South Pacific Intersects 5 Metres at 12.84 g/t AuEq (Including 2 Metres at 28.06 g/t AuEq) and 12.2 Metres at 6.24 g/t AuEq (Including 2 Metres at 16.65 g/t AuEq) in Three Mineralised Zones Within One Drill Hole at Recently Discovered Structure at Ontenu

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Company
South Pacific Metals Corp.
Ticker
SPMC
Exchange
TSX
Region
Papua New Guinea
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Copper, Silver
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-08-26 10:34:26 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

South Pacific Metals Corp. reported exceptional assay results from drill hole ONED26-009 at its Ontenu Project in Papua New Guinea, intersecting three significant mineralized zones. Highlights include 5.0 metres at 12.84 g/t AuEq (including 2.0 metres at 28.06 g/t AuEq) and 12.2 metres at 6.24 g/t AuEq (including 2.0 metres at 16.65 g/t AuEq). These results confirm the presence of high-grade epithermal gold-copper veins and demonstrate continuity along the Megabe structure, indicating significant exploration upside.

Reasoning: South Pacific Metals Corp. announced outstanding drill results from hole ONED26-009 at its Ontenu Project, intersecting multiple high-grade gold-copper-silver equivalent zones, including a bonanza intercept of 2.0m at 28.06 g/t AuEq. These results confirm the presence of high-grade epithermal veins, demonstrate continuity along the recently discovered Megabe structure, and indicate significant exploration potential, although true widths are yet to be determined. The provided peer comparison for 'skarn / copper' is not directly applicable to this 'epithermal gold-copper' deposit.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold equivalent grades
  • Multiple high-grade intercepts within one hole
  • Confirms geological hypothesis of high-grade epithermal veins
  • Demonstrates along-strike continuity of mineralization
  • Significant exploration upside and potential for a larger system
  • QP/CP Signed
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Apparent Width Only

Facts used in scoring: 79

Classification and evidence

Bonanza Interceptpositive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 2.0m at 28.06 g/t AuEq and 2.0m at 16.65 g/t AuEq are exceptionally high-grade for an epithermal gold deposit.

Evidence · table

“28.06”

Context: 2.0

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Hole ONED26-009 intersected 'hanging wall' mineralisation about 75m along strike to the southeast from the ONED26-007 intersection, providing early evidence of grade and structural continuity.

Evidence · text

“Hole ONED26-009 intersected this "hanging wall" mineralisation about 75m along strike to the southeast from the ONED26-007 intersection.”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including logging, sample preparation, assay methods by Intertek Laboratory, and insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

“Quality Assurance and Quality Control All drill holes are logged on site by the Company's geology team. Drill core (PQ or HQ) is half-cut, with samples secured and shipped to Intertek Laboratory in Lae, Papua New Guinea. Gold is assayed by 50 g fire assay with AAS finish (FA50/AA); copper and silver are assayed by 3-acid digest with AAS finish (PGGA03) at Intertek Lae. Sample pulps are subsequently sent to Intertek in Perth, Western Australia, for multi-element ICP-MS analysis using a 4-acid digest (4A/MS) (hole ONED26-009 is pending the multi-element ICP-MS work). Two certified reference materials (standards), one blank and one duplicate are inserted within each batch of 100 samples to monitor laboratory performance.”

QP/CP Signedpositive · Story-specific tag

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: The technical and scientific information has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Darren Holden, a 'Qualified Person' as defined under National Instrument 43-101.

Evidence · text

“The technical and scientific information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Darren Holden, B.Sc. (Hons), Ph.D., FAusIMM, a technical advisor and consultant to the Company and a "Qualified Person" as defined under National Instrument 43-101.”

Metal Equivalent Assumptions Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The release clearly states the metal prices and co-recovery assumptions used for the AuEq calculation.

Evidence · text

“Au Eq based on 100% equal co-recoveries of Au, Ag & Cu using Au price of US$4,180 per ounce, Ag price of US$62 per ounce and Cu price of $6.20 per lb.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that true widths have not yet been determined.

Evidence · text

“True widths have not yet been determined pending further structural interpretation.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 79. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (79)

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 9.28Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
9.28
Grade Unit
g/t AuEq
Intercept
8 m
From
157 m
To
165 m
Hole Depth
371 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:157.0-165.0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
366160
Northing
9295800
CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55
Elevation
1889 m
Azimuth
219.9 °
Dip
-59 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
9.28
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept of 8.0m at 9.28 g/t AuEq is an exceptional grade for an epithermal deposit, confirming continuity in a recently discovered structure, but true width is not yet determined.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • Good width
  • Confirms continuity
  • Step-out extension

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“9.28”

Context: 8.0

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 12.84Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
12.84
Grade Unit
g/t AuEq
Intercept
5 m
From
160 m
To
165 m
Hole Depth
371 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:160.0-165.0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
366160
Northing
9295800
CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55
Elevation
1889 m
Azimuth
219.9 °
Dip
-59 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
12.84
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 5.0m at 12.84 g/t AuEq represents a very high-grade zone within the broader intercept, further confirming the exceptional nature of the epithermal mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • Good width
  • Confirms continuity
  • Step-out extension

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“12.84”

Context: 5.0

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 28.06Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
28.06
Grade Unit
g/t AuEq
Intercept
2 m
From
161 m
To
163 m
Hole Depth
371 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:161.0-163.0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
366160
Northing
9295800
CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55
Elevation
1889 m
Azimuth
219.9 °
Dip
-59 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
28.06
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The 2.0m at 28.06 g/t AuEq is a bonanza-grade intercept, indicating a high-grade core within the epithermal vein system and demonstrating significant potential.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • Exceptional grade
  • Confirms continuity
  • Step-out extension

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“28.06”

Context: 2.0

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 4.13Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
4.13
Grade Unit
g/t AuEq
Intercept
2 m
From
210 m
To
212 m
Hole Depth
371 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:210.0-212.0
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
366160
Northing
9295800
CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55
Elevation
1889 m
Azimuth
219.9 °
Dip
-59 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
4.13
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The 2.0m at 4.13 g/t AuEq is a strong grade for an epithermal deposit, contributing to the overall understanding of the mineralized system, though the width is narrow.

Positive factors

  • Strong grade
  • Confirms continuity
  • Step-out extension

Negative factors

  • Narrow width
  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“4.13”

Context: 2.0

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 6.24Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 12.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
6.24
Grade Unit
g/t AuEq
Intercept
12.2 m
From
324 m
To
336.2 m
Hole Depth
371 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:324.0-336.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
366160
Northing
9295800
CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55
Elevation
1889 m
Azimuth
219.9 °
Dip
-59 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
6.24
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The intercept of 12.2m at 6.24 g/t AuEq is an exceptional grade and good width for an epithermal deposit, confirming significant width and high-grade mineralization in the Megabe structure.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • Good width
  • Confirms continuity
  • Step-out extension

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“6.24”

Context: 12.2

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 7.44Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 4.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
7.44
Grade Unit
g/t AuEq
Intercept
4.7 m
From
324 m
To
328.7 m
Hole Depth
371 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:324.0-328.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
366160
Northing
9295800
CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55
Elevation
1889 m
Azimuth
219.9 °
Dip
-59 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
7.44
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 4.7m at 7.44 g/t AuEq represents a very high-grade zone within the broader intercept, further confirming the exceptional nature of the epithermal mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • Good width
  • Confirms continuity
  • Step-out extension

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“7.44”

Context: 4.7

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 7.44Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 5.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
7.44
Grade Unit
g/t AuEq
Intercept
5.4 m
From
330.8 m
To
336.2 m
Hole Depth
371 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:330.8-336.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
366160
Northing
9295800
CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55
Elevation
1889 m
Azimuth
219.9 °
Dip
-59 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
7.44
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This sub-interval of 5.4m at 7.44 g/t AuEq represents a very high-grade zone within the broader intercept, further confirming the exceptional nature of the epithermal mineralization.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional grade
  • Good width
  • Confirms continuity
  • Step-out extension

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“7.44”

Context: 5.4

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 16.65Grade Unit: g/t AuEqIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
16.65
Grade Unit
g/t AuEq
Intercept
2 m
From
330.8 m
To
331.6 m
Hole Depth
371 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:330.8-331.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

Easting
366160
Northing
9295800
CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55
Elevation
1889 m
Azimuth
219.9 °
Dip
-59 °
Loc. Confidence
high

QA/QC

Laboratory
Intertek Laboratory
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
16.65
Metal Eq. Unit
g/t AuEq
Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The 2.0m at 16.65 g/t AuEq is a bonanza-grade intercept, indicating a high-grade core within the epithermal vein system and demonstrating significant potential.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • Exceptional grade
  • Confirms continuity
  • Step-out extension

Negative factors

  • Apparent width only

Evidence · table

“16.65”

Context: 2.0

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 7.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
7.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
157 m
To
158 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:157-158
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7.54 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 7.5 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 7.54 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“7.54”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 993Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
993
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
157 m
To
158 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:157-158
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 993 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“993”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 20.2Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
20.2
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
157 m
To
158 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:157-158
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 20.2 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“20.2”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 1.61Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
1.61
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
158 m
To
159 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:158-159
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.61 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 1.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.61 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.61”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 364Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
364
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
158 m
To
159 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:158-159
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 364 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“364”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 13.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
13.1
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
158 m
To
159 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:158-159
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 13.1 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“13.1”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
159 m
To
160 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:159-160
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.16 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 0.2 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.16 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.16”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 154Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
154
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
159 m
To
160 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:159-160
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 154 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“154”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 5.3Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
5.3
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
159 m
To
160 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:159-160
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 5.3 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“5.3”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
160 m
To
161 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:160-161
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 1.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.00”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 317Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
317
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
160 m
To
161 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:160-161
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 317 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“317”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 8.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
8.1
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
160 m
To
161 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:160-161
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 8.1 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“8.1”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 38.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
38.72
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
161 m
To
162 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:161-162
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 38.72 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 38.7 g/t·m is moderate (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 38.72 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“38.72”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 1237Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
1237
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
161 m
To
162 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:161-162
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1237 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“1237”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 22.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
22.1
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
161 m
To
162 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:161-162
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 22.1 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“22.1”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 16.18Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
16.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
162 m
To
163 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:162-163
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 16.18 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 16.2 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 16.18 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“16.18”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 3025Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
3025
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
162 m
To
163 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:162-163
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 3025 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“3025”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 31Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
31
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
162 m
To
163 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:162-163
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 31 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“31”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 4.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
4.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
163 m
To
164 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:163-164
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.83 g/t gold is moderate against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 4.8 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“4.83”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 1279Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
1279
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
163 m
To
164 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:163-164
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1279 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“1279”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 21.4Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
21.4
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
163 m
To
164 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:163-164
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 21.4 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“21.4”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 1.59Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
1.59
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
164 m
To
165 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:164-165
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.59 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 1.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.59 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.59”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 247Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
247
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
164 m
To
165 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:164-165
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 247 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“247”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 4.2Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
4.2
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
164 m
To
165 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:164-165
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4.2 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“4.2”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 4.39Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
4.39
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
210 m
To
211 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:210-211
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 4.39 g/t gold is moderate against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 4.4 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“4.39”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 1971Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
1971
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
210 m
To
211 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:210-211
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1971 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“1971”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 39.2Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
39.2
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
210 m
To
211 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:210-211
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 39.2 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“39.2”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 2.14Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
2.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
211 m
To
212 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:211-212
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.14 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 2.1 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.14 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.14”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 2135Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
2135
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
211 m
To
212 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:211-212
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2135 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“2135”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 49.8Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
49.8
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
211 m
To
212 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:211-212
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 49.8 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“49.8”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 2.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
2.94
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.7 m
From
324 m
To
324.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:324-324.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.94 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 2.1 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“2.94”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 10600Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
10600
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.7 m
From
324 m
To
324.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:324-324.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 10600 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“10600”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 44.2Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
44.2
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.7 m
From
324 m
To
324.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:324-324.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 44.2 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“44.2”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 6.79Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
6.79
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
324.7 m
To
325.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:324.7-325.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 6.79 g/t gold is moderate against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 6.8 g/t·m is below (grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“6.79”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 5800Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
5800
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
324.7 m
To
325.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:324.7-325.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 5800 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“5800”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 47Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
47
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
324.7 m
To
325.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:324.7-325.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 47 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“47”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 7.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
7.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
325.7 m
To
326.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:325.7-326.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 7.54 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 7.5 g/t·m is below (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 7.54 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“7.54”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 3428Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
3428
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
325.7 m
To
326.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:325.7-326.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 3428 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“3428”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 31.9Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
31.9
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
325.7 m
To
326.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:325.7-326.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 31.9 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“31.9”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
1.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
326.7 m
To
327.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:326.7-327.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.04 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 1.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.04 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.04”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 696Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
696
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
326.7 m
To
327.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:326.7-327.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 696 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“696”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 9.5Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
9.5
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
326.7 m
To
327.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:326.7-327.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 9.5 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“9.5”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 11.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
11.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
327.7 m
To
328.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:327.7-328.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 11.37 g/t gold is strong against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 11.4 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 11.37 g/t gold is strong on the underground mining band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“11.37”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 13820Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
13820
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
327.7 m
To
328.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:327.7-328.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 13820 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“13820”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 85.9Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
85.9
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
327.7 m
To
328.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:327.7-328.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 85.9 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“85.9”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
0.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.3 m
From
328.7 m
To
330 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:328.7-330
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.26 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 0.3 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.26 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.26”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 131Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
131
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1.3 m
From
328.7 m
To
330 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:328.7-330
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 131 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“131”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 3.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
3.1
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1.3 m
From
328.7 m
To
330 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:328.7-330
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 3.1 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“3.1”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
0.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.8 m
From
330 m
To
330.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:330-330.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.54 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 0.4 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 0.54 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“0.54”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 169Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
169
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.8 m
From
330 m
To
330.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:330-330.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 169 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“169”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 4Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
4
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.8 m
From
330 m
To
330.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:330-330.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 4 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“4”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 15980Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
15980
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.8 m
From
330.8 m
To
331.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:330.8-331.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 15980 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“15980”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 237.2Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
237.2
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.8 m
From
330.8 m
To
331.6 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:330.8-331.6
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 237.2 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“237.2”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 2.77Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
2.77
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.7 m
From
331.6 m
To
332.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:331.6-332.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.77 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 1.9 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“2.77”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 5454Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
5454
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.7 m
From
331.6 m
To
332.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:331.6-332.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 5454 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“5454”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 131.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
131.1
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.7 m
From
331.6 m
To
332.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:331.6-332.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 131.1 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“131.1”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 31.91Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
31.91
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.5 m
From
332.3 m
To
332.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:332.3-332.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 31.91 g/t gold is exceptional against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 16.0 g/t·m is weak (grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used).

Positive factors

  • 31.91 g/t gold is exceptional on the underground mining band.

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“31.91”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 17014Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
17014
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.5 m
From
332.3 m
To
332.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:332.3-332.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 17014 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“17014”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 262.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
262.1
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.5 m
From
332.3 m
To
332.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:332.3-332.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 262.1 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“262.1”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
1.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1 m
From
332.8 m
To
333.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:332.8-333.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.02 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 1.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.02”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 724Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
724
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
332.8 m
To
333.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:332.8-333.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 724 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“724”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 7.4Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
7.4
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
1 m
From
332.8 m
To
333.8 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:332.8-333.8
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 7.4 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“7.4”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 2.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
2.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.9 m
From
333.8 m
To
334.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:333.8-334.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.2 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 2.0 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 2.2 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“2.20”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 2468Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
2468
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.9 m
From
333.8 m
To
334.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:333.8-334.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 2468 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“2468”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 27.1Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
27.1
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.9 m
From
333.8 m
To
334.7 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:333.8-334.7
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 27.1 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“27.1”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 1.06Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
1.06
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.6 m
From
334.7 m
To
335.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:334.7-335.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.06 g/t gold is below against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 0.6 g/t·m is below.

Negative factors

  • 1.06 g/t gold is below the weak threshold (2.5 g/t) on the underground mining band.
  • Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

“1.06”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 503Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
503
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.6 m
From
334.7 m
To
335.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:334.7-335.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 503 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“503”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 7.6Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.6 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
7.6
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.6 m
From
334.7 m
To
335.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:334.7-335.3
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 7.6 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“7.6”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · goldGrade: 2.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
gold
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
2.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.9 m
From
335.3 m
To
336.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:335.3-336.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 2.52 g/t gold is weak against the underground mining band [15, 7, 4, 2.5] g/t. Grade×width 2.3 g/t·m is below (grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used).

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“2.52”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · copperGrade: 661Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
copper
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
661
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.9 m
From
335.3 m
To
336.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:335.3-336.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 661 ppm copper, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (%).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the copper rubric unit %; not scored.

Evidence · table

“661”

Context: ONED26-009

ONED26-009Ontenu Project · silverGrade: 7.2Grade Unit: ppmIntercept: 0.9 mView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Hole ID
ONED26-009
Project
Ontenu Project
Commodity
silver
Region
png
Reported Region
Papua New Guinea
Ticker
SPMC

Geometry

Grade
7.2
Grade Unit
ppm
Intercept
0.9 m
From
335.3 m
To
336.2 m

Classification

Deposit Type
epithermal
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ONED26-009:335.3-336.2
Mining Method
underground

Location

CRS
WGS 84, Zone 55

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-06T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 7.2 ppm silver, reported in a unit the rubric does not cover (g/t).

Negative factors

  • Grade unit ppm does not match the silver rubric unit g/t; not scored.

Evidence · table

“7.2”

Context: ONED26-009

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.