# Potential resource growth on the cards for Maronan Metals after new drill hits Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105 Original source: https://stockhead.com.au/resources/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits/ Publisher: stockhead Original announcement: 2026-09-09T00:21:13.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Maronan Metals - Ticker: MMA - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: northwest Queensland - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver, Lead - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-09-09 01:05:31 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Maronan Metals has reported new drill results from its Maronan project in northwest Queensland, intersecting multiple zones of copper-gold mineralization north of its existing indicated resource. Holes MRN26004 and MRN26008 returned strong copper-gold intercepts, including 20m at 0.83% copper and 0.42g/t gold in MRN26008, with additional high-grade lead-silver hits. These results are expected to contribute to resource growth and upgrade, with only 14,000m of a planned 40,000m drill program completed. Reasoning: New drill results from MRN26004 and MRN26008 demonstrate strong copper-gold mineralization, extending the known resource and supporting the conversion of inferred resources to higher confidence categories, which is positive for the project's future and aligns with the company's growth strategy. - Positive factor: High-grade copper-gold intercepts - Positive factor: Extension of mineralization north of existing resource - Positive factor: Infill drilling targeting resource upgrade - Positive factor: Significant existing resource base - Positive factor: Large ongoing drill program with more results pending - Positive factor: High-grade lead-silver intercepts - Negative factor: No QA/QC disclosure - Negative factor: No true width stated for intercepts Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 22 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: The intercept in MRN26008 of 0.9m at 10.6% lead and 282g/t silver represents an exceptionally high-grade zone for both lead and silver. Evidence · text > 0.9m at 10.6% lead and 282g/t silver in MRN26008 **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The drill holes MRN26004 and MRN26008 successfully intersected mineralization to the north of the existing resource, indicating an extension of the known mineralized footprint. Evidence · text > intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated copper-gold resource **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: The company explicitly states that the current drill program includes 'infill holes' and is targeting 'conversion of inferred resources into the higher-confidence indicated category'. Evidence · text > These infill holes stepping out to the north of our existing indicated copper resource reinforce that copper will be an important part of the Maronan project. **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. Why it applies: The release does not contain any information regarding QA/QC procedures, certified laboratories, or competent person sign-off. Evidence · text > Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated copper-gold resource **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. Why it applies: All reported drill intercepts are given as downhole lengths without any mention or estimation of true width. Evidence · text > 8.9m at 1.03% copper and 0.61g/t gold from 297.1m **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: The document discusses the existing copper-gold and silver-lead resources and the potential for growth and upgrade based on new drilling. Evidence · text > The results offer the potential to grow and upgrade a 32Mt copper-gold resource already containing 271,000t of copper and 649,000oz of gold **Category Upgrade** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal. Why it applies: The drill program is explicitly targeting the 'conversion of inferred resources into the higher-confidence indicated category'. Evidence · text > conversion of inferred resources into the higher-confidence indicated category. **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route \("concentrate"\) ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (22) ### MRN26004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-0) Maronan · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26004 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 1.03 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 8.9 m - From: 297.1 m - To: 306 m - Intercept Depth: 297.1 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26004:297.1-306 #### Location - Location: North of existing resource - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong copper grade over a good width, contributing to the extension of mineralization north of the existing resource. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade - Positive factor: Extends mineralization - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > 8.9m at 1.03% copper and 0.61g/t gold from 297.1m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-1) Maronan · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26004 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.61 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 8.9 m - From: 297.1 m - To: 306 m - Intercept Depth: 297.1 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26004:297.1-306 #### Location - Location: North of existing resource - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a good gold grade over a good width, contributing to the extension of mineralization north of the existing resource. - Positive factor: Good gold grade - Positive factor: Extends mineralization - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > 8.9m at 1.03% copper and 0.61g/t gold from 297.1m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-2) Maronan · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26004 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.73 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 10 m - From: 315 m - To: 325 m - Intercept Depth: 297.1 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26004:315-325 #### Location - Location: North of existing resource - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade over a good width, adding to the overall mineralized footprint. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade - Positive factor: Good intercept width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > 10m at 0.73% copper and 0.33g/t gold from 315m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-3) Maronan · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26004 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.33 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 10 m - From: 315 m - To: 325 m - Intercept Depth: 297.1 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26004:315-325 #### Location - Location: North of existing resource - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a good width, adding to the overall mineralized footprint. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade - Positive factor: Good intercept width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > 10m at 0.73% copper and 0.33g/t gold from 315m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-4) Maronan · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26004 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.86 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 12 m - From: 339 m - To: 351 m - Intercept Depth: 297.1 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26004:339-351 #### Location - Location: North of existing resource - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong copper grade over a good width, further extending mineralization at depth. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade - Positive factor: Good intercept width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > 12m at 0.86% copper and 0.88g/t gold from 339m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-5) Maronan · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26004 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.88 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 12 m - From: 339 m - To: 351 m - Intercept Depth: 297.1 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26004:339-351 #### Location - Location: North of existing resource - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong gold grade over a good width, further extending mineralization at depth. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade - Positive factor: Good intercept width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > 12m at 0.86% copper and 0.88g/t gold from 339m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-6) Maronan · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26004 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: lead - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 4.4 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4 m - From: 297.1 m - To: 301.1 m - Intercept Depth: 297.1 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26004:297.1-301.1 #### Location - Location: Eastern Horizon - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional lead grade, indicating significant polymetallic potential within the Eastern Horizon. - Positive factor: Exceptional lead grade - Positive factor: Good intercept width - Negative factor: Apparent width only - Negative factor: Depth not specified Evidence · text > 4m at 4.4% lead and 107g/t silver in MRN26004 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26004 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-7) Maronan · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26004 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: silver - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 107 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4 m - From: 297.1 m - To: 301.1 m - Intercept Depth: 297.1 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26004:297.1-301.1 #### Location - Location: Eastern Horizon - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate silver grade, indicating significant polymetallic potential within the Eastern Horizon. - Positive factor: Moderate silver grade - Positive factor: Good intercept width - Negative factor: Apparent width only - Negative factor: Depth not specified Evidence · text > 4m at 4.4% lead and 107g/t silver in MRN26004 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-8) Maronan · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26008 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.83 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 20 m - From: 257 m - To: 277 m - Intercept Depth: 257 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26008:257-277 #### Location - Location: North of existing resource - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a strong copper grade over a significant width, successfully extending mineralization and supporting resource growth. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade - Positive factor: Significant intercept width - Positive factor: Extends mineralization - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > 20m at 0.83% copper and 0.42g/t gold from 257m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-9) Maronan · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26008 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.42 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 20 m - From: 257 m - To: 277 m - Intercept Depth: 257 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26008:257-277 #### Location - Location: North of existing resource - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate gold grade over a significant width, successfully extending mineralization and supporting resource growth. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade - Positive factor: Significant intercept width - Positive factor: Extends mineralization - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > 20m at 0.83% copper and 0.42g/t gold from 257m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-10) Maronan · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26008 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 1.5 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4.5 m - From: 257 m - To: 261.5 m - Intercept Depth: 257 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26008:257-261.5 #### Location - Location: North of existing resource - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept indicates strong localized copper mineralization. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade - Positive factor: Higher-grade sub-interval - Negative factor: Apparent width only - Negative factor: Depth not specified for sub-interval Evidence · text > 4.5m at 1.50% copper and 0.68g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-11) Maronan · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26008 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.68 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 4.5 m - From: 257 m - To: 261.5 m - Intercept Depth: 257 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26008:257-261.5 #### Location - Location: North of existing resource - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within a broader intercept indicates good localized gold mineralization. - Positive factor: Good gold grade - Positive factor: Higher-grade sub-interval - Negative factor: Apparent width only - Negative factor: Depth not specified for sub-interval Evidence · text > 4.5m at 1.50% copper and 0.68g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-12) Maronan · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26008 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.6 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 14 m - From: 297 m - To: 311 m - Intercept Depth: 257 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26008:297-311 #### Location - Location: North of existing resource - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a moderate copper grade over a good width, contributing to the overall mineralized footprint. - Positive factor: Moderate copper grade - Positive factor: Good intercept width - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > 14m at 0.60% copper and 0.11g/t gold from 297m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-13) Maronan · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26008 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.11 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 14 m - From: 297 m - To: 311 m - Intercept Depth: 257 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26008:297-311 #### Location - Location: North of existing resource - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows a weak gold grade over a good width, but is less significant than other intercepts. - Positive factor: Good intercept width - Negative factor: Apparent width only - Negative factor: Weak gold grade Evidence · text > 14m at 0.60% copper and 0.11g/t gold from 297m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-14) Maronan · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26008 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.96 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 4 m - From: 356 m - To: 360 m - Intercept Depth: 257 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26008:356-360 #### Location - Location: North of existing resource - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This deeper intercept shows a strong copper grade, indicating potential for mineralization at greater depths. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade - Positive factor: Deeper mineralization - Negative factor: Apparent width only Evidence · text > separate deeper interval of 4m at 0.96% copper from 356m #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-15) Maronan · lead #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26008 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: lead - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 10.6 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 0.9 m - From: 257 m - To: 257.9 m - Intercept Depth: 257 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26008:257-257.9 #### Location - Location: Eastern Horizon - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional lead grade over a narrow width, highlighting high-grade polymetallic potential within the Eastern Horizon. - Positive factor: Exceptional lead grade - Positive factor: High-grade polymetallic hit - Negative factor: Apparent width only - Negative factor: Narrow intercept - Negative factor: Depth not specified Evidence · text > 0.9m at 10.6% lead and 282g/t silver in MRN26008 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### MRN26008 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-16) Maronan · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: MRN26008 - Project: Maronan - Commodity: silver - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: australia\_qld - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 282 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 0.9 m - From: 257 m - To: 257.9 m - Intercept Depth: 257 m #### Classification - Program: mixed - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: MRN26008:257-257.9 #### Location - Location: Eastern Horizon - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional silver grade over a narrow width, highlighting high-grade polymetallic potential within the Eastern Horizon. - Positive factor: Exceptional silver grade - Positive factor: High-grade polymetallic hit - Negative factor: Apparent width only - Negative factor: Narrow intercept - Negative factor: Depth not specified Evidence · text > 0.9m at 10.6% lead and 282g/t silver in MRN26008 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Infill Drilling** Polarity: neutral Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed" **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### Fact 18 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-17) Maronan project · copper #### Identity - Project: Maronan project - Commodity: copper - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: northwest Queensland - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.85 - Grade Unit: % #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The existing indicated copper resource provides a strong foundation for the project, with new drilling aiming to expand and upgrade it. - Positive factor: Substantial indicated resource - Positive factor: Supports project economics Evidence · text > The project’s current copper-gold resource stands at 32Mt at 0.85% copper, 0.63g/t gold and 7g/t silver, containing 271,000t of copper #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### Fact 19 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-18) Maronan project · gold #### Identity - Project: Maronan project - Commodity: gold - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: northwest Queensland - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 0.63 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The existing indicated gold resource provides a strong foundation for the project, with new drilling aiming to expand and upgrade it. - Positive factor: Substantial indicated resource - Positive factor: Supports project economics Evidence · text > The project’s current copper-gold resource stands at 32Mt at 0.85% copper, 0.63g/t gold and 7g/t silver, containing 271,000t of copper, 649,000oz of gold #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### Fact 20 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-19) Maronan project · silver #### Identity - Project: Maronan project - Commodity: silver - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: northwest Queensland - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 7 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The existing indicated silver resource provides a strong foundation for the project, with new drilling aiming to expand and upgrade it. - Positive factor: Substantial indicated resource - Positive factor: Supports project economics Evidence · text > The project’s current copper-gold resource stands at 32Mt at 0.85% copper, 0.63g/t gold and 7g/t silver, containing 271,000t of copper, 649,000oz of gold and 7.4Moz of silver. #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### Fact 21 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-20) Maronan project · lead #### Identity - Project: Maronan project - Commodity: lead - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: northwest Queensland - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 6 - Grade Unit: % #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The existing global silver-lead sulphide resource is substantial with a high lead grade, forming a key part of the project's overall value. - Positive factor: Substantial global resource - Positive factor: High lead grade - Negative factor: Category not specified Evidence · text > The 2025 resource estimate contains a separate 33.1Mt global silver-lead sulphide resource grading 6.0% lead and 108g/t silver, containing 1.97Mt lead #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ### Fact 22 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/potential-resource-growth-on-the-cards-for-maronan-metals-after-new-drill-hits--50891028-8755-43e7-afeb-33616a8a0105#fact-drill-facts-21) Maronan project · silver #### Identity - Project: Maronan project - Commodity: silver - Region: australia\_qld - Reported Region: northwest Queensland - Ticker: MMA #### Geometry - Grade: 108 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The existing global silver-lead sulphide resource is substantial with a high silver grade, forming a key part of the project's overall value. - Positive factor: Substantial global resource - Positive factor: High silver grade - Negative factor: Category not specified Evidence · text > The 2025 resource estimate contains a separate 33.1Mt global silver-lead sulphide resource grading 6.0% lead and 108g/t silver, containing 1.97Mt lead and 114.5Moz silver #### Tags used in scoring **No QA/QC Disclosure** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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 **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Pic: Getty Images Maronan Metals has intersected multiple zones of copper-gold mineralisation north of its indicated cop" ## 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.