# Sierra Nevada dials in on new As Safra copper-gold targets Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978 Original source: https://stockhead.com.au/resources/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets/ Publisher: stockhead Original announcement: 2026-08-19T02:06:37.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Sierra Nevada Gold - Ticker: SNX - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Saudi Arabia - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver, Bismuth, Tellurium, Molybdenum, Lead, Zinc - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-08-19 17:06:44 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Sierra Nevada Gold has reported high-grade copper and gold rock-chip results from its As Safra project in Saudi Arabia. The sampling has identified a new undrilled copper target and extended existing mineralised corridors, supporting an expanded Phase 2 drilling program. Reasoning: High-grade rock chip results \(up to 15.8% Cu\) and the identification of new undrilled targets significantly expand the exploration footprint. - Positive factor: High-grade surface sampling - Positive factor: Expansion of mineralised corridors - Positive factor: Identification of new undrilled targets - Positive factor: District-scale system scale - Negative factor: Surface sampling may not represent continuity Facts used in scoring: 19 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: Sampling extended the As Safra Southeast target by about 200m to the north-northwest and 100m to the south-southwest. Evidence · text > recent sampling extended the target by about 200m to the north-northwest along a magnetic linear and 100m to the south-southwest ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (19) ### Fact 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-0) copper #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 15.8 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 15.8% Cu is an exceptional grade for surface sampling. - Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade - Negative factor: Surface sample only Evidence · text > 15.8% copper, 0.62g/t gold and 9.45g/t silver from SAF142 ### Fact 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-1) gold #### Identity - Commodity: gold - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.62 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 0.62 g/t gold is a moderate grade in this context. Evidence · text > 15.8% copper, 0.62g/t gold and 9.45g/t silver from SAF142 ### Fact 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-2) silver #### Identity - Commodity: silver - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 9.45 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Silver grade is present as a byproduct. Evidence · text > 15.8% copper, 0.62g/t gold and 9.45g/t silver from SAF142 ### Fact 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-3) copper #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 9.77 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 9.77% Cu is a very strong grade. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade Evidence · text > 9.77% copper, 0.84g/t gold and 1.50g/t silver from SAF145 ### Fact 5 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-4) gold #### Identity - Commodity: gold - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.84 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold grade. Evidence · text > 9.77% copper, 0.84g/t gold and 1.50g/t silver from SAF145 ### Fact 6 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-5) silver #### Identity - Commodity: silver - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 1.5 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver. Evidence · text > 9.77% copper, 0.84g/t gold and 1.50g/t silver from SAF145 ### Fact 7 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-6) gold #### Identity - Commodity: gold - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 5.83 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 5.83 g/t gold is a strong grade for surface sampling. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade Evidence · text > 5.83g/t gold and 3.26% copper from SAF147 ### Fact 8 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-7) copper #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 3.26 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 3.26% Cu is a strong grade. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade Evidence · text > 5.83g/t gold and 3.26% copper from SAF147 ### Fact 9 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-8) copper #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 3.63 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong copper grade in the Southeast target. Evidence · text > Results include 3.63% copper in SAF154 ### Fact 10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-9) copper #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 2.86 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong copper grade. Evidence · text > 2.86% copper in SAF156 ### Fact 11 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-10) gold #### Identity - Commodity: gold - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 1.69 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate gold grade in the southern breccia. Evidence · text > New results include 1.69g/t gold, 5g/t silver, 0.21% copper, 0.71% lead and 5.22% zinc from SAF130 ### Fact 12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-11) silver #### Identity - Commodity: silver - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 5 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace silver. Evidence · text > New results include 1.69g/t gold, 5g/t silver, 0.21% copper, 0.71% lead and 5.22% zinc from SAF130 ### Fact 13 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-12) copper #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.21 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low copper grade. Evidence · text > New results include 1.69g/t gold, 5g/t silver, 0.21% copper, 0.71% lead and 5.22% zinc from SAF130 ### Fact 14 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-13) lead #### Identity - Commodity: lead - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.71 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Lead byproduct. Evidence · text > New results include 1.69g/t gold, 5g/t silver, 0.21% copper, 0.71% lead and 5.22% zinc from SAF130 ### Fact 15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-14) zinc #### Identity - Commodity: zinc - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 5.22 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong zinc grade in the southern breccia. Evidence · text > New results include 1.69g/t gold, 5g/t silver, 0.21% copper, 0.71% lead and 5.22% zinc from SAF130 ### Fact 16 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-15) gold #### Identity - Commodity: gold - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 2.86 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong gold grade in the southern breccia. Evidence · text > New results include 2.86g/t gold, 0.80% copper, 0.25% lead and 0.61% zinc from SAF164 ### Fact 17 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-16) copper #### Identity - Commodity: copper - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.8 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Moderate copper grade. Evidence · text > New results include 2.86g/t gold, 0.80% copper, 0.25% lead and 0.61% zinc from SAF164 ### Fact 18 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-17) lead #### Identity - Commodity: lead - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.25 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Trace lead. Evidence · text > New results include 2.86g/t gold, 0.80% copper, 0.25% lead and 0.61% zinc from SAF164 ### Fact 19 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sierra-nevada-dials-in-on-new-as-safra-copper-gold-targets--4961f93d-1bdb-4874-8c23-2d62f9754978#fact-drill-facts-18) zinc #### Identity - Commodity: zinc - Ticker: SNX #### Geometry - Grade: 0.61 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Low zinc grade. Evidence · text > New results include 2.86g/t gold, 0.80% copper, 0.25% lead and 0.61% zinc from SAF164 ## 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. 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