MPK: Annual Report - 30 June 2026

Original announcement by asx on

Company
Many Peaks Minerals Limited
Ticker
MPK
Exchange
ASX
Region
Côte d’Ivoire
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update, Metallurgy
Extracted
2026-09-22 07:09:53 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Many Peaks Minerals Limited's annual report for 30 June 2026 details a transformational year, highlighted by a maiden JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Ouarigue prospect at its Ferké Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, totaling 1.32 million ounces of gold at 1.54 g/t. The report also showcases extensive drilling with high-grade intercepts and positive preliminary metallurgical testwork, alongside successful equity placements that significantly strengthened the company's financial position for continued exploration and development.

Reasoning: The company reported a significant maiden gold resource, strong drill results indicating expansion potential, and positive preliminary metallurgical testwork, all supported by successful capital raises and a healthy cash position, marking a transformational year.

Positive factors

  • Maiden JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate establishes a significant gold resource
  • High percentage of Measured and Indicated categories in the MRE (83%) indicates strong geological confidence
  • Several high-grade drill intercepts, including bonanza grades, demonstrate strong mineralization
  • Drilling indicates potential for resource expansion along strike and at depth
  • Positive preliminary metallurgical testwork shows high gold recovery and non-refractory ore characteristics
  • Successful equity placements significantly strengthened the company's balance sheet for continued development

Negative factors

  • Metallurgical testwork is preliminary (bottle-roll only), requiring further validation at larger scale
  • Geopolitical risks associated with operating in Côte d’Ivoire, though managed by the company

Facts used in scoring: 20

Classification and evidence

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate includes a 'Measured' category of 8.2Mt at 1.50g/t gold for 398,000oz.

Evidence · table

“Measured”

Context: Measured

Indicated Resourcepositive

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

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate includes an 'Indicated' category of 14.9Mt at 1.46g/t gold for 700,000oz.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: Indicated

Category Upgradepositive

Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.

Why it applies: Approximately 83% of the contained gold in the maiden MRE is classified in the higher-confidence Measured and Indicated categories, indicating strong confidence.

Evidence · text

“approximately 83% of the contained gold is classified in the higher-confidence Measured and Indicated categories”

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: The Ouarigue Mineral Resource Estimate information is compiled or reviewed by Mr Alex Lukomskyj, a Member of AusIMM and AIG, who is a Competent Person as defined by JORC Code 2012.

Evidence · text

“The information in this report that relates to the Ouarigue Mineral Resource Estimate information is based on and fairly represents information compiled or reviewed by Mr Alex Lukomskyj, who is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and the AIG.”

JORC Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: The maiden MRE is reported in accordance with the JORC Code 2012.

Evidence · text

“As reported in accordance with the JORC Code 2012”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The MRE is constrained by a 0.38 g/t Au lower cut-off.

Evidence · text

“0.38 g/t Au lower cut-off”

Maiden Resourceneutral

First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.

Why it applies: The company announced a maiden independent Mineral Resource Estimate for the Ouarigue prospect.

Evidence · text

“Maiden Ouarigue Mineral Resource Estimate”

Bonanza Interceptpositive

Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: Drill hole FNDC052 returned 7.07m at 52.9g/t gold, which is an exceptionally high grade.

Evidence · text

“7.07m at 52.9g/t gold”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling results continue to demonstrate opportunities to expand the resource both along strike and at depth.

Evidence · text

“opportunities remaining to expand the resource both along strike and at depth”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The report includes a Competent Person Statement for Exploration Results, signed by Mr Travis Schwertfeger.

Evidence · text

“The information in this report that relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Travis Schwertfeger”

High Recoverypositive

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

Why it applies: Preliminary metallurgical bottle-roll testing returned an average 94% gold recovery, which is strong for gold processing.

Evidence · text

“returned an average 94% gold recovery”

Free Millingpositive

Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.

Why it applies: The gold mineralisation is demonstrated to be non-refractory and amenable to lower-cost cyanide leach processing.

Evidence · text

“non-refractory and amenable to lower-cost cyanide leach processing”

Bench Scale Onlynegative

Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.

Why it applies: The metallurgical testwork reported is 'Preliminary metallurgical bottle-roll testing', indicating it is at a bench scale.

Evidence · text

“Preliminary metallurgical bottle-roll testing”

Single Domain Onlynegative

Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.

Why it applies: only one composite was tested

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 20. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (16)

FNDC021Ferké · goldGrade: 4.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 107 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDC021
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
4.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
107 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide intercept with a strong grade-width product demonstrates significant gold mineralization, contributing positively to the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade-width product (441.91 g/t*m) indicates significant mineralization
  • Wide intercept suggests bulk tonnage potential
  • Grade is above the project average

Evidence · text

“107m at 4.13g/t gold”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDC021Ferké · goldGrade: 8.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 45 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDC021
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
8.58
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
45 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within a wider intercept indicates a very rich zone of mineralization, significantly boosting the project's prospectivity.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval significantly enhances the overall intercept value
  • Grade is well above the project average and 75th percentile for orogenic gold
  • Strong grade-width product (386.1 g/t*m)

Evidence · text

“45m at 8.58g/t gold”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDC052Ferké · goldGrade: 6.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDC052
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
6.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
75 m
From
427 m
To
502 m
Intercept Depth
427 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDC052:427-502
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide, high-grade intercept at depth demonstrates the significant scale and continuity of the gold mineralization, exceeding project averages.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade-width product (458.25 g/t*m) indicates significant mineralization
  • Wide intercept at depth suggests continuity of mineralization
  • Grade is above the project average and 75th percentile for orogenic gold

Evidence · text

“75.0m at 6.11g/t gold from 427.0m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDC052Ferké · goldGrade: 52.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.07 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDC052
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
52.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7.07 m
From
427 m
To
434.07 m
Intercept Depth
427 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDC052:427-434.07
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is an exceptional result, demonstrating very high-grade mineralization and significantly enhancing the project's potential.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional bonanza grade significantly exceeds project and peer averages
  • Highest grade reported for the project, indicating very rich zones
  • Strong grade-width product (374.08 g/t*m)

Evidence · text

“7.07m at 52.9g/t gold”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDC067Ferké · goldGrade: 3.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 84.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDC067
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
3.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
84.8 m
From
295.8 m
To
380.6 m
Intercept Depth
295.8 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDC067:295.8-380.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide intercept confirms mineralization continuity, though at a grade below the project average, it remains material for bulk tonnage potential.

Positive factors

  • Wide intercept indicates significant mineralization continuity
  • Grade is moderate for an open-pit scenario

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the project average and 75th percentile for orogenic gold

Evidence · text

“84.8m at 3.01g/t gold from 295.8m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDM013Ferké · goldGrade: 2.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 105 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDM013
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
2.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
105 m
From
28 m
To
133 m
Intercept Depth
28 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDM013:28-133
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very wide, near-surface intercept confirms significant mineralization, providing bulk tonnage potential despite a grade below the project average.

Positive factors

  • Very wide intercept near surface indicates significant mineralization
  • Grade is moderate for an open-pit scenario

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the project average and 75th percentile for orogenic gold

Evidence · text

“105m at 2.28g/t gold from 28m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDM013Ferké · goldGrade: 26.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDM013
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
26.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
28 m
To
30 m
Intercept Depth
28 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDM013:28-30
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very high-grade but narrow sub-interval highlights the presence of bonanza-grade mineralization, contributing positively to the project's overall prospectivity.

Positive factors

  • Very high-grade sub-interval significantly exceeds project and peer averages
  • Indicates presence of bonanza-grade zones within the wider mineralization

Negative factors

  • Narrow width limits overall contained metal contribution

Evidence · text

“2m at 26.9g/t gold”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDM013Ferké · goldGrade: 17.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDM013
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
17.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3 m
From
28 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
28 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDM013:28-31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade but narrow sub-interval highlights the presence of bonanza-grade mineralization, contributing positively to the project's overall prospectivity.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval significantly exceeds project and peer averages
  • Indicates presence of bonanza-grade zones within the wider mineralization

Negative factors

  • Narrow width limits overall contained metal contribution

Evidence · text

“3m at 17.8g/t gold”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDC101Ferké · goldGrade: 2.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 106.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDC101
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
2.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
106.7 m
From
154.75 m
To
261.45 m
Intercept Depth
154.75 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDC101:154.75-261.45
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This very wide intercept confirms mineralization continuity, though at a grade below the project average, it remains material for bulk tonnage potential.

Positive factors

  • Very wide intercept indicates significant mineralization continuity
  • Grade is moderate for an open-pit scenario

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the project average and 75th percentile for orogenic gold

Evidence · text

“106.7m at 2.52g/t gold from 154.75m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDC101Ferké · goldGrade: 8.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDC101
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
8.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
17.95 m
From
154.75 m
To
172.7 m
Intercept Depth
154.75 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDC101:154.75-172.7
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within a wider intercept indicates a rich zone of mineralization, significantly boosting the project's prospectivity.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval significantly exceeds project average and 75th percentile for orogenic gold
  • Strong grade-width product (147.37 g/t*m)

Evidence · text

“17.95m at 8.21g/t gold”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDC102Ferké · goldGrade: 2.28Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 95 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDC102
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
2.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
95 m
From
253 m
To
348 m
Intercept Depth
253 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDC102:253-348
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide intercept confirms mineralization continuity, though at a grade below the project average, it remains material for bulk tonnage potential.

Positive factors

  • Wide intercept indicates significant mineralization continuity
  • Grade is moderate for an open-pit scenario

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the project average and 75th percentile for orogenic gold

Evidence · text

“95.0m at 2.28g/t gold from 253m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDC102Ferké · goldGrade: 9.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDC102
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
9.29
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
253 m
To
261 m
Intercept Depth
253 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDC102:253-261
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within a wider intercept indicates a rich zone of mineralization, significantly boosting the project's prospectivity.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval significantly exceeds project average and 75th percentile for orogenic gold
  • Strong grade-width product (74.32 g/t*m)

Evidence · text

“8.0m at 9.29g/t”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDC102Ferké · goldGrade: 8.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDC102
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
8.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.6 m
From
253 m
To
261.6 m
Intercept Depth
253 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDC102:253-261.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within a wider intercept indicates a rich zone of mineralization, significantly boosting the project's prospectivity.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval significantly exceeds project average and 75th percentile for orogenic gold
  • Strong grade-width product (76.04 g/t*m)

Evidence · text

“8.6m at 8.83g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDC104Ferké · goldGrade: 2.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 81.32 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDC104
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
2.69
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
81.32 m
From
28.2 m
To
109.52 m
Intercept Depth
28.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDC104:28.2-109.52
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This wide intercept confirms mineralization continuity, though at a grade below the project average, it remains material for bulk tonnage potential.

Positive factors

  • Wide intercept indicates significant mineralization continuity
  • Grade is moderate for an open-pit scenario

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the project average and 75th percentile for orogenic gold

Evidence · text

“81.32m @ 2.69g/t gold from 28.2m”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDC104Ferké · goldGrade: 11.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDC104
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
11.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.8 m
From
28.2 m
To
31 m
Intercept Depth
28.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDC104:28.2-31
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade but narrow sub-interval highlights the presence of bonanza-grade mineralization, contributing positively to the project's overall prospectivity.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval significantly exceeds project average and 75th percentile for orogenic gold
  • Indicates presence of bonanza-grade zones within the wider mineralization

Negative factors

  • Narrow width limits overall contained metal contribution

Evidence · text

“2.8m @ 11.1g/t”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

FNDC104Ferké · goldGrade: 4.67Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
FNDC104
Project
Ferké
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Geometry

Grade
4.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
18 m
From
28.2 m
To
46.2 m
Intercept Depth
28.2 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
FNDC104:28.2-46.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Ouarigue prospect
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong-grade sub-interval within a wider intercept indicates a rich zone of mineralization, contributing positively to the project's overall prospectivity.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade sub-interval is above the project average
  • Contributes significantly to the overall intercept value

Evidence · text

“18m @ 4.67g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

No QA/QC Disclosurenegative

Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: the release describes refractory metallurgy

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "At the recently acquired Baga Gold Project, in which Many Peaks now holds a 100% interest, the Company also completed 10"

Resource Estimates (3)

measuredFerké Gold Project · goldTonnes: 8200000Grade: 1.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 398000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Ferké Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d’Ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Alex Lukomskyj
Resource group id
resource:23d4e1b478f77d267cfc
Deposit or zone
Ouarigue prospect
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
8200000
Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
398000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.38
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-04-20

Location

Loc. Confidence
inferred

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Measured resource provides a high-confidence foundation for the project, with a substantial amount of contained gold at a grade suitable for open-pit development.

Positive factors

  • High confidence Measured category forms a strong basis for future studies
  • Significant contained gold ounces in the Measured category
  • Grade is strong for an open-pit scenario

Evidence · table

“8.2”

Context: Measured

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

indicatedFerké Gold Project · goldTonnes: 14900000Grade: 1.46Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 700000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Ferké Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d’Ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Alex Lukomskyj
Resource group id
resource:862fac11b2233d6c7d01
Deposit or zone
Ouarigue prospect
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
14900000
Grade
1.46
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
700000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.38
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-04-20

Location

Loc. Confidence
inferred

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated resource significantly contributes to the overall resource base with good confidence and a grade suitable for open-pit mining.

Positive factors

  • Indicated category provides good geological confidence for economic studies
  • Substantial contained gold ounces in the Indicated category
  • Grade is strong for an open-pit scenario

Evidence · table

“14.9”

Context: Indicated

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

inferredFerké Gold Project · goldTonnes: 3500000Grade: 2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 225000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Ferké Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d’Ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Alex Lukomskyj
Resource group id
resource:2195c8c5eac47252252e
Deposit or zone
Ouarigue prospect
Mining method
combined

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
3500000
Grade
2
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
225000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.38
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-04-20

Location

Loc. Confidence
inferred

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Inferred resource contributes to the project's overall scale, with a promising grade, but requires further drilling to improve confidence.

Positive factors

  • Inferred resource adds to the overall potential of the project
  • Higher grade than Measured and Indicated categories suggests potential for future upgrades

Negative factors

  • Inferred category has lower geological confidence and cannot be used for economic studies alone

Evidence · table

“3.5”

Context: Inferred

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

Metallurgical Results (1)

bottle rollFerké Gold Project · goldRecovery: 94 %View all details
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Identity

Project
Ferké Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d’Ivoire
Ticker
MPK

Test Work

Program Status
preliminary
Test Type
bottle roll
Processing Route
cyanide leach
Sample
sulfide-bearing fresh rock

Recovery

Recovery
94 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Preliminary metallurgical testwork shows excellent gold recovery and favorable ore characteristics, de-risking the project's processing pathway, though further testwork is needed to confirm at scale.

Positive factors

  • High gold recovery (94%) is strong for the commodity and processing route
  • Ore is non-refractory and amenable to lower-cost cyanide leach processing
  • Supports mineral resource estimation and planned Pre-Feasibility Study

Negative factors

  • Testwork is preliminary (bottle-roll only), requiring further validation at larger scale
  • Testing limited to a single domain (sulfide-bearing fresh rock)

Evidence · text

“Preliminary metallurgical bottle-roll testing during the year returned an average 94% gold recovery from sulfide-bearing fresh rock, demonstrating the Ouarigue's gold mineralisation’s potential to be non-refractory and amenable to lower-cost cyanide leach processing”

How Atlas produces this analysis

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