PSC: Nyungu Central Infill Drilling Assays and Exploration Update

Original announcement by asx on Oct 14, 2026

Bullish

Company: Prospect Resources Limited
Ticker: PSC
Exchange: ASX
Region: Zambia
Primary commodity: Copper
Secondary commodities: Cobalt, Gold
Document categories: Drill results, Metallurgy
Extracted: 2026-10-14 23:11:16 UTC

Atlas analysis published: Oct 14, 2026

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Prospect Resources Limited announced high-grade copper intercepts from infill drilling at Nyungu Central, including 10m at 1.10% Cu and 5.68m at 1.51% Cu, confirming continuity and strengthening confidence in the deposit. Regional exploration identified two significant copper anomalies at Shikezi, with the larger extending over 1km. Metallurgical testwork on Nyungu Central and Kabikupa composites returned excellent copper recoveries, supporting the Mumbezhi Copper Project's advancement towards a Scoping Study in Q1 2027.

Reasoning: The announcement reports strong copper grades from infill drilling at Nyungu Central, confirming continuity and enhancing confidence in the deposit. New copper anomalies identified at Shikezi highlight regional exploration potential, and metallurgical testwork shows excellent copper recoveries. However, some assays are pending, and true widths are not reported.

Positive factors

High-grade copper intercepts from infill drilling
Confirmation of continuity and quality of mineralization at Nyungu Central
Identification of new significant copper anomalies at Shikezi
Multiple drill rigs active across the project for resource growth and exploration
Scoping Study on track for Q1 2027
Excellent copper recoveries from metallurgical testwork

Negative factors

Partial assays pending for some high-priority infill holes
Aircore results are pXRF determinations, not lab assays, and are below resource cut-off
True width not reported for drill intercepts
Cobalt and gold grades in new intercepts are generally lower than project average

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

Facts used in scoring: 38

Classification and evidence

Mill Routeneutral

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

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

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: 38. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (36)

NCDD042Nyungu Central · copperGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 1.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 10 m
From: 97 m
To: 107 m
Hole Depth: 375 m
Intercept Depth: 97 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042:97-107
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339020
Northing: 8630250
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept of 10.0m at 1.10% Cu is a strong result for open pit copper, confirming the continuity of high-grade mineralization at Nyungu Central.

Positive factors

Strong copper grade (1.10% Cu) for open pit mining
Good intercept width (10.0m)
Confirms continuity of high-grade mineralization

Negative factors

True width not reported
Assays pending for deeper sections of the hole

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Strong GradeRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Reason: 1.10% Cu exceeds the 1.0% Cu threshold for strong grade in open pit copper deposits.

Evidence · text

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD042Nyungu Central · cobaltGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: cobalt
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.03
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 10 m
From: 97 m
To: 107 m
Hole Depth: 375 m
Intercept Depth: 97 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042:97-107
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339020
Northing: 8630250
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.03% is below the weak threshold and the project average, indicating low materiality for cobalt in this intercept.

Negative factors

Cobalt grade (0.03% Co) is below the weak threshold for cobalt (0.08% Co)
Cobalt grade is lower than the project average (0.081% Co)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD042Nyungu Central · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: gold
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.11
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 10 m
From: 97 m
To: 107 m
Hole Depth: 375 m
Intercept Depth: 97 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042:97-107
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339020
Northing: 8630250
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.11 g/t is below the weak threshold and the project average, indicating low materiality for gold in this intercept.

Negative factors

Gold grade (0.11 g/t Au) is below the weak threshold for gold (0.3 g/t Au)
Gold grade is lower than the project average (0.236 g/t Au)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD042Nyungu Central · copperGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.47
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 6.6 m
From: 115 m
To: 121.6 m
Hole Depth: 375 m
Intercept Depth: 97 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042:115-121.6
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339020
Northing: 8630250
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept of 6.6m at 0.47% Cu is a moderate result, above the weak threshold for open pit copper but below the project average.

Positive factors

Copper grade (0.47% Cu) is above the weak threshold for open pit copper (0.25% Cu)

Negative factors

True width not reported
Copper grade is lower than the project average (0.534% Cu)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD042Nyungu Central · goldGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: gold
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.41
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 6.6 m
From: 115 m
To: 121.6 m
Hole Depth: 375 m
Intercept Depth: 97 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042:115-121.6
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339020
Northing: 8630250
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.41 g/t is a weak result, above the weak threshold but below the project average.

Positive factors

Gold grade (0.41 g/t Au) is above the weak threshold for gold (0.3 g/t Au)

Negative factors

True width not reported
Gold grade is lower than the project average (0.236 g/t Au)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD042Nyungu Central · copperGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.39
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4 m
From: 132 m
To: 136 m
Hole Depth: 375 m
Intercept Depth: 97 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042:132-136
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339020
Northing: 8630250
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept of 4.0m at 0.39% Cu is a weak result, above the weak threshold for open pit copper but below the project average.

Positive factors

Copper grade (0.39% Cu) is above the weak threshold for open pit copper (0.25% Cu)

Negative factors

True width not reported
Copper grade is lower than the project average (0.534% Cu)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD042Nyungu Central · goldGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: gold
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.09
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 4 m
From: 132 m
To: 136 m
Hole Depth: 375 m
Intercept Depth: 97 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042:132-136
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339020
Northing: 8630250
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.09 g/t is below the weak threshold and the project average, indicating low materiality for gold in this intercept.

Negative factors

Gold grade (0.09 g/t Au) is below the weak threshold for gold (0.3 g/t Au)
Gold grade is lower than the project average (0.236 g/t Au)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD042Nyungu Central · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.34
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 26.3 m
To: 27.8 m
Hole Depth: 375 m
Intercept Depth: 26.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042:26.3-27.8
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339020
Northing: 8630250
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept of 1.5m at 0.34% Cu is a weak result, above the weak threshold for open pit copper but narrow and below the project average.

Positive factors

Copper grade (0.34% Cu) is above the weak threshold for open pit copper (0.25% Cu)

Negative factors

True width not reported
Narrow intercept width (1.5m)
Copper grade is lower than the project average (0.534% Cu)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD042Nyungu Central · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: cobalt
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.02
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 26.3 m
To: 27.8 m
Hole Depth: 375 m
Intercept Depth: 26.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042:26.3-27.8
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339020
Northing: 8630250
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.02% is below the weak threshold and the project average, indicating low materiality for cobalt in this intercept.

Negative factors

Cobalt grade (0.02% Co) is below the weak threshold for cobalt (0.08% Co)
Cobalt grade is lower than the project average (0.081% Co)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD042Nyungu Central · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: gold
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.02
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 26.3 m
To: 27.8 m
Hole Depth: 375 m
Intercept Depth: 26.3 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042:26.3-27.8
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339020
Northing: 8630250
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.02 g/t is below the weak threshold and the project average, indicating low materiality for gold in this intercept.

Negative factors

Gold grade (0.02 g/t Au) is below the weak threshold for gold (0.3 g/t Au)
Gold grade is lower than the project average (0.236 g/t Au)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD041Nyungu Central · copperGrade: 1.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.68 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD041
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 1.51
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 5.68 m
From: 162.42 m
To: 168.1 m
Hole Depth: 325 m
Intercept Depth: 162.42 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD041:162.42-168.1
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339200
Northing: 8629950
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept of 5.68m at 1.51% Cu is a strong result, representing a new best copper grade for the project and confirming high-grade continuity.

Positive factors

Strong copper grade (1.51% Cu) for open pit mining
New best copper grade for the project (1.51% Cu vs prior best 1.38% Cu)
Confirms continuity of high-grade mineralization

Negative factors

True width not reported

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Strong GradeRejected · positive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Reason: 1.51% Cu exceeds the 1.0% Cu threshold for strong grade in open pit copper deposits and is a new best grade for the project.

Evidence · text

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD041Nyungu Central · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.68 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD041
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: cobalt
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.02
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 5.68 m
From: 162.42 m
To: 168.1 m
Hole Depth: 325 m
Intercept Depth: 162.42 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD041:162.42-168.1
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339200
Northing: 8629950
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.02% is below the weak threshold and the project average, indicating low materiality for cobalt in this intercept.

Negative factors

Cobalt grade (0.02% Co) is below the weak threshold for cobalt (0.08% Co)
Cobalt grade is lower than the project average (0.081% Co)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD041Nyungu Central · goldGrade: 0.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.68 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD041
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: gold
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.06
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 5.68 m
From: 162.42 m
To: 168.1 m
Hole Depth: 325 m
Intercept Depth: 162.42 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD041:162.42-168.1
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339200
Northing: 8629950
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of 0.06 g/t is below the weak threshold and the project average, indicating low materiality for gold in this intercept.

Negative factors

Gold grade (0.06 g/t Au) is below the weak threshold for gold (0.3 g/t Au)
Gold grade is lower than the project average (0.236 g/t Au)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD041Nyungu Central · copperGrade: 0.48Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD041
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.48
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 6 m
From: 113 m
To: 119 m
Hole Depth: 325 m
Intercept Depth: 113 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD041:113-119
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339200
Northing: 8629950
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept of 6.0m at 0.48% Cu is a moderate result, above the weak threshold for open pit copper but below the project average.

Positive factors

Copper grade (0.48% Cu) is above the weak threshold for open pit copper (0.25% Cu)

Negative factors

True width not reported
Copper grade is lower than the project average (0.534% Cu)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD041Nyungu Central · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD041
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: cobalt
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.01
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 6 m
From: 113 m
To: 119 m
Hole Depth: 325 m
Intercept Depth: 113 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD041:113-119
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339200
Northing: 8629950
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The cobalt grade of 0.01% is below the weak threshold and the project average, indicating low materiality for cobalt in this intercept.

Negative factors

Cobalt grade (0.01% Co) is below the weak threshold for cobalt (0.08% Co)
Cobalt grade is lower than the project average (0.081% Co)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD041Nyungu Central · goldGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD041
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: gold
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.01
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 6 m
From: 113 m
To: 119 m
Hole Depth: 325 m
Intercept Depth: 113 m

Classification

Program: resource
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD041:113-119
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 339200
Northing: 8629950
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1310 m
Azimuth: 90 °
Dip: -70 °
Loc. Confidence: high
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade of <0.01 g/t is below the weak threshold and the project average, indicating low materiality for gold in this intercept.

Negative factors

Gold grade (<0.01 g/t Au) is below the weak threshold for gold (0.3 g/t Au)
Gold grade is lower than the project average (0.236 g/t Au)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

SZAC043Shikezi · copperGrade: 501Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 25 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SZAC043
Project: Shikezi
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 501
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 25 m
From: 2 m
To: 27 m
Hole Depth: 27 m
Intercept Depth: 2 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SZAC043:2-27
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 357141
Northing: 8633973
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1296 m
Azimuth: 0 °
Dip: -90 °
Loc. Confidence: medium
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept identifies a new copper anomaly with good width, but the grade is low and from pXRF, indicating early-stage exploration potential requiring follow-up.

Positive factors

New significant copper anomaly identified
Good intercept width (25m)
Open at end of hole, indicating potential for further mineralization

Negative factors

Grade (501 ppm Cu or 0.05% Cu) is well below resource cut-off (0.2% Cu)
Results are from pXRF, not certified lab assays
True width not reported

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

SZAC047Shikezi · copperGrade: 448Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 22 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SZAC047
Project: Shikezi
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 448
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 22 m
From: 3 m
To: 25 m
Hole Depth: 25 m
Intercept Depth: 3 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SZAC047:3-25
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 357410
Northing: 8633744
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1283 m
Azimuth: 0 °
Dip: -90 °
Loc. Confidence: medium
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept identifies a new copper anomaly with good width, but the grade is low and from pXRF, indicating early-stage exploration potential requiring follow-up.

Positive factors

New significant copper anomaly identified
Good intercept width (22m)
Open at end of hole, indicating potential for further mineralization

Negative factors

Grade (448 ppm Cu or 0.04% Cu) is well below resource cut-off (0.2% Cu)
Results are from pXRF, not certified lab assays
True width not reported

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

SZAC013Shikezi · copperGrade: 309Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 25 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SZAC013
Project: Shikezi
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 309
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 25 m
From: 0 m
To: 25 m
Hole Depth: 25 m
Intercept Depth: 0 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SZAC013:0-25
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 357210
Northing: 8633850
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1283 m
Azimuth: 0 °
Dip: -90 °
Loc. Confidence: medium
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept identifies a new copper anomaly with good width, but the grade is low and from pXRF, indicating early-stage exploration potential requiring follow-up.

Positive factors

New significant copper anomaly identified
Good intercept width (25m)
Open at end of hole, indicating potential for further mineralization

Negative factors

Grade (309 ppm Cu or 0.03% Cu) is well below resource cut-off (0.2% Cu)
Results are from pXRF, not certified lab assays
True width not reported

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

SZAC021Shikezi · copperGrade: 236Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 20 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SZAC021
Project: Shikezi
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 236
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 20 m
From: 1 m
To: 21 m
Hole Depth: 21 m
Intercept Depth: 1 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SZAC021:1-21
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 357580
Northing: 8633649
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1284 m
Azimuth: 0 °
Dip: -90 °
Loc. Confidence: medium
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept identifies a new copper anomaly with good width, but the grade is low and from pXRF, indicating early-stage exploration potential requiring follow-up.

Positive factors

New significant copper anomaly identified
Good intercept width (20m)
Open at end of hole, indicating potential for further mineralization

Negative factors

Grade (236 ppm Cu or 0.02% Cu) is well below resource cut-off (0.2% Cu)
Results are from pXRF, not certified lab assays
True width not reported

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

SZAC055Shikezi · copperGrade: 207Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 17 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: SZAC055
Project: Shikezi
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 207
Grade Unit: ppm
Intercept: 17 m
From: 13 m
To: 30 m
Hole Depth: 30 m
Intercept Depth: 13 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: SZAC055:13-30
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Easting: 355315
Northing: 8633799
CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S
Elevation: 1253 m
Azimuth: 0 °
Dip: -90 °
Loc. Confidence: medium
Loc. Source: document

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept identifies a new copper anomaly with good width, but the grade is low and from pXRF, indicating early-stage exploration potential requiring follow-up.

Positive factors

New significant copper anomaly identified
Good intercept width (17m)
Open at end of hole, indicating potential for further mineralization

Negative factors

Grade (207 ppm Cu or 0.02% Cu) is well below resource cut-off (0.2% Cu)
Results are from pXRF, not certified lab assays
True width not reported

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

KMDD001Kamafamba · copperGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15.85 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: KMDD001
Project: Kamafamba
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.3
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 15.85 m
From: 41 m
To: 56.85 m
Intercept Depth: 41 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: KMDD001:41-56.85
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence: low

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2015-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical intercept with a weak copper grade, providing context for the Kamafamba prospect but not new information.

Positive factors

Copper grade (0.30% Cu) is above the weak threshold for open pit copper (0.25% Cu)

Negative factors

Historical result, not new information
True width not reported
Copper grade is lower than the project average (0.534% Cu)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This is a historical result from 2015, re-released without new assays or reinterpretation.

Evidence · text

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

KMDD003Kamafamba · copperGrade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 17.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: KMDD003
Project: Kamafamba
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.4
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 17.6 m
From: 134.5 m
To: 152.1 m
Intercept Depth: 134.5 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: KMDD003:134.5-152.1
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence: low

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2015-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical intercept with a moderate copper grade, providing context for the Kamafamba prospect but not new information.

Positive factors

Copper grade (0.40% Cu) is above the weak threshold for open pit copper (0.25% Cu)

Negative factors

Historical result, not new information
True width not reported
Copper grade is lower than the project average (0.534% Cu)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This is a historical result from 2015, re-released without new assays or reinterpretation.

Evidence · text

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

KMDD003Kamafamba · copperGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: KMDD003
Project: Kamafamba
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.67
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 5.6 m
From: 146.5 m
To: 152.1 m
Intercept Depth: 134.5 m

Classification

Program: exploration
Sample Type: drill
Group ID: KMDD003:146.5-152.1
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

Loc. Confidence: low

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: Yes
Review Reason: historical_restatement
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: Yes
Historical Source Date: 2015-09-16T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical sub-interval with a moderate copper grade, providing context for the Kamafamba prospect but not new information.

Positive factors

Copper grade (0.67% Cu) is above the moderate threshold for open pit copper (0.5% Cu)

Negative factors

Historical result, not new information
True width not reported
Copper grade is higher than the project average (0.534% Cu) but from a sub-interval

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Rejected tags

Rejected tags — excluded from scoring because their label or evidence could not be verified.

Stale Data Re-releaseRejected · negative

Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Reason: This is a historical result from 2015, re-released without new assays or reinterpretation.

Evidence · text

Apparent Width OnlyRejected · negative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Reason: The document explicitly states that downhole length is reported, not true width.

Evidence · text

NCDD042*Nyungu Central · copperGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042*
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.34
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 26.3 m
To: 27.8 m
Intercept Depth: 26.3 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042*:26.3-27.8
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.34 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 0.5 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

Context: NCDD042*

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NCDD042*Nyungu Central · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042*
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: cobalt
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.02
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 26.3 m
To: 27.8 m
Intercept Depth: 26.3 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042*:26.3-27.8
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

Context: NCDD042*

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NCDD042*Nyungu Central · goldGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.5 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042*
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: gold
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.02
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 1.5 m
From: 26.3 m
To: 27.8 m
Intercept Depth: 26.3 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042*:26.3-27.8
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

Context: NCDD042*

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NCDD042*Nyungu Central · copperGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042*
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 1.1
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 10 m
From: 97 m
To: 107 m
Intercept Depth: 97 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042*:97-107
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.1 % copper is strong against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 11.0 %·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

1.1 % copper is strong on the default band.

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

Context: NCDD042*

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NCDD042*Nyungu Central · cobaltGrade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042*
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: cobalt
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.03
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 10 m
From: 97 m
To: 107 m
Intercept Depth: 97 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042*:97-107
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

0.03 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

Context: NCDD042*

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NCDD042*Nyungu Central · goldGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042*
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: gold
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.11
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 10 m
From: 97 m
To: 107 m
Intercept Depth: 97 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042*:97-107
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 1.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

0.11 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

Context: NCDD042*

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NCDD042*Nyungu Central · copperGrade: 0.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.6 mView all details

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Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042*
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.47
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 6.6 m
From: 115 m
To: 121.6 m
Intercept Depth: 115 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042*:115-121.6
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.47 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 3.1 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

Context: NCDD042*

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NCDD042*Nyungu Central · cobaltGrade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.6 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042*
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: cobalt
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.01
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 6.6 m
From: 115 m
To: 121.6 m
Intercept Depth: 115 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042*:115-121.6
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

Context: NCDD042*

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NCDD042*Nyungu Central · goldGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.6 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042*
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: gold
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.41
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 6.6 m
From: 115 m
To: 121.6 m
Intercept Depth: 115 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042*:115-121.6
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.41 g/t gold is weak against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 2.7 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

Context: NCDD042*

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NCDD042*Nyungu Central · copperGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042*
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.39
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4 m
From: 132 m
To: 136 m
Intercept Depth: 132 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042*:132-136
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.39 % copper is weak against the default band [2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25] %. Grade×width 1.6 %·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

Context: NCDD042*

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NCDD042*Nyungu Central · cobaltGrade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042*
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: cobalt
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.02
Grade Unit: %
Intercept: 4 m
From: 132 m
To: 136 m
Intercept Depth: 132 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042*:132-136
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band [0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08] %.

Negative factors

0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold (0.08 %) on the default band.
Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

Context: NCDD042*

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

NCDD042*Nyungu Central · goldGrade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details

Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID: NCDD042*
Project: Nyungu Central
Commodity: gold
Region: zambia
Reported Region: zambia
Ticker: PSC

Geometry

Grade: 0.09
Grade Unit: g/t
Intercept: 4 m
From: 132 m
To: 136 m
Intercept Depth: 132 m

Classification

Sample Type: drill
Group ID: NCDD042*:132-136
Mining Method: open_pit

Location

CRS: UTM_WGS84_35S

QA/QC

Laboratory: ALS Ndola and SGS Kitwe
QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
QP Signed: Yes
QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

Review

Needs Review: No
Interp. Status: scored
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.09 g/t gold is below against the open_pit mining band [5, 2, 1, 0.3] g/t. Grade×width 0.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

0.09 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (0.3 g/t) on the open_pit mining band.
Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

Context: NCDD042*

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Metallurgical Results (2)

flotationMumbezhi Copper Project · copperRecovery: 94.3 %View all details

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Identity

Project: Mumbezhi Copper Project
Commodity: copper
Region: zambia
Reported Region: Zambia
Ticker: PSC

Test Work

Program Status: detailed
Test Type: flotation
Processing Route: flotation
Sample: Kabikupa lower grade fresh sulphide composite

Recovery

Recovery: 94.3 %
Recovery Basis: actual_test
Conc. Grade: 25
Conc. Grade Unit: % Cu

Reagents

Reagent Notes: Relatively high graphitic carbon levels (up to 4.8% TGC) presented no barrier to achieving good quality copper concentrates, with the use of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), as an effective depressant for graphitic carbon.

Review

Needs Review: No
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Excellent copper recovery and high concentrate grade from Kabikupa lower grade fresh sulphide composite flotation testwork.

Positive factors

Exceptional copper recovery (94.3%) for flotation
High concentrate grade (25.0% Cu)

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

flotationMumbezhi Copper Project · cobaltView all details

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Identity

Project: Mumbezhi Copper Project
Commodity: cobalt
Region: zambia
Reported Region: Zambia
Ticker: PSC

Test Work

Program Status: detailed
Test Type: flotation
Processing Route: flotation
Sample: Kabikupa lower grade fresh sulphide composite

Recovery

Recovery Basis: actual_test
Conc. Grade: 0.04
Conc. Grade Unit: % Co

Reagents

Reagent Notes: Relatively high graphitic carbon levels (up to 4.8% TGC) presented no barrier to achieving good quality copper concentrates, with the use of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), as an effective depressant for graphitic carbon.

Review

Needs Review: No
Historical: No

Dates

Event date: 2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Kabikupa lower grade fresh sulphide composite produced a low cobalt concentrate grade, indicating limited byproduct potential for cobalt.

Negative factors

Low cobalt concentrate grade (0.04% Co)
Cobalt recovery not explicitly stated

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal

How Atlas produces this analysis

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