.6 m
- From
- 63.5 m
- To
- 119.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:63.5-119.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional intercept width with weak lead grade in a newly discovered area, yielding a strong GT value and indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Weak lead grade (2.01%) for a sedex deposit.
- Exceptional intercept width (55.6m), indicating significant volume.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (111.54) is strong.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“2.01”
Context: 55.60
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“55.60”
Context: 2.01
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · zincGrade: 12.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.27
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14.65 m
- From
- 63.5 m
- To
- 78.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:63.5-78.15
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a strong GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (12.27%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (14.65m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (179.79) is strong.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“12.27”
Context: 14.65
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“14.65”
Context: 12.27
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · leadGrade: 3.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.34
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14.65 m
- From
- 63.5 m
- To
- 78.15 m
- Intercept Depth
- 63.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:63.5-78.15
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate lead grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a moderate GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate lead grade (3.34%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (14.65m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (48.94) is moderate.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“3.34”
Context: 14.65
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“14.65”
Context: 3.34
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
QP/CP SignedRejected · positive · Story-specific tag
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Reason: Richard Lloyd, a Fellow of the Geological Society, approved the technical information as a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The technical information contained in this disclosure has been read and approved by Richard Lloyd, a current Fellow of the Geological Society and a Fellow Institute of Metals, Minerals and Mining and acts as a Qualified Person under the AIM Rules”
KBDD09Kabwe · zincGrade: 17.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.84
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 65.3 m
- To
- 72.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 65.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:65.3-72.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a strong GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (17.84%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (7.5m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (133.8) is strong.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“17.84”
Context: 7.50
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“7.50”
Context: 17.84
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD09Kabwe · leadGrade: 5.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.5 m
- From
- 65.3 m
- To
- 72.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 65.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:65.3-72.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate lead grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a moderate GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate lead grade (5.2%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (7.5m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (39) is moderate.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“5.20”
Context: 7.50
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“7.50”
Context: 5.20
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD09Kabwe · zincGrade: 12.91Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.91
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15.55 m
- From
- 83.4 m
- To
- 98.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 83.4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:83.4-98.95
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a strong GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (12.91%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (15.55m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (200.75) is strong.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“12.91”
Context: 15.55
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“15.55”
Context: 12.91
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD09Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.74Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.55 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.74
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15.55 m
- From
- 83.4 m
- To
- 98.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 83.4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:83.4-98.95
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (15.55m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.74”
Context: 15.55
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“15.55”
Context: 0.74
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD09Kabwe · zincGrade: 15.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.69
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.9 m
- From
- 86.05 m
- To
- 96.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 86.05 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:86.05-96.95
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a strong GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (15.69%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (10.9m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (171.02) is strong.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“15.69”
Context: 10.90
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“10.90”
Context: 15.69
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD09Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.94
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.9 m
- From
- 86.05 m
- To
- 96.95 m
- Intercept Depth
- 86.05 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:86.05-96.95
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Moderate intercept width (10.9m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.94”
Context: 10.90
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“10.90”
Context: 0.94
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD09Kabwe · zincGrade: 18.79Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 18.79
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.3 m
- From
- 103.2 m
- To
- 116.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 103.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:103.2-116.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional zinc grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a strong GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional zinc grade (18.79%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (13.3m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (249.91) is strong.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“18.79”
Context: 13.30
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: Zinc grade of 18.79% is exceptional for a sedex deposit.
Evidence · table
“18.79”
Context: 13.30
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“13.30”
Context: 18.79
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD09Kabwe · leadGrade: 3.52Grade Unit: %Intercept: 13.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.52
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 13.3 m
- From
- 103.2 m
- To
- 116.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 103.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:103.2-116.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate lead grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a moderate GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate lead grade (3.52%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (13.3m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (46.82) is moderate.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“3.52”
Context: 13.30
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“13.30”
Context: 3.52
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD09Kabwe · zincGrade: 29.45Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 29.45
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.7 m
- From
- 109 m
- To
- 115.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 109 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:109-115.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional zinc grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, significantly exceeding prior best results and indicating bonanza-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional zinc grade (29.45%) for a sedex deposit, significantly exceeding prior best results.
- Moderate intercept width (6.7m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (197.31) is strong.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“29.45”
Context: 6.70
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: Zinc grade of 29.45% is exceptional for a sedex deposit and significantly exceeds the prior best grade for the project.
Evidence · table
“29.45”
Context: 6.70
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“6.70”
Context: 29.45
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD09Kabwe · leadGrade: 6.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD09
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6.7 m
- From
- 109 m
- To
- 115.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 109 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD09:109-115.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong lead grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, exceeding prior best results and indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong lead grade (6.2%) for a sedex deposit, exceeding prior best results.
- Moderate intercept width (6.7m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (41.54) is moderate.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“6.20”
Context: 6.70
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD09 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“6.70”
Context: 6.20
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD10Kabwe · zincGrade: 3.85Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD10
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.85
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 20.6 m
- From
- 2.9 m
- To
- 23.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD10:2.9-23.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak zinc grade over a strong continuity width in a newly discovered area, with a moderate GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity width (20.6m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (79.31) is moderate.
Negative factors
- Weak zinc grade (3.85%).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“3.85”
Context: 20.60
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD10 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“20.60”
Context: 3.85
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD10Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.87Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD10
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.87
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 20.6 m
- From
- 2.9 m
- To
- 23.5 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2.9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD10:2.9-23.5
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade over a strong continuity width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity width (20.6m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.87”
Context: 20.60
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD10 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“20.60”
Context: 0.87
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD10Kabwe · zincGrade: 4.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD10
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.49
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.85 m
- From
- 30 m
- To
- 53.85 m
- Intercept Depth
- 30 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD10:30-53.85
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak zinc grade over a strong continuity width in a newly discovered area, with a strong GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity width (23.85m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (107.17) is strong.
Negative factors
- Weak zinc grade (4.49%).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“4.49”
Context: 23.85
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD10 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“23.85”
Context: 4.49
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD10Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 23.85 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD10
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.84
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 23.85 m
- From
- 30 m
- To
- 53.85 m
- Intercept Depth
- 30 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD10:30-53.85
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade over a strong continuity width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity width (23.85m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.84”
Context: 23.85
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD10 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“23.85”
Context: 0.84
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD10Kabwe · zincGrade: 12.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD10
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.81
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 48.6 m
- To
- 50.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 48.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD10:48.6-50.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (12.81%) for a sedex deposit.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (1.5m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“12.81”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD10 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“1.50”
Context: 12.81
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD10Kabwe · leadGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD10
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.5 m
- From
- 48.6 m
- To
- 50.1 m
- Intercept Depth
- 48.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD10:48.6-50.1
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak lead grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Weak lead grade (1.2%) for a sedex deposit.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (1.5m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.20”
Context: 1.50
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD10 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“1.50”
Context: 1.20
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD10Kabwe · zincGrade: 18.75Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD10
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 18.75
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.9 m
- From
- 58.5 m
- To
- 61.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD10:58.5-61.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional zinc grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, indicating bonanza-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional zinc grade (18.75%) for a sedex deposit.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (54.38) is moderate.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (2.9m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“18.75”
Context: 2.90
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: Zinc grade of 18.75% is exceptional for a sedex deposit.
Evidence · table
“18.75”
Context: 2.90
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD10 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“2.90”
Context: 18.75
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD10Kabwe · leadGrade: 3.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD10
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.63
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.9 m
- From
- 58.5 m
- To
- 61.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 58.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD10:58.5-61.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate lead grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Moderate lead grade (3.63%) for a sedex deposit.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (2.9m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“3.63”
Context: 2.90
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD10 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“2.90”
Context: 3.63
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD10Kabwe · zincGrade: 36.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD10
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 36.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 60.2 m
- To
- 61.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD10:60.2-61.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional zinc grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, significantly exceeding prior best results and indicating bonanza-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional zinc grade (36.4%) for a sedex deposit, significantly exceeding prior best results.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (43.68) is moderate.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (1.2m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“36.40”
Context: 1.20
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: Zinc grade of 36.4% is exceptional for a sedex deposit and significantly exceeds the prior best grade for the project.
Evidence · table
“36.40”
Context: 1.20
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD10 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“1.20”
Context: 36.40
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD10Kabwe · leadGrade: 4.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD10
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.61
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
- From
- 60.2 m
- To
- 61.4 m
- Intercept Depth
- 60.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD10:60.2-61.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate lead grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, exceeding prior best results.
Positive factors
- Moderate lead grade (4.61%) for a sedex deposit, exceeding prior best results.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (1.2m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“4.61”
Context: 1.20
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD10 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“1.20”
Context: 4.61
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD11Kabwe · zincGrade: 7.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD11
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 20.05 m
- From
- 2 m
- To
- 22.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD11:2-22.05
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate zinc grade over a strong continuity width in a newly discovered area, with a strong GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate zinc grade (7.6%) for a sedex deposit.
- Strong continuity width (20.05m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (152.38) is strong.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“7.60”
Context: 20.05
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD11 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“20.05”
Context: 7.60
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD11Kabwe · leadGrade: 0.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.05 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD11
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.84
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 20.05 m
- From
- 2 m
- To
- 22.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD11:2-22.05
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Below weak lead grade over a strong continuity width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Strong continuity width (20.05m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Lead grade is below the weak threshold for sedex deposits.
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“0.84”
Context: 20.05
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD11 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“20.05”
Context: 0.84
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD11Kabwe · zincGrade: 10.79Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD11
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 10.79
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 5.3 m
- To
- 11.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD11:5.3-11.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a moderate GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (10.79%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (6.0m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (64.74) is moderate.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“10.79”
Context: 6.00
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD11 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“6.00”
Context: 10.79
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD11Kabwe · leadGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD11
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 5.3 m
- To
- 11.3 m
- Intercept Depth
- 5.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD11:5.3-11.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak lead grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Weak lead grade (1.06%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (6.0m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.06”
Context: 6.00
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD11 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“6.00”
Context: 1.06
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD11Kabwe · zincGrade: 12.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD11
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.75 m
- From
- 19.3 m
- To
- 22.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 19.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD11:19.3-22.05
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (12.03%) for a sedex deposit.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (2.75m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“12.03”
Context: 2.75
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD11 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“2.75”
Context: 12.03
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD11Kabwe · leadGrade: 1.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.75 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD11
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.75 m
- From
- 19.3 m
- To
- 22.05 m
- Intercept Depth
- 19.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD11:19.3-22.05
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak lead grade over a narrow width in a newly discovered area, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Weak lead grade (1.39%) for a sedex deposit.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept width (2.75m).
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.39”
Context: 2.75
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD11 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“2.75”
Context: 1.39
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD11Kabwe · zincGrade: 15.99Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD11
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 15.99
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 28.5 m
- From
- 68.3 m
- To
- 96.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 68.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD11:68.3-96.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional intercept width with strong zinc grade in a newly discovered area, yielding an exceptional GT value and indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (15.99%) for a sedex deposit.
- Strong continuity width (28.5m), indicating significant volume.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (455.71) is exceptional.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“15.99”
Context: 28.50
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: The GT value of 455.71 is exceptional for zinc.
Evidence · table
“15.99”
Context: 28.50
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD11 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“28.50”
Context: 15.99
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD11Kabwe · leadGrade: 1.94Grade Unit: %Intercept: 28.5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD11
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.94
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 28.5 m
- From
- 68.3 m
- To
- 96.8 m
- Intercept Depth
- 68.3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD11:68.3-96.8
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong continuity width with weak lead grade in a newly discovered area, yielding a moderate GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Weak lead grade (1.94%) for a sedex deposit.
- Strong continuity width (28.5m), indicating significant volume.
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (55.29) is moderate.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.94”
Context: 28.50
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD11 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“28.50”
Context: 1.94
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD11Kabwe · zincGrade: 12.32Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD11
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 12.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.7 m
- From
- 70 m
- To
- 78.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD11:70-78.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong zinc grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a strong GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Strong zinc grade (12.32%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (8.7m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (107.18) is strong.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“12.32”
Context: 8.70
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD11 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“8.70”
Context: 12.32
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD11Kabwe · leadGrade: 1.76Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD11
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.76
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.7 m
- From
- 70 m
- To
- 78.7 m
- Intercept Depth
- 70 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD11:70-78.7
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Weak lead grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a weak GT value, contributing to overall novelty.
Positive factors
- Weak lead grade (1.76%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (8.7m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (15.31) is weak.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“1.76”
Context: 8.70
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD11 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“8.70”
Context: 1.76
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD11Kabwe · zincGrade: 26.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD11
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- zinc
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 26.63
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 82 m
- To
- 94 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD11:82-94
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional zinc grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, significantly exceeding prior best results and indicating bonanza-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional zinc grade (26.63%) for a sedex deposit, significantly exceeding prior best results.
- Moderate intercept width (12.0m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (319.56) is exceptional.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“26.63”
Context: 12.00
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Bonanza InterceptRejected · positive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Reason: Zinc grade of 26.63% is exceptional for a sedex deposit and significantly exceeds the prior best grade for the project.
Evidence · table
“26.63”
Context: 12.00
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD11 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“12.00”
Context: 26.63
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
KBDD11Kabwe · leadGrade: 2.92Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- KBDD11
- Project
- Kabwe
- Commodity
- lead
- Ticker
- SKA
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.92
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 82 m
- To
- 94 m
- Intercept Depth
- 82 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- KBDD11:82-94
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Labs
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 10
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate lead grade over a moderate width in a newly discovered area, with a moderate GT value, indicating significant mineralization.
Positive factors
- Moderate lead grade (2.92%) for a sedex deposit.
- Moderate intercept width (12.0m).
- New discovery in the 'Sperm Whale' area.
- GT value (35.04) is moderate.
Negative factors
- Apparent width only disclosed, true width not stated.
Evidence · table
“2.92”
Context: 12.00
Tags used in scoring
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Rejected tags
Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.
Step-Out ExtensionRejected · positive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Reason: Hole KBDD11 was drilled in the newly discovered 'Sperm Whale' area, previously untested by historic exploration.
Evidence · text
“holes KBDD09 through KBDD11 were drilled in the newly discovered "Sperm Whale" area, previously untested by historic exploration.”
Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Reason: The interval is given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation.
Evidence · table
“12.00”
Context: 2.92
QA/QC DisclosedRejected · positive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Reason: The release mentions a strict QA/QC regime including CRMs, blanks, and duplicates.
Evidence · text
“A strict QA/QC Regime representing combined 14.5% insertion frequency of CRM's, Blanks and Duplicates was followed and adhered to.”
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.