# MMA: Sydney Mining Club Presentation

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mma-sydney-mining-club-presentation--310a3e6c-6ee0-4b01-b1c9-b0525634619a

Original source: https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03147213

Publisher: asx

Original announcement: 2026-10-01T01:53:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T02:24:00.620Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T02:24:00.620Z

- Company: Maronan Metals Limited

- Ticker: MMA

- Exchange: ASX

- Region: Queensland

- Primary commodity: Silver

- Secondary commodities: Lead, Copper, Gold, Zinc

- Document categories: Resource update, Capital raise, Permitting, Metallurgy

- Extracted: 2026-10-01 02:24:01 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Maronan Metals Limited presented an investor update for its Maronan Silver Project in Queensland, highlighting a significant mineral endowment of 33.1 Mt Silver-Lead Resource \(115 Moz Ag, 2 Mt Pb\) and 32.0 Mt Copper-Gold Resource \(271 kt Cu, 649 koz Au\). The company reported compelling Preliminary Economic Assessment \(PEA\) results, with an NPV8% of A$908 million at spot prices, based on a small portion of the total resource. Recent achievements include a A$22 million strategic placement by Kinterra Capital, the granting of a Mineral Development Licence, and positive metallurgical testwork results for both silver-lead and copper-gold.

Reasoning: The presentation provides a highly positive overview of the Maronan Project, emphasizing its substantial resource base, strong economic potential, strategic investment, and significant progress in permitting and technical studies. While some data is re-presented, the overall update on project de-risking and advancement is very strong.

- Positive factor: Significant mineral endowment across silver-lead and copper-gold resources

- Positive factor: Compelling PEA economics, especially at spot prices, demonstrating project viability

- Positive factor: Strategic A$22M placement by Kinterra Capital, providing strong institutional validation and funding for PFS

- Positive factor: Mineral Development Licence granted, de-risking the project's pathway to production

- Positive factor: Positive metallurgical testwork results for both silver-lead and copper-gold, indicating high recoveries and good concentrate quality

- Positive factor: Ongoing 40,000m drill program aimed at upgrading resources and supporting a Prefeasibility Study

- Negative factor: Resource estimates and some metallurgical results are re-presented from earlier releases, limiting novelty of the data itself

- Negative factor: PEA is based on a small portion of the total resource, and the PFS is still underway, meaning full project economics are not yet finalized

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 30

## Classification and evidence

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route \("flotation"\)

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 30. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Resource Estimates (26)

### indicated

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Maronan Project · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: lead
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:6b3692d9a7aaa55f1e2d
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 5300000
- Grade: 5.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 275000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 3
- Cutoff Unit: % Lead

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This indicated lead resource represents a substantial and well-defined portion of the project, contributing positively to overall project confidence.

- Positive factor: Significant tonnage and grade for an indicated resource

- Positive factor: Indicated category provides good geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 5.2

Context: 5.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Maronan Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:6b3692d9a7aaa55f1e2d
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 5300000
- Grade: 116
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 19.6
- Contained Unit: moz
- Cutoff Grade: 3
- Cutoff Unit: % Lead

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This indicated silver resource is a key component of the project's value, with a high grade and substantial contained ounces, supporting the project's economic potential.

- Positive factor: High silver grade and significant contained metal for an indicated resource

- Positive factor: Indicated category provides good geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 116

Context: 5.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: lead
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:22fa383521685cbed205
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 6900000
- Grade: 4.8
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 335000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 3
- Cutoff Unit: % Lead

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This inferred lead resource expands the project's scale, but its lower confidence category means further drilling is required to upgrade it.

- Positive factor: Adds significant tonnage and contained metal to the overall resource

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 4.8

Context: 6.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:22fa383521685cbed205
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 6900000
- Grade: 109
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 24.2
- Contained Unit: moz
- Cutoff Grade: 3
- Cutoff Unit: % Lead

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This inferred silver resource significantly contributes to the project's overall silver endowment, but its lower confidence requires further work for de-risking.

- Positive factor: High silver grade and significant contained metal in the inferred category

- Positive factor: Adds substantial ounces to the overall resource

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 109

Context: 6.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: lead
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:07cc765f2bd078e5e94a
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 21000000
- Grade: 6.5
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 1370000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 3
- Cutoff Unit: % Lead

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This large inferred lead resource outside the Starter Zone highlights significant exploration upside and potential for future resource growth, though it requires further definition.

- Positive factor: Very large tonnage and contained metal, indicating significant potential outside the Starter Zone

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 6.5

Context: 21.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:07cc765f2bd078e5e94a
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 21000000
- Grade: 106
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 70.9
- Contained Unit: moz
- Cutoff Grade: 3
- Cutoff Unit: % Lead

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This large inferred silver resource outside the Starter Zone represents substantial future potential, but its inferred status means it requires further drilling to improve confidence.

- Positive factor: Very large tonnage and contained silver, indicating significant potential outside the Starter Zone

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 106

Context: 21.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: lead
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:9467284c520a95405c75
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 33100000
- Grade: 6
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 1970000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 3
- Cutoff Unit: % Lead

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The global silver-lead resource demonstrates substantial scale, with a large contained lead component, providing a strong foundation for future development.

- Positive factor: Very large total contained lead, indicating a significant project scale

- Negative factor: A significant portion is in the inferred category, requiring further de-risking

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 6.0

Context: 33.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:9467284c520a95405c75
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 33100000
- Grade: 108
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 114.5
- Contained Unit: moz
- Cutoff Grade: 3
- Cutoff Unit: % Lead

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The global silver-lead resource highlights the project's world-class silver endowment, with a very large contained silver component, underpinning its economic potential.

- Positive factor: Very large total contained silver, indicating a significant project scale and high value potential

- Negative factor: A significant portion is in the inferred category, requiring further de-risking

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 108

Context: 33.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: lead
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:d2f5e8276611db56d13a
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 12200000
- Grade: 5
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 610000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 3
- Cutoff Unit: % Lead

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Starter Zone lead resource provides a solid foundation for initial economic studies, but its combined category suggests a need for further confidence building.

- Positive factor: Significant contained lead in the Starter Zone, forming the basis for the PEA

- Negative factor: Combined Indicated + Inferred category is treated as inferred, indicating lower confidence for a portion

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 5.0

Context: 12.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mma-sydney-mining-club-presentation--310a3e6c-6ee0-4b01-b1c9-b0525634619a#fact-resource-facts-9)

Maronan Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:d2f5e8276611db56d13a
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 12200000
- Grade: 112
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 43.8
- Contained Unit: moz
- Cutoff Grade: 3
- Cutoff Unit: % Lead

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Starter Zone silver resource is a high-grade component of the project, providing strong support for the initial economic assessment.

- Positive factor: High silver grade and significant contained metal in the Starter Zone, underpinning the PEA

- Negative factor: Combined Indicated + Inferred category is treated as inferred, indicating lower confidence for a portion

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 112

Context: 12.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:d2f5e8276611db56d13a
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 12200000
- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 39000
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 3
- Cutoff Unit: % Lead

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold component in the Starter Zone is a minor byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver of value.

- Positive factor: Adds a gold credit to the polymetallic Starter Zone resource

- Negative factor: Low gold grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct

- Negative factor: Combined Indicated + Inferred category is treated as inferred, indicating lower confidence for a portion

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 0.1

Context: 12.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:d2f5e8276611db56d13a
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 12200000
- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 17.7
- Contained Unit: kt
- Cutoff Grade: 3
- Cutoff Unit: % Lead

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The zinc component in the Starter Zone is a minor byproduct, adding to the polymetallic nature but not a primary value driver.

- Positive factor: Adds a zinc credit to the polymetallic Starter Zone resource

- Negative factor: Low zinc grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct

- Negative factor: Combined Indicated + Inferred category is treated as inferred, indicating lower confidence for a portion

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: 12.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:772751a3413bf398515c
- Material type: Leached
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 1100000
- Grade: 0.79
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 9000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: % Copper

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This leached copper resource provides a valuable component to the overall copper-gold resource, with a reasonable grade for its material type.

- Positive factor: Good copper grade for a leached material type

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 0.79

Context: 1.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:772751a3413bf398515c
- Material type: Leached
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 1100000
- Grade: 0.71
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 26000
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: % Copper

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold component in the leached material adds a valuable credit to the copper resource, enhancing its overall economic potential.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade for a leached material type, adding value to the copper resource

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 0.71

Context: 1.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:772751a3413bf398515c
- Material type: Leached
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 1100000
- Grade: 9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 0.3
- Contained Unit: moz
- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: % Copper

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver component in the leached material is a minor byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver of value.

- Positive factor: Adds a silver credit to the leached copper-gold resource

- Negative factor: Low silver grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 9

Context: 1.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:90e6cd88ba850ff96cb8
- Material type: transitional
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2300000
- Grade: 0.63
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 14000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: % Copper

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This transitional copper resource contributes to the project's overall copper endowment, but its inferred status and lower grade compared to fresh material indicate a need for further definition.

- Positive factor: Adds to the overall copper resource in the transitional zone

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 0.63

Context: 2.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:90e6cd88ba850ff96cb8
- Material type: transitional
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2300000
- Grade: 0.45
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 33000
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: % Copper

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold component in the transitional material adds to the overall gold resource, but its inferred status and moderate grade suggest it's a secondary contributor.

- Positive factor: Adds to the overall gold resource in the transitional zone

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 0.45

Context: 2.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:90e6cd88ba850ff96cb8
- Material type: transitional
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 2300000
- Grade: 7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 0.5
- Contained Unit: moz
- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: % Copper

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver component in the transitional material is a minor byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver of value.

- Positive factor: Adds a silver credit to the transitional copper-gold resource

- Negative factor: Low silver grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 7

Context: 2.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:fbffba32e07d7b697832
- Material type: fresh
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 28600000
- Grade: 0.87
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 248000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: % Copper

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This large inferred fresh copper resource is the most significant component of the copper-gold endowment, providing substantial scale and grade for future development.

- Positive factor: Very large tonnage and contained copper in the fresh material, forming the bulk of the copper-gold resource

- Positive factor: Good copper grade for a fresh material type

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 0.87

Context: 28.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:fbffba32e07d7b697832
- Material type: fresh
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 28600000
- Grade: 0.64
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 591000
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: % Copper

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold component in the fresh material is a significant credit, enhancing the overall value of the copper-gold resource.

- Positive factor: Significant contained gold in the fresh material, adding substantial value to the copper resource

- Positive factor: Good gold grade for a fresh material type

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 0.64

Context: 28.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:fbffba32e07d7b697832
- Material type: fresh
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 28600000
- Grade: 7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 6.6
- Contained Unit: moz
- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: % Copper

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver component in the fresh material is a minor byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver of value.

- Positive factor: Adds a silver credit to the fresh copper-gold resource

- Negative factor: Low silver grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 7

Context: 28.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:c9d6b6ade5c8da0c594b
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 32000000
- Grade: 0.85
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 271000
- Contained Unit: t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: % Copper

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The global copper-gold resource demonstrates substantial scale, with a large contained copper component, providing a strong foundation for future development.

- Positive factor: Very large total contained copper, indicating a significant project scale

- Positive factor: Good overall copper grade

- Negative factor: A significant portion is in the inferred category, requiring further de-risking

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 0.85

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:c9d6b6ade5c8da0c594b
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 32000000
- Grade: 0.63
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 649000
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: % Copper

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The global copper-gold resource includes a substantial gold component, significantly enhancing the project's overall value proposition.

- Positive factor: Very large total contained gold, adding significant value to the copper resource

- Positive factor: Good overall gold grade

- Negative factor: A significant portion is in the inferred category, requiring further de-risking

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 0.63

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:c9d6b6ade5c8da0c594b
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 32000000
- Grade: 7
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 7.4
- Contained Unit: moz
- Cutoff Grade: 0.4
- Cutoff Unit: % Copper

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-06-06

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver component in the global copper-gold resource is a minor byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature but not a primary driver of value.

- Positive factor: Adds a silver credit to the global copper-gold resource

- Negative factor: Low silver grade, indicating it's a minor byproduct

- Negative factor: A significant portion is in the inferred category, requiring further de-risking

- Negative factor: Estimate is from June 2025, limiting novelty

Evidence · table

> 7

Context: 32.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### inferred

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Maronan Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:479137efc4e5bcbfd96c
- Material type: fresh
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 1800000
- Grade: 1.24
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 72000
- Contained Unit: oz
- Cutoff Grade: 1
- Cutoff Unit: g/t Gold

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2024-03-12

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This inferred gold-only resource provides an additional gold component, but its smaller scale and inferred status suggest it's a secondary focus compared to the larger polymetallic resources.

- Positive factor: Adds a standalone gold resource component

- Negative factor: Inferred category has lower geological confidence

- Negative factor: Estimate is from March 2024, limiting novelty

- Negative factor: Relatively small tonnage compared to other resources

Evidence · table

> 1.24

Context: 1.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**Stale Estimate**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Effective date is &gt;2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

### Fact 26

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Maronan Project

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Resource scope

- Reporting standards: jorc
- Resource group id: resource:c5e41460729cba618466
- Ownership percent: 100 %

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The progress towards lodging the Mining Licence application is a positive step, showing continued advancement of the project through the regulatory process.

- Positive factor: Mining Licence application is on track for lodgement, indicating continued progress towards production

- Positive factor: Engagement with Queensland Office of the Coordinator General for Coordinated Project Status

- Negative factor: Application is still in preparation, not yet lodged or approved

Evidence · text

> Mining Licence application on track for submitting by end of 2026

#### Tags used in scoring

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**No QP/CP Disclosure**

Polarity: negative

Definition: No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&amp;I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

## Metallurgical Results (4)

### flotation

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Maronan Project · lead

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: lead
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Test Work

- Program Status: detailed
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: Lead Flotation

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 90 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 70
- Conc. Grade Unit: %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: AMML Lab in Gosford

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The lead flotation testwork demonstrates exceptional recovery and concentrate quality, significantly de-risking the processing pathway for the silver-lead resource.

- Positive factor: Very high lead recovery, indicating efficient processing

- Positive factor: Very high-grade concentrate, which is highly desirable for smelters

Evidence · text

> Pb Rec &gt; 90 % • Very High-Grade Concentrate – &gt; 70% Lead

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Maronan Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Test Work

- Program Status: detailed
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: Lead Flotation

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 90 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 1500
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: AMML Lab in Gosford

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver recovery in the lead flotation circuit is excellent, producing a very high-grade silver concentrate, which is a strong positive for project economics.

- Positive factor: Very high silver recovery, indicating efficient processing

- Positive factor: Very high-grade silver in concentrate, adding significant value

Evidence · text

> Ag Rec &gt; 90 % • Very High-Grade Concentrate – &gt; 1,500 g/t Silver

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 90% is at or above the exceptional band \(90%\)

### flotation

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Maronan Project · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: copper
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Test Work

- Program Status: detailed
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: Copper Flotation

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 90 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 25
- Conc. Grade Unit: %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: AMML Lab in Gosford

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The copper flotation testwork shows strong recovery and a good quality concentrate, supporting the viability of the copper-gold resource.

- Positive factor: High copper recovery, indicating efficient processing

- Positive factor: Good quality concentrate grade, desirable for smelters

Evidence · text

> Cu Rec &gt; 90% • Good quality concentrates – 23 – 27 % Cu

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### flotation

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Maronan Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Maronan Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: australia\_qld
- Reported Region: Queensland
- Ticker: MMA

#### Test Work

- Program Status: detailed
- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: Copper Flotation

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 84 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 12.5
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: AMML Lab in Gosford

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold recovery in the copper flotation circuit is strong, producing a valuable gold credit in the concentrate and enhancing overall project economics.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery, adding significant value to the copper concentrate

- Positive factor: Good gold grade in concentrate

Evidence · text

> Au Rec 80 – 88 % Rec • Good quality concentrates – 10 – 15 g/t Au

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

## 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.
