# SKM: 2km Continuous Strike Confirmed at Mbasso

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/skm-2km-continuous-strike-confirmed-at-mbasso--5c4f724f-1c1d-46b1-85cd-4ea88c26271e

Original source: https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03145910

Publisher: asx

Original announcement: 2026-09-29T23:15:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-30T00:12:36.549Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-30T00:12:36.549Z

- 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

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Confirmed continuous mineralization over 2km strike

- Positive factor: Mineralization extended beyond 200m vertical depth and remains open

- Positive factor: Several high-grade gold intercepts, including bonanza grades

- Positive factor: Successful infill drilling closing previous gaps

- Positive factor: Upcoming updated Mineral Resource Estimate \(MRE\) incorporating new data

- Positive factor: Strong initial metallurgical recovery results \(95% gold\)

- Negative factor: Location confidence for collars is low \(handheld GPS\)

- Negative factor: True width is an interpretation, not a direct measurement

- Negative factor: Metallurgical test work is only at bottle roll \(bench\) scale

Facts used in scoring: 51

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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 Recovery**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: 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)

### ZARC0184A

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade-thickness product \(40.95 g/t·m\)

- Positive factor: Broad intercept length \(65m\)

- Positive factor: Confirms mineralization continuity

Evidence · table

> 0.63

Context: 65

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 45.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0184A

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(15.12 g/t·m\)

- Positive factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 4.2

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0184A

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade for open pit gold \(8.31 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(8.31 g/t·m\)

Evidence · table

> 8.31

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0196B

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the weak threshold for open pit gold \(0.34 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(2.72 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.34

Context: 8

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0200A

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(12.4 g/t·m\)

- Positive factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 14

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0200A

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(1.19 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(8.33 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 1.19

Context: 7

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 4.9

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0202

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.75 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(3.0 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.75

Context: 4

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 2.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0202

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(1.23 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(2.46 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 1.23

Context: 2

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 1.4

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0202

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.54 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(5.4 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.54

Context: 10

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0204

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.69 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(7.59 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.69

Context: 11

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 7.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0204

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the weak threshold for open pit gold \(2.77 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(5.54 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 2.77

Context: 2

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 1.4

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0211

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(24.0 g/t·m\)

- Positive factor: Grade is at the strong threshold for open pit gold \(2.4 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Confirms continuity of dominant mineralized structure to 2km strike

Evidence · table

> 2.4

Context: 10

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0211

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(22.0 g/t·m\)

- Positive factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0211

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade for open pit gold \(18.0 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(18.0 g/t·m\)

Evidence · table

> 18

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0211

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(1.0 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(7.0 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 1

Context: 7

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 4.9

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0211

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Exceptional grade for open pit gold \(6.06 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(6.06 g/t·m\)

Evidence · table

> 6.06

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0212

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(1.0 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(5.0 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 1

Context: 5

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0212

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Grade is at the weak threshold for open pit gold \(2.42 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(4.84 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 2.42

Context: 2

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 1.4

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0212

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(15.5 g/t·m\)

- Positive factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(1.55 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Extends mineralization beyond 200m vertical depth

Evidence · table

> 1.55

Context: 10

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0212

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(12.9 g/t·m\)

- Positive factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0212

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the strong threshold for open pit gold \(4.1 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(8.2 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 4.1

Context: 2

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 1.4

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0213A

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.51 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(7.65 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.51

Context: 15

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 10.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0213A

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(1.02 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(6.12 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 1.02

Context: 6

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 4.2

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0213A

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Exceptional grade for open pit gold \(5.37 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(5.37 g/t·m\)

Evidence · table

> 5.37

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0213A

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Moderate grade-thickness product \(45.64 g/t·m\)

- Positive factor: Grade is at the strong threshold for open pit gold \(3.26 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Confirms continuity of dominant mineralized structure to 2km strike

Evidence · table

> 3.26

Context: 14

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 9.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0213A

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade for open pit gold \(9.0 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Moderate grade-thickness product \(45.0 g/t·m\)

Evidence · table

> 9

Context: 5

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0213A

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Exceptional grade for open pit gold \(44.04 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Moderate grade-thickness product \(44.04 g/t·m\)

Evidence · table

> 44.04

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0214

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.7 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(2.8 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.7

Context: 4

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 2.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0214

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Grade is at the weak threshold for open pit gold \(2.33 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(2.33 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 2.33

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0214

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(12.1 g/t·m\)

- Positive factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(1.21 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Confirms mineralization at depth

Evidence · table

> 1.21

Context: 10

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0214

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(11.36 g/t·m\)

- Positive factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 2.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0214

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade for open pit gold \(6.21 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(6.21 g/t·m\)

Evidence · table

> 6.21

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0215

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.49 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Confirms along-strike continuity between Phase 1 and Phase 2 areas

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(3.92 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.49

Context: 8

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0215

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(1.05 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(2.1 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 1.05

Context: 2

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 1.4

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0215

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.44 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(2.2 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.44

Context: 5

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0215

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.85 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(1.7 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.85

Context: 2

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 1.4

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0215

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(11.6 g/t·m\)

- Positive factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(1.16 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Demonstrates continuous mineralized system across Phase 1-Phase 2 boundary

Evidence · table

> 1.16

Context: 10

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0215

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(10.05 g/t·m\)

- Positive factor: 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 Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0215

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Exceptional grade for open pit gold \(7.12 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(7.12 g/t·m\)

Evidence · table

> 7.12

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0215

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.71 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(7.81 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.71

Context: 11

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 7.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0215

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(1.1 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(4.4 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 1.1

Context: 4

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 2.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0215

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.6 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(4.2 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.6

Context: 7

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 4.9

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0215

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.64 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(3.2 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.64

Context: 5

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 3.5

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0218

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.63 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(5.04 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.63

Context: 8

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0218

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.88 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(7.04 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.88

Context: 8

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 5.6

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0220

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.75 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(3.0 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.75

Context: 4

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 2.8

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0220

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(1.16 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(6.96 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 1.16

Context: 6

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 4.2

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0220

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: Exceptional grade for open pit gold \(5.25 g/t Au\)

- Positive factor: Weak grade-thickness product \(5.25 g/t·m\)

Evidence · table

> 5.25

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0221

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(1.18 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(1.18 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 1.18

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 0.7

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

### ZARC0221

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M’Basso Prospect · gold

#### 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 factor: Grade is at the moderate threshold for open pit gold \(0.88 g/t Au\)

- Negative factor: Grade-thickness product \(5.28 g/t·m\) is below weak threshold

Evidence · table

> 0.88

Context: 6

#### Tags used in scoring

**True Width Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: true\_width\_m is 4.2

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "mixed"

## Metallurgical Results (1)

### bottle roll

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Zaranou Gold Project · gold

#### Identity

- 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 factor: High recovery \(95%\) for gold, indicating good amenability to conventional processing

- Negative factor: Test work is only at bottle roll \(bench\) scale, which is preliminary

- Negative factor: 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 Recovery**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.