SKM: 2km Continuous Strike Confirmed at Mbasso

Original announcement by asx on

Company
Skylark Minerals Limited
Ticker
SKM
Exchange
ASX
Region
Côte d’Ivoire
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update, Metallurgy
Extracted
2026-09-30 00:12:37 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Skylark Minerals has reported final drill results from the M'Basso Prospect at its Zaranou Gold Project in Côte d’Ivoire, confirming continuous gold mineralization over a 2km strike and extending it beyond 200m vertical depth, where it remains open. The program included several high-grade intercepts, with all 85 RC holes now assayed, providing a robust dataset for an upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate update. Initial bottle roll test work returned an average gold recovery of 95%, supporting the project's economic potential.

Reasoning: The final drill results confirm significant strike and depth extensions of gold mineralization at M'Basso, including high-grade intercepts, which substantially de-risk the project and provide a strong foundation for the imminent MRE update. The project shows strong potential for scale with good initial metallurgical results.

Positive factors

  • Confirmed continuous mineralization over 2km strike
  • Mineralization extended beyond 200m vertical depth and remains open
  • Several high-grade gold intercepts, including bonanza grades
  • Successful infill drilling closing previous gaps
  • Upcoming updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) incorporating new data
  • Strong initial metallurgical recovery results (95% gold)

Negative factors

  • Location confidence for collars is low (handheld GPS)
  • True width is an interpretation, not a direct measurement
  • Metallurgical test work is only at bottle roll (bench) scale

Facts used in scoring: 51

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: Several intercepts show exceptional gold grades for an open pit scenario, including 1m at 44.04 g/t Au, 1m at 18.00 g/t Au, 5m at 9.0 g/t Au, 1m at 8.31 g/t Au, 1m at 7.12 g/t Au, 1m at 6.21 g/t Au, 1m at 6.06 g/t Au, and 1m at 5.25 g/t Au, which are well above the 5 g/t Au exceptional threshold.

Evidence · text

“1m at 44.04 g/t Au”

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: The document states that 'true width is approximately 70-100% of down hole intersections', providing an interpretation of the true width.

Evidence · text

“It is interpreted that true width is approximately 70-100% of down hole intersections.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drilling successfully extended mineralization beyond 200m vertical depth and confirmed continuous mineralization over 2km of strike, with the system remaining open along strike and at depth.

Evidence · text

“Mineralisation extended beyond 200m vertical depth and remains open along strike and at depth.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release includes a detailed JORC Code Table 1 outlining sampling techniques, quality control procedures (certified reference materials, field duplicates, blanks), and laboratory information.

Evidence · text

“Sampling and QAQC procedures were conducted in accordance with the project RC Sampling and QAQC Standard Operating Procedure.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The Phase 2 drilling included 'targeted infill drilling between the Phase 1 and Phase 2 areas' to confirm along-strike continuity.

Evidence · text

“targeted infill drilling between the Phase 1 and Phase 2 areas”

JORC Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: The report explicitly states compliance with the 'JORC CODE, 2012 EDITION' for exploration results.

Evidence · text

“JORC CODE, 2012 EDITION”

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Mr Arnand Van Heerden (B. Sc Hons (Geol)), a full-time employee of Skylark Minerals Limited and a member of the AusIMM, is named as the Competent Person responsible for the exploration results.

Evidence · text

“Mr Arnand Van Heerden (B. Sc Hons (Geol)), a full-time employee of Skylark Minerals Limited. Mr Van Heerden has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which they are undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves. Mr Van Heerden is a member of the AusIMM.”

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: An 'updated MRE for the M’Basso deposit is being finalised for release shortly', incorporating the completed 2026 drilling programme.

Evidence · text

“Updated MRE for the M’Basso deposit is being finalised for release shortly”

High Recoverypositive

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

Why it applies: Initial bottle roll test work returned an average gold recovery of 95%, which is exceptional for gold processing.

Evidence · text

“Initial bottle roll test work returned an average gold recovery of 95%.”

Bench Scale Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: The metallurgical test work reported is 'Initial bottle roll test work', which is a screening-level, bench-scale test.

Evidence · text

“Initial bottle roll test work”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Significant intercepts are reported on the basis of a lower cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t Au.

Evidence · text

“Significant intercepts have been reported on the basis of a lower cut-off grade of 0.5 g/t Au”

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

Drill Results (50)

ZARC0184AM’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 65 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0184A
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.63
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
65 m
True Width
45.5 m
From
41 m
To
106 m
Hole Depth
204 m
Intercept Depth
41 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0184A:41-106
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447246
Northing
697713
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
167.27 m
Azimuth
311 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This broad intercept contributes to the overall strike continuity and depth extension, with a moderate grade-thickness product for an open-pit scenario.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade-thickness product (40.95 g/t·m)
  • Broad intercept length (65m)
  • Confirms mineralization continuity

Evidence · table

“0.63”

Context: 65

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 45.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0184AM’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 2.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0184A
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
2.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
True Width
4.2 m
From
94 m
To
100 m
Hole Depth
204 m
Intercept Depth
41 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0184A:94-100
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447246
Northing
697713
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
167.27 m
Azimuth
311 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a higher grade within the broader intercept, contributing to the overall positive results.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade-thickness product (15.12 g/t·m)
  • Grade is at the weak threshold for open pit gold (2.52 g/t Au)

Evidence · table

“2.52”

Context: 6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.2

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0184AM’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 8.31Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0184A
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
8.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.7 m
From
94 m
To
95 m
Hole Depth
204 m
Intercept Depth
41 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0184A:94-95
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447246
Northing
697713
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
167.27 m
Azimuth
311 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval is a bonanza intercept, although over a narrow width, indicating the presence of high-grade zones within the broader mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open pit gold (8.31 g/t Au)
  • Weak grade-thickness product (8.31 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“8.31”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0196BM’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0196B
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
True Width
5.6 m
From
257 m
To
265 m
Hole Depth
279 m
Intercept Depth
257 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0196B:257-265
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447072
Northing
697884
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
157.7 m
Azimuth
315 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept, while below the weak GT threshold, still contributes to the overall understanding of mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the weak threshold for open pit gold (0.34 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (2.72 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: 8

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0200AM’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0200A
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20 m
True Width
14 m
From
178 m
To
198 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
178 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0200A:178-198
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447362
Northing
698268
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
170.5 m
Azimuth
316 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint and depth extension.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade-thickness product (12.4 g/t·m)
  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.62 g/t Au)

Evidence · table

“0.62”

Context: 20

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 14

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0200AM’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 1.19Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0200A
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
1.19
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
True Width
4.9 m
From
179 m
To
186 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
178 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0200A:179-186
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447362
Northing
698268
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
170.5 m
Azimuth
316 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval shows a higher grade within the broader intercept, supporting the overall mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (1.19 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (8.33 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“1.19”

Context: 7

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.9

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0202M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0202
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
True Width
2.8 m
From
24 m
To
28 m
Hole Depth
67 m
Intercept Depth
24 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0202:24-28
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447515
Northing
698123
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
171.12 m
Azimuth
313 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This shallow intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.75 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (3.0 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.75”

Context: 4

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.8

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0202M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 1.23Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0202
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
1.23
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
True Width
1.4 m
From
24 m
To
26 m
Hole Depth
67 m
Intercept Depth
24 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0202:24-26
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447515
Northing
698123
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
171.12 m
Azimuth
313 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within a shallow intercept supports the presence of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (1.23 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (2.46 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“1.23”

Context: 2

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.4

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0202M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0202
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
7 m
From
45 m
To
55 m
Hole Depth
67 m
Intercept Depth
24 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0202:45-55
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447515
Northing
698123
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
171.12 m
Azimuth
313 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the shallow mineralization at M'Basso.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.54 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (5.4 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.54”

Context: 10

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0204M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0204
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.69
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11 m
True Width
7.7 m
From
179 m
To
190 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
179 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0204:179-190
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447607
Northing
698041
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
175.7 m
Azimuth
312 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint and depth extension.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.69 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (7.59 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.69”

Context: 11

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0204M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 2.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0204
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
2.77
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
True Width
1.4 m
From
179 m
To
181 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
179 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0204:179-181
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447607
Northing
698041
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
175.7 m
Azimuth
312 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within a deeper intercept supports the presence of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the weak threshold for open pit gold (2.77 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (5.54 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“2.77”

Context: 2

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.4

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0211M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0211
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
2.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
7 m
From
140 m
To
150 m
Hole Depth
172 m
Intercept Depth
140 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0211:140-150
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447681
Northing
698187
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
180.97 m
Azimuth
314 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms the continuity of the mineralized structure and shows strong gold grades, contributing to the overall positive results.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade-thickness product (24.0 g/t·m)
  • Grade is at the strong threshold for open pit gold (2.4 g/t Au)
  • Confirms continuity of dominant mineralized structure to 2km strike

Evidence · table

“2.4”

Context: 10

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0211M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 4.4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0211
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
4.4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
True Width
3.5 m
From
140 m
To
145 m
Hole Depth
172 m
Intercept Depth
140 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0211:140-145
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447681
Northing
698187
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
180.97 m
Azimuth
314 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within ZARC0211 further enhances the prospectivity of the area.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade-thickness product (22.0 g/t·m)
  • Grade is at the strong threshold for open pit gold (4.4 g/t Au)

Evidence · table

“4.4”

Context: 5

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0211M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0211
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.7 m
From
140 m
To
141 m
Hole Depth
172 m
Intercept Depth
140 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0211:140-141
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447681
Northing
698187
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
180.97 m
Azimuth
314 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is highly significant, indicating very high-grade gold mineralization within the broader intercept.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open pit gold (18.0 g/t Au)
  • Weak grade-thickness product (18.0 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“18”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0211M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0211
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
True Width
4.9 m
From
160 m
To
167 m
Hole Depth
172 m
Intercept Depth
140 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0211:160-167
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447681
Northing
698187
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
180.97 m
Azimuth
314 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept, though lower grade, indicates continued mineralization and that the hole stopped in mineralization, suggesting further potential.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (1.0 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (7.0 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“1”

Context: 7

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.9

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0211M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 6.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0211
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
6.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.7 m
From
165 m
To
166 m
Hole Depth
172 m
Intercept Depth
140 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0211:165-166
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447681
Northing
698187
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
180.97 m
Azimuth
314 °
Dip
-51 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval further highlights the high-grade potential within the mineralized zone, especially as the hole ended in mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open pit gold (6.06 g/t Au)
  • Weak grade-thickness product (6.06 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“6.06”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0212M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0212
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
True Width
3.5 m
From
190 m
To
195 m
Hole Depth
250 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0212:190-195
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447388
Northing
697690
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
162.74 m
Azimuth
315 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the understanding of mineralization at depth, supporting the extension beyond 200m vertical depth.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (1.0 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (5.0 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“1”

Context: 5

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0212M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 2.42Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0212
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
2.42
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
True Width
1.4 m
From
193 m
To
195 m
Hole Depth
250 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0212:193-195
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447388
Northing
697690
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
162.74 m
Azimuth
315 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within a deeper intercept supports the presence of mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the weak threshold for open pit gold (2.42 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (4.84 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“2.42”

Context: 2

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.4

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0212M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 1.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0212
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
1.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
7 m
From
217 m
To
227 m
Hole Depth
250 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0212:217-227
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447388
Northing
697690
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
162.74 m
Azimuth
315 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is significant for extending mineralization to beyond 200m vertical depth, confirming the system remains open at depth.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade-thickness product (15.5 g/t·m)
  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (1.55 g/t Au)
  • Extends mineralization beyond 200m vertical depth

Evidence · table

“1.55”

Context: 10

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0212M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 2.58Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0212
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
2.58
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
True Width
3.5 m
From
219 m
To
224 m
Hole Depth
250 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0212:219-224
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447388
Northing
697690
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
162.74 m
Azimuth
315 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within a deep intercept further supports the depth extension of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade-thickness product (12.9 g/t·m)
  • Grade is at the weak threshold for open pit gold (2.58 g/t Au)

Evidence · table

“2.58”

Context: 5

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0212M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 4.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0212
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
4.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
True Width
1.4 m
From
222 m
To
224 m
Hole Depth
250 m
Intercept Depth
190 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0212:222-224
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447388
Northing
697690
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
162.74 m
Azimuth
315 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval within a deep intercept further confirms the presence of significant mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the strong threshold for open pit gold (4.1 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (8.2 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“4.1”

Context: 2

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.4

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0213AM’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0213A
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.51
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
15 m
True Width
10.5 m
From
50 m
To
65 m
Hole Depth
163 m
Intercept Depth
50 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0213A:50-65
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447626
Northing
698244
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
177.59 m
Azimuth
316 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the shallow mineralization at M'Basso.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.51 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (7.65 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.51”

Context: 15

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 10.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0213AM’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0213A
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
1.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
True Width
4.2 m
From
50 m
To
56 m
Hole Depth
163 m
Intercept Depth
50 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0213A:50-56
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447626
Northing
698244
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
177.59 m
Azimuth
316 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within a shallow intercept supports the presence of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (1.02 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (6.12 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“1.02”

Context: 6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.2

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0213AM’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 5.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0213A
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
5.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.7 m
From
50 m
To
51 m
Hole Depth
163 m
Intercept Depth
50 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0213A:50-51
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447626
Northing
698244
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
177.59 m
Azimuth
316 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is highly significant, indicating very high-grade gold mineralization within the shallow intercept.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open pit gold (5.37 g/t Au)
  • Weak grade-thickness product (5.37 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“5.37”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0213AM’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 3.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0213A
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
3.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
14 m
True Width
9.8 m
From
78 m
To
92 m
Hole Depth
163 m
Intercept Depth
50 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0213A:78-92
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447626
Northing
698244
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
177.59 m
Azimuth
316 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This strong intercept confirms the continuity of the mineralized structure and shows strong gold grades, contributing significantly to the overall positive results.

Positive factors

  • Moderate grade-thickness product (45.64 g/t·m)
  • Grade is at the strong threshold for open pit gold (3.26 g/t Au)
  • Confirms continuity of dominant mineralized structure to 2km strike

Evidence · table

“3.26”

Context: 14

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 9.8

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0213AM’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0213A
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
True Width
3.5 m
From
83 m
To
88 m
Hole Depth
163 m
Intercept Depth
50 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0213A:83-88
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447626
Northing
698244
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
177.59 m
Azimuth
316 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is highly significant, indicating very high-grade gold mineralization within the broader intercept.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open pit gold (9.0 g/t Au)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (45.0 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“9”

Context: 5

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0213AM’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 44.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0213A
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
44.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.7 m
From
86 m
To
87 m
Hole Depth
163 m
Intercept Depth
50 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0213A:86-87
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447626
Northing
698244
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
177.59 m
Azimuth
316 °
Dip
-50 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is highly significant, representing a very high-grade gold intercept within the broader mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open pit gold (44.04 g/t Au)
  • Moderate grade-thickness product (44.04 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“44.04”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0214M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0214
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
True Width
2.8 m
From
141 m
To
145 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
141 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0214:141-145
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447459
Northing
697849
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
168.28 m
Azimuth
312 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.7 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (2.8 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.7”

Context: 4

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.8

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0214M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 2.33Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0214
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
2.33
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.7 m
From
141 m
To
142 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
141 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0214:141-142
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447459
Northing
697849
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
168.28 m
Azimuth
312 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within ZARC0214 supports the presence of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the weak threshold for open pit gold (2.33 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (2.33 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“2.33”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0214M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 1.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0214
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
1.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
7 m
From
170 m
To
180 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
141 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0214:170-180
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447459
Northing
697849
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
168.28 m
Azimuth
312 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept confirms mineralization at depth below previously reported intersections, contributing to the overall depth extension.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade-thickness product (12.1 g/t·m)
  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (1.21 g/t Au)
  • Confirms mineralization at depth

Evidence · table

“1.21”

Context: 10

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0214M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 2.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0214
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
2.84
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
True Width
2.8 m
From
174 m
To
178 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
141 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0214:174-178
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447459
Northing
697849
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
168.28 m
Azimuth
312 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within a deeper intercept supports the presence of mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade-thickness product (11.36 g/t·m)
  • Grade is at the weak threshold for open pit gold (2.84 g/t Au)

Evidence · table

“2.84”

Context: 4

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.8

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0214M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 6.21Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0214
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
6.21
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.7 m
From
176 m
To
177 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
141 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0214:176-177
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447459
Northing
697849
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
168.28 m
Azimuth
312 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is highly significant, indicating very high-grade gold mineralization at depth.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open pit gold (6.21 g/t Au)
  • Weak grade-thickness product (6.21 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“6.21”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0215M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0215
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
True Width
5.6 m
From
44 m
To
52 m
Hole Depth
230 m
Intercept Depth
44 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0215:44-52
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447105
Northing
697655
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.38 m
Azimuth
136 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to confirming along-strike continuity between the drilling phases, which is a key objective of the program.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.49 g/t Au)
  • Confirms along-strike continuity between Phase 1 and Phase 2 areas

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (3.92 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.49”

Context: 8

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0215M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0215
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
1.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
True Width
1.4 m
From
49 m
To
51 m
Hole Depth
230 m
Intercept Depth
44 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0215:49-51
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447105
Northing
697655
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.38 m
Azimuth
136 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within a shallow intercept supports the confirmed continuity.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (1.05 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (2.1 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“1.05”

Context: 2

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.4

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0215M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0215
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.44
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
True Width
3.5 m
From
77 m
To
82 m
Hole Depth
230 m
Intercept Depth
44 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0215:77-82
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447105
Northing
697655
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.38 m
Azimuth
136 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint and continuity.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.44 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (2.2 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.44”

Context: 5

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0215M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.85Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0215
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.85
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
True Width
1.4 m
From
79 m
To
81 m
Hole Depth
230 m
Intercept Depth
44 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0215:79-81
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447105
Northing
697655
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.38 m
Azimuth
136 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within ZARC0215 supports the presence of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.85 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (1.7 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.85”

Context: 2

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.4

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0215M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 10 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0215
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
1.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
10 m
True Width
7 m
From
97 m
To
107 m
Hole Depth
230 m
Intercept Depth
44 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0215:97-107
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447105
Northing
697655
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.38 m
Azimuth
136 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is significant for demonstrating continuous mineralization across the Phase 1-Phase 2 boundary, a key objective of the infill drilling.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade-thickness product (11.6 g/t·m)
  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (1.16 g/t Au)
  • Demonstrates continuous mineralized system across Phase 1-Phase 2 boundary

Evidence · table

“1.16”

Context: 10

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0215M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 2.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0215
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
2.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
True Width
3.5 m
From
101 m
To
106 m
Hole Depth
230 m
Intercept Depth
44 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0215:101-106
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447105
Northing
697655
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.38 m
Azimuth
136 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within ZARC0215 further supports the confirmed continuity across the drilling phases.

Positive factors

  • Weak grade-thickness product (10.05 g/t·m)
  • Grade is at the strong threshold for open pit gold (2.01 g/t Au)

Evidence · table

“2.01”

Context: 5

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0215M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 7.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0215
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
7.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.7 m
From
101 m
To
102 m
Hole Depth
230 m
Intercept Depth
44 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0215:101-102
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447105
Northing
697655
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.38 m
Azimuth
136 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is highly significant, indicating very high-grade gold mineralization within the infill area.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open pit gold (7.12 g/t Au)
  • Weak grade-thickness product (7.12 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“7.12”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0215M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.71Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0215
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.71
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11 m
True Width
7.7 m
From
128 m
To
139 m
Hole Depth
230 m
Intercept Depth
44 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0215:128-139
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447105
Northing
697655
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.38 m
Azimuth
136 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint and continuity.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.71 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (7.81 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.71”

Context: 11

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 7.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0215M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0215
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
True Width
2.8 m
From
128 m
To
132 m
Hole Depth
230 m
Intercept Depth
44 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0215:128-132
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447105
Northing
697655
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.38 m
Azimuth
136 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within ZARC0215 supports the presence of mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (1.1 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (4.4 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 4

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.8

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0215M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0215
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
7 m
True Width
4.9 m
From
145 m
To
152 m
Hole Depth
230 m
Intercept Depth
44 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0215:145-152
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447105
Northing
697655
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.38 m
Azimuth
136 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint and continuity.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.6 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (4.2 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.6”

Context: 7

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.9

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0215M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.64Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0215
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.64
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5 m
True Width
3.5 m
From
170 m
To
175 m
Hole Depth
230 m
Intercept Depth
44 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0215:170-175
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
447105
Northing
697655
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.38 m
Azimuth
136 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint and continuity.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.64 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (3.2 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.64”

Context: 5

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 3.5

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0218M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0218
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.63
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
True Width
5.6 m
From
116 m
To
124 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
116 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0218:116-124
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
446807
Northing
697723
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.73 m
Azimuth
272 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.63 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (5.04 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.63”

Context: 8

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0218M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0218
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.88
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
True Width
5.6 m
From
133 m
To
141 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
116 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0218:133-141
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
446807
Northing
697723
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.73 m
Azimuth
272 °
Dip
-48 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.88 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (7.04 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.88”

Context: 8

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 5.6

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0220M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0220
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
True Width
2.8 m
From
116 m
To
120 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
116 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0220:116-120
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
446862
Northing
697690
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.52 m
Azimuth
139 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.75 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (3.0 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.75”

Context: 4

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 2.8

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0220M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0220
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
1.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
True Width
4.2 m
From
146 m
To
152 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
116 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0220:146-152
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
446862
Northing
697690
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.52 m
Azimuth
139 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (1.16 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (6.96 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“1.16”

Context: 6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.2

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0220M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 5.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Hole ID
ZARC0220
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
5.25
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.7 m
From
148 m
To
149 m
Hole Depth
200 m
Intercept Depth
116 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0220:148-149
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
446862
Northing
697690
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.52 m
Azimuth
139 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade sub-interval is highly significant, indicating very high-grade gold mineralization within the broader intercept.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade for open pit gold (5.25 g/t Au)
  • Weak grade-thickness product (5.25 g/t·m)

Evidence · table

“5.25”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0221M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 1.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0221
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
1.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
True Width
0.7 m
From
215 m
To
216 m
Hole Depth
258 m
Intercept Depth
215 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0221:215-216
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
446757
Northing
697473
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.911 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint at depth.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (1.18 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (1.18 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“1.18”

Context: 1

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 0.7

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

ZARC0221M’Basso Prospect · goldGrade: 0.88Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ZARC0221
Project
M’Basso Prospect
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
côte d’ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Geometry

Grade
0.88
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6 m
True Width
4.2 m
From
246 m
To
252 m
Hole Depth
258 m
Intercept Depth
215 m

Classification

Deposit Type
orogenic
Program
mixed
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ZARC0221:246-252
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Central Zone
Easting
446757
Northing
697473
CRS
WGS84 Zone 30N
EPSG
32630
Elevation
145.911 m
Azimuth
343 °
Dip
-49 °
Loc. Confidence
low
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
MSA Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
No

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept contributes to the overall understanding of the mineralized footprint at depth.

Positive factors

  • Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold (0.88 g/t Au)

Negative factors

  • Grade-thickness product (5.28 g/t·m) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

“0.88”

Context: 6

Tags used in scoring

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: true_width_m is 4.2

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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"

Metallurgical Results (1)

bottle rollZaranou Gold Project · goldRecovery: 95 %View all details
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Project
Zaranou Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
côte d’ivoire
Reported Region
Côte d’Ivoire
Ticker
SKM

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
bottle roll
Processing Route
bottle roll
Sample
individual RC samples

Recovery

Recovery
95 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Initial bottle roll test work returned an excellent average gold recovery of 95%, which is a strong positive indicator for the project's metallurgical characteristics, despite being at a preliminary scale.

Positive factors

  • High recovery (95%) for gold, indicating good amenability to conventional processing

Negative factors

  • Test work is only at bottle roll (bench) scale, which is preliminary
  • No specific laboratory or consultant named for this test

Evidence · text

“Initial bottle roll test work returned an average gold recovery of 95%.”

Tags used in scoring

High Recoverypositive

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

Why it applies: 95% is at or above the exceptional band (95%)

How Atlas produces this analysis

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