# Sun Summit Receives Positive Metallurgical Test Results for the JD Project

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-receives-positive-metallurgical-test-results-for-the-jd-project--56c56b59-3725-422c-88a0-64b0c825638b

Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/319561/Sun-Summit-Receives-Positive-Metallurgical-Test-Results-for-the-JD-Project

Publisher: newsfile

Original announcement: 2026-10-19T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T11:09:01.698Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T11:09:01.698Z

- Company: Sun Summit Minerals Corp.

- Ticker: SMN

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: north-central British Columbia

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Silver

- Document categories: Metallurgy

- Extracted: 2026-10-19 11:09:02 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Sun Summit Minerals reported positive metallurgical test results for its JD Project in British Columbia, demonstrating gold recoveries of up to 100% using conventional processing methods. Key findings include high gravity-recoverable gold, free-milling characteristics, and strong recoveries maintained at coarser grind sizes, which could reduce future operating and capital costs. The test work explored gravity, flotation, and cyanidation, with optimal results from gravity-leach and gravity-flotation-leach flowsheets.

Reasoning: The metallurgical test results demonstrate very high gold recoveries \(up to 100%\) using conventional and cost-effective flowsheets \(gravity-leach, gravity-flotation-leach\) at coarser grind sizes, indicating favorable processing characteristics for the JD Project's gold mineralization. The presence of significant gravity-recoverable gold and free-milling characteristics are strong positive indicators for future project economics.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold recoveries up to 100% achieved across multiple flowsheets.

- Positive factor: High gravity recoverable gold content, which can reduce OPEX.

- Positive factor: Free-milling gold with no refractory characteristics.

- Positive factor: Good recoveries maintained at coarser grind sizes, potentially reducing CAPEX and OPEX.

- Positive factor: Standard reagents used for flotation, indicating conventional processing.

- Negative factor: Test composites are indicative and not yet informed by a Mineral Resource Estimate, which may affect representativeness.

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

Facts used in scoring: 69

## Classification and evidence

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: Gold recoveries up to 100% were achieved across multiple flowsheets \(Gravity-Leach, Gravity-Flotation-Leach\), which is well above the exceptional band for gold.

Evidence · text

> recoveries of up to 99%

**Free Milling**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.

Why it applies: The test program indicates that the gold is free milling with no refractory gold and contains coarse free gold.

Evidence · text

> gold is free milling with no refractory gold and contains coarse free gold

**Multi-Domain Tested**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Variability across ore domains \(oxide, transition, fresh\) has been addressed.

Why it applies: Metallurgical testing was performed on composite samples from both the Creek Zone and Finn Zone mineral deposits, and within these zones, different mineralization types \(quartz carbonate veins, altered pyrite rich, high grade, low grade\) were tested.

Evidence · text

> Metallurgical testing was performed on composites samples from the Creek Zone and Finn Zone mineral deposits.

**Heap Leach Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.

Why it applies: The document discusses 'tank leaching' and 'cyanidation' which are components of a mill/leach route, but also 'Gravity-Leach Flowsheet' which implies a conventional leach process, not specifically heap leach.

Evidence · text

> Gravity-Leach Flowsheet

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: The test program explored conventional extraction methods including gravity, flotation, and cyanidation \(tank leaching\), which are typical components of a mill route.

Evidence · text

> gravity, flotation, and tank leaching

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: Gravity recovery to the Knelson concentrate ranged from 63-83% for all samples, and gravity is a key component of the tested flowsheets.

Evidence · text

> Gravity recovery to the Knelson concentrate ranged from 63-83%

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 69. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Metallurgical Results (69)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: Creek Zone composites
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 98 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The 98% gold recovery from the Creek Zone composites using a Gravity-Leach flowsheet at 150µm is an excellent result, indicating high amenability to a simple and cost-effective processing route.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold recovery for a conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · text

> Gravity-Leach Flowsheet at Grind Size of 150µm: Flowsheet tests on the Creek Zone composites demonstrated an overall gold extraction of 98-99%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 98% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: Creek Zone composites
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 99 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The 99% gold recovery from the Creek Zone composites using a Gravity-Leach flowsheet at 150µm is an excellent result, indicating high amenability to a simple and cost-effective processing route.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold recovery for a conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · text

> Gravity-Leach Flowsheet at Grind Size of 150µm: Flowsheet tests on the Creek Zone composites demonstrated an overall gold extraction of 98-99%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 99% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-receives-positive-metallurgical-test-results-for-the-jd-project--56c56b59-3725-422c-88a0-64b0c825638b#fact-metallurgical-facts-2)

JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: Finn Zone composites
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 89 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The 89-95% gold recovery from Finn Zone composites via Gravity-Leach at 150µm is a strong result, indicating good processing potential for this zone.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery for a conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · text

> Finn Zone composites demonstrated an overall gold extraction of 89-95%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

### flowsheet development

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-receives-positive-metallurgical-test-results-for-the-jd-project--56c56b59-3725-422c-88a0-64b0c825638b#fact-metallurgical-facts-3)

JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: Finn Zone composites
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 95 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The 89-95% gold recovery from Finn Zone composites via Gravity-Leach at 150µm is a strong result, indicating good processing potential for this zone.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery for a conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · text

> Finn Zone composites demonstrated an overall gold extraction of 89-95%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**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 \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-receives-positive-metallurgical-test-results-for-the-jd-project--56c56b59-3725-422c-88a0-64b0c825638b#fact-metallurgical-facts-4)

JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: Creek Zone composites
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 93 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Achieving 93-96% gold extraction for Creek Zone composites at a coarser 250µm grind size is a very positive result, suggesting lower future grinding costs.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery maintained at a coarser grind size, indicating potential for reduced grinding costs.

- Positive factor: Conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

Evidence · text

> Creek Zone composites demonstrated an overall gold extraction of 93-96%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: Creek Zone composites
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 96 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Achieving 93-96% gold extraction for Creek Zone composites at a coarser 250µm grind size is a very positive result, suggesting lower future grinding costs.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery maintained at a coarser grind size, indicating potential for reduced grinding costs.

- Positive factor: Conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

Evidence · text

> Creek Zone composites demonstrated an overall gold extraction of 93-96%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 96% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: Creek Zone composites
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 58 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver extraction of 58-74% for Creek Zone composites at 250µm grind is moderate, indicating some silver recovery potential alongside gold.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver recovery at a coarser grind size.

Evidence · text

> silver extraction of 58-74%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 58% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: Creek Zone composites
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 74 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver extraction of 58-74% for Creek Zone composites at 250µm grind is moderate, indicating some silver recovery potential alongside gold.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver recovery at a coarser grind size.

Evidence · text

> silver extraction of 58-74%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 74% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: Finn Zone composites
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 90 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Achieving 90-94% gold extraction for Finn Zone composites at a coarser 250µm grind size is a very positive result, suggesting lower future grinding costs.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery maintained at a coarser grind size, indicating potential for reduced grinding costs.

- Positive factor: Conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

Evidence · text

> Finn Zone composites demonstrated a gold extraction of 90-94%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

### flowsheet development

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-receives-positive-metallurgical-test-results-for-the-jd-project--56c56b59-3725-422c-88a0-64b0c825638b#fact-metallurgical-facts-9)

JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: Finn Zone composites
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 94 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Achieving 90-94% gold extraction for Finn Zone composites at a coarser 250µm grind size is a very positive result, suggesting lower future grinding costs.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery maintained at a coarser grind size, indicating potential for reduced grinding costs.

- Positive factor: Conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

Evidence · text

> Finn Zone composites demonstrated a gold extraction of 90-94%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

### flowsheet development

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-receives-positive-metallurgical-test-results-for-the-jd-project--56c56b59-3725-422c-88a0-64b0c825638b#fact-metallurgical-facts-10)

JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: Finn Zone composites
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 42 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver extraction of 42-67% for Finn Zone composites at 250µm grind is moderate, indicating some silver recovery potential alongside gold.

- Positive factor: Some silver recovery at a coarser grind size.

Evidence · text

> silver extraction of 42-67%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 42% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: Finn Zone composites
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 67 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver extraction of 42-67% for Finn Zone composites at 250µm grind is moderate, indicating some silver recovery potential alongside gold.

- Positive factor: Some silver recovery at a coarser grind size.

Evidence · text

> silver extraction of 42-67%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 67% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Flotation-Leach
- Sample: Creek Zone composites
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 85 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold recovery of 85-96% for Creek Zone composites using Gravity-Float at 150µm is strong, demonstrating good performance for this flowsheet option.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery from a combined flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · text

> Creek Zone composites demonstrated a gold recovery of 85-96%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Flotation-Leach
- Sample: Creek Zone composites
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 96 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold recovery of 85-96% for Creek Zone composites using Gravity-Float at 150µm is strong, demonstrating good performance for this flowsheet option.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery from a combined flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · text

> Creek Zone composites demonstrated a gold recovery of 85-96%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 96% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Flotation-Leach
- Sample: Finn Zone composites
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 89 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold recovery of 89-92% for Finn Zone composites using Gravity-Float at 150µm is strong, demonstrating good performance for this flowsheet option.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery from a combined flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · text

> Finn Zone composites demonstrated a gold recovery of 89-92%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Flotation-Leach
- Sample: Finn Zone composites
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 92 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold recovery of 89-92% for Finn Zone composites using Gravity-Float at 150µm is strong, demonstrating good performance for this flowsheet option.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery from a combined flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · text

> Finn Zone composites demonstrated a gold recovery of 89-92%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Flotation-Leach
- Sample: Creek Zone composites
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 95 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The addition of a flotation tailings leach stage increased overall gold recovery to 95-97% for Creek Zone, which is an excellent cumulative result.

- Positive factor: Exceptional cumulative gold recovery from the optimized flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · text

> increased the overall gold recovery to 95-97% for Creek Zone

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**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 \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Flotation-Leach
- Sample: Creek Zone composites
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 97 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The addition of a flotation tailings leach stage increased overall gold recovery to 95-97% for Creek Zone, which is an excellent cumulative result.

- Positive factor: Exceptional cumulative gold recovery from the optimized flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · text

> increased the overall gold recovery to 95-97% for Creek Zone

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 97% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Flotation-Leach
- Sample: Finn Zone composites
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 100 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Achieving approximately 100% overall gold recovery for Finn Zone composites with the Gravity-Flotation-Leach flowsheet is an exceptional result, demonstrating very high amenability to this processing route.

- Positive factor: Outstanding 100% cumulative gold recovery from the optimized flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · text

> about 100% for Finn Zone composites

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 100% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### gravity assessment

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: gravity assessment
- Processing Route: Knelson Concentrator
- Sample: CZ-QCV-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 83 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Mass Pull: 3.95 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 83% gold recovery to Knelson concentrate for CZ-QCV-MC is excellent, highlighting a high proportion of gravity-recoverable gold which can reduce downstream processing costs.

- Positive factor: Very high gravity gold recovery, indicating significant free gold.

- Positive factor: Low mass pull for high recovery, suggesting efficient concentration.

Evidence · table

> 83.0

Context: 3.95

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the mill\_cil signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

### gravity assessment

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: gravity assessment
- Processing Route: Super Panner
- Sample: CZ-QCV-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 46 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 71390
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 46% gold recovery to Super Panner tip with a grade of 71,390 g/t Au for CZ-QCV-MC is very strong, confirming significant coarse free gold.

- Positive factor: High gravity gold recovery to Super Panner tip.

- Positive factor: Extremely high concentrate grade, indicating very coarse free gold.

Evidence · table

> 46.0

Context: 71,390

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 46% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### gravity assessment

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: gravity assessment
- Processing Route: Knelson Concentrator
- Sample: CZ-APR-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 81.9 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Mass Pull: 3.84 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 81.9% gold recovery to Knelson concentrate for CZ-APR-MC is excellent, highlighting a high proportion of gravity-recoverable gold.

- Positive factor: Very high gravity gold recovery, indicating significant free gold.

- Positive factor: Low mass pull for high recovery, suggesting efficient concentration.

Evidence · table

> 81.9

Context: 3.84

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the mill\_cil signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

### gravity assessment

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: gravity assessment
- Processing Route: Super Panner
- Sample: CZ-APR-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 17.8 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 9150
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 17.8% gold recovery to Super Panner tip with a grade of 9,150 g/t Au for CZ-APR-MC is moderate, indicating some coarse free gold.

- Positive factor: High concentrate grade from Super Panner tip.

Evidence · table

> 17.8

Context: 9,150

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 17.8% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### gravity assessment

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: gravity assessment
- Processing Route: Knelson Concentrator
- Sample: FZ-HG-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 67.9 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Mass Pull: 3.97 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 67.9% gold recovery to Knelson concentrate for FZ-HG-MC is strong, indicating good gravity-recoverable gold content.

- Positive factor: Strong gravity gold recovery, indicating significant free gold.

- Positive factor: Low mass pull for high recovery, suggesting efficient concentration.

Evidence · table

> 67.9

Context: 3.97

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the mill\_cil signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 67.9% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### gravity assessment

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: gravity assessment
- Processing Route: Super Panner
- Sample: FZ-HG-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 38.4 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 11794
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 38.4% gold recovery to Super Panner tip with a grade of 11,794 g/t Au for FZ-HG-MC is moderate, indicating some coarse free gold.

- Positive factor: High concentrate grade from Super Panner tip.

Evidence · table

> 38.4

Context: 11,794

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 38.4% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### gravity assessment

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: gravity assessment
- Processing Route: Knelson Concentrator
- Sample: FZ-LG-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 63.4 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Mass Pull: 3.93 %

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 63.4% gold recovery to Knelson concentrate for FZ-LG-MC is strong, indicating good gravity-recoverable gold content.

- Positive factor: Strong gravity gold recovery, indicating significant free gold.

- Positive factor: Low mass pull for high recovery, suggesting efficient concentration.

Evidence · table

> 63.4

Context: 3.93

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the mill\_cil signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 63.4% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### gravity assessment

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: gravity assessment
- Processing Route: Super Panner
- Sample: FZ-LG-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 26 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 3800
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 26% gold recovery to Super Panner tip with a grade of 3,800 g/t Au for FZ-LG-MC is moderate, indicating some coarse free gold.

- Positive factor: High concentrate grade from Super Panner tip.

Evidence · table

> 26.0

Context: 3,800

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 26% is below the weak band \(80%\)

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Creek Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 75 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 98 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 1.7 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold extraction of >98% for Creek Zone master composite at 75µm grind is excellent, demonstrating high amenability to cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Excellent gold extraction via cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Moderate cyanide consumption.

Evidence · text

> gold extraction observed was >98%

#### 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: 98% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### bottle roll

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Creek Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 100 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 98 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 2.7 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold extraction of >98% for Creek Zone master composite at 100µm grind is excellent, demonstrating high amenability to cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Excellent gold extraction via cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Moderate cyanide consumption.

Evidence · text

> gold extraction observed was >98%

#### 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: 98% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### bottle roll

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Creek Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 99 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 2.7 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold extraction of 99% for Creek Zone master composite at 150µm grind is excellent, demonstrating high amenability to cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Excellent gold extraction via cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Moderate cyanide consumption.

Evidence · text

> 99% gold extraction for Creek Zone

#### 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: 99% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### bottle roll

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Creek Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 75 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 66 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver extraction of 66-75% for Creek Zone master composite at 75µm grind is moderate, indicating some silver recovery potential.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver extraction via cyanidation.

Evidence · text

> silver extraction was between 66% and 75%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 66% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### bottle roll

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Creek Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 100 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 75 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver extraction of 66-75% for Creek Zone master composite at 100µm grind is moderate, indicating some silver recovery potential.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver extraction via cyanidation.

Evidence · text

> silver extraction was between 66% and 75%

### bottle roll

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Creek Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 71 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver extraction of 71% for Creek Zone master composite at 150µm grind is moderate, indicating some silver recovery potential.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver extraction via cyanidation.

Evidence · text

> silver extraction of 71%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 71% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### bottle roll

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Creek Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 98 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 1.16 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Maintaining 98% gold extraction at 250µm grind for Creek Zone master composite with reduced cyanide consumption is a very positive result, indicating potential for lower grinding and reagent costs.

- Positive factor: Excellent gold extraction maintained at a coarser grind size.

- Positive factor: Low cyanide consumption at coarser grind, reducing OPEX.

Evidence · text

> 98% Creek Zone, 92% Finn Zone

#### 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: 98% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### bottle roll

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Finn Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 75 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 93 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 2.43 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold extraction of >93% for Finn Zone master composite at 75µm grind is strong, demonstrating good amenability to cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Strong gold extraction via cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Moderate cyanide consumption.

Evidence · text

> gold extraction observed was >93%

### bottle roll

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Finn Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 100 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 93 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 2.9 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold extraction of >93% for Finn Zone master composite at 100µm grind is strong, demonstrating good amenability to cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Strong gold extraction via cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Moderate cyanide consumption.

Evidence · text

> gold extraction observed was >93%

### bottle roll

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Finn Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 93 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 2.9 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold extraction of 93% for Finn Zone master composite at 150µm grind is strong, demonstrating good amenability to cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Strong gold extraction via cyanidation.

- Positive factor: Moderate cyanide consumption.

Evidence · text

> 93% for Finn Zone

### bottle roll

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Finn Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 75 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 65 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver extraction of 65-70% for Finn Zone master composite at 75µm grind is moderate, indicating some silver recovery potential.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver extraction via cyanidation.

Evidence · text

> silver extraction was between 65% and 70%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 65% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### bottle roll

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Finn Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 100 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 70 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver extraction of 65-70% for Finn Zone master composite at 100µm grind is moderate, indicating some silver recovery potential.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver extraction via cyanidation.

Evidence · text

> silver extraction was between 65% and 70%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 70% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### bottle roll

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Finn Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 66 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver extraction of 66% for Finn Zone master composite at 150µm grind is moderate, indicating some silver recovery potential.

- Positive factor: Moderate silver extraction via cyanidation.

Evidence · text

> silver extraction of 66%

#### Tags used in scoring

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 66% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### bottle roll

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: bottle roll
- Processing Route: cyanidation
- Sample: Finn Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 92 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Reagents

- Cyanide: 1.37 kg/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Maintaining 92% gold extraction at 250µm grind for Finn Zone master composite with reduced cyanide consumption is a very positive result, indicating potential for lower grinding and reagent costs.

- Positive factor: Strong gold extraction maintained at a coarser grind size.

- Positive factor: Low cyanide consumption at coarser grind, reducing OPEX.

Evidence · text

> 92% Finn Zone

### rougher flotation

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: rougher flotation
- Processing Route: flotation with PAX and MIBC
- Sample: Creek Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 98 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 102
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 98% gold recovery and 102 g/t Au concentrate grade for Creek Zone master composite via rougher flotation at 150µm is an excellent result, demonstrating high amenability to flotation.

- Positive factor: Excellent gold recovery via rougher flotation.

- Positive factor: Good concentrate grade.

- Positive factor: Use of standard reagents.

Evidence · text

> gold recovery of 98% and silver recovery of 76% , producing concentrate grades of 102 g/t gold

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 98% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### rougher flotation

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: rougher flotation
- Processing Route: flotation with PAX and MIBC
- Sample: Creek Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 76 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 66
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 76% silver recovery and 66 g/t Ag concentrate grade for Creek Zone master composite via rougher flotation at 150µm is a good result, demonstrating amenability to flotation.

- Positive factor: Good silver recovery via rougher flotation.

- Positive factor: Good concentrate grade.

- Positive factor: Use of standard reagents.

Evidence · text

> silver recovery of 76% , producing concentrate grades of 102 g/t gold and 66 g/t silver

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### rougher flotation

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: rougher flotation
- Processing Route: flotation with PAX and MIBC
- Sample: Finn Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 93 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 10
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 93% gold recovery and 10 g/t Au concentrate grade for Finn Zone master composite via rougher flotation at 150µm is a strong result, demonstrating good amenability to flotation.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery via rougher flotation.

- Positive factor: Use of standard reagents.

Evidence · text

> gold recovery of 93% and a silver recovery of 89% , producing concentrate grades of 10 g/t gold

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### rougher flotation

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: rougher flotation
- Processing Route: flotation with PAX and MIBC
- Sample: Finn Zone master composite
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 89 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 209
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 89% silver recovery and 209 g/t Ag concentrate grade for Finn Zone master composite via rougher flotation at 150µm is a strong result, demonstrating good amenability to flotation.

- Positive factor: Strong silver recovery via rougher flotation.

- Positive factor: Good concentrate grade.

- Positive factor: Use of standard reagents.

Evidence · text

> silver recovery of 89% , producing concentrate grades of 10 g/t gold and 209 g/t silver

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### cleaner flotation

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cleaner flotation
- Processing Route: flotation with PAX and MIBC
- Sample: CZ-QCV-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 87 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 410
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 87% gold recovery and 410 g/t Au concentrate grade for CZ-QCV-MC via cleaner flotation at 150µm is a strong result, demonstrating good concentrate quality.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery via cleaner flotation.

- Positive factor: Excellent concentrate grade.

- Positive factor: Use of standard reagents.

Evidence · text

> gold recovery of 87% and a silver recovery of 65% , producing concentrate grades of 410 g/t gold

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### cleaner flotation

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cleaner flotation
- Processing Route: flotation with PAX and MIBC
- Sample: CZ-QCV-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 65 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 178
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 65% silver recovery and 178 g/t Ag concentrate grade for CZ-QCV-MC via cleaner flotation at 150µm is a good result, demonstrating good concentrate quality.

- Positive factor: Good silver recovery via cleaner flotation.

- Positive factor: Good concentrate grade.

- Positive factor: Use of standard reagents.

Evidence · text

> silver recovery of 65% , producing concentrate grades of 410 g/t gold and 178 g/t silver

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 65% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cleaner flotation

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cleaner flotation
- Processing Route: flotation with PAX and MIBC
- Sample: CZ-APR-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 88 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 44
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 88% gold recovery and 44 g/t Au concentrate grade for CZ-APR-MC via cleaner flotation at 150µm is a strong result, demonstrating good concentrate quality.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery via cleaner flotation.

- Positive factor: Use of standard reagents.

Evidence · text

> gold recovery of 88% and a silver recovery of 39% , producing concentrate grades of 44 g/t gold

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### cleaner flotation

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cleaner flotation
- Processing Route: flotation with PAX and MIBC
- Sample: CZ-APR-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 39 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 25
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 39% silver recovery and 25 g/t Ag concentrate grade for CZ-APR-MC via cleaner flotation at 150µm is moderate, indicating some silver recovery potential.

- Positive factor: Use of standard reagents.

Evidence · text

> silver recovery of 39% , producing concentrate grades of 44 g/t gold and 25 g/t silver

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 39% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cleaner flotation

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cleaner flotation
- Processing Route: flotation with PAX and MIBC
- Sample: FZ-HG-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 83 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 93
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 83% gold recovery and 93 g/t Au concentrate grade for FZ-HG-MC via cleaner flotation at 150µm is a strong result, demonstrating good concentrate quality.

- Positive factor: Strong gold recovery via cleaner flotation.

- Positive factor: Good concentrate grade.

- Positive factor: Use of standard reagents.

Evidence · text

> gold recovery of 83% and a silver recovery of 71% , producing concentrate grades of 93 g/t gold

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

### cleaner flotation

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cleaner flotation
- Processing Route: flotation with PAX and MIBC
- Sample: FZ-HG-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 71 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 1668
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 71% silver recovery and 1,668 g/t Ag concentrate grade for FZ-HG-MC via cleaner flotation at 150µm is a strong result, demonstrating excellent concentrate quality.

- Positive factor: Good silver recovery via cleaner flotation.

- Positive factor: Excellent concentrate grade.

- Positive factor: Use of standard reagents.

Evidence · text

> silver recovery of 71% , producing concentrate grades of 93 g/t gold and 1,668 g/t silver

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 71% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### cleaner flotation

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cleaner flotation
- Processing Route: flotation with PAX and MIBC
- Sample: FZ-LG-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 76 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 19
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 76% gold recovery and 19 g/t Au concentrate grade for FZ-LG-MC via cleaner flotation at 150µm is a good result, demonstrating good concentrate quality.

- Positive factor: Good gold recovery via cleaner flotation.

- Positive factor: Use of standard reagents.

Evidence · text

> gold recovery of 76% and a silver recovery of 64% , producing concentrate grades of 19 g/t gold

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 76% is below the weak band \(80%\)

### cleaner flotation

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JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: cleaner flotation
- Processing Route: flotation with PAX and MIBC
- Sample: FZ-LG-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 64 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test
- Conc. Grade: 82
- Conc. Grade Unit: g/t

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 64% silver recovery and 82 g/t Ag concentrate grade for FZ-LG-MC via cleaner flotation at 150µm is a good result, demonstrating good concentrate quality.

- Positive factor: Good silver recovery via cleaner flotation.

- Positive factor: Good concentrate grade.

- Positive factor: Use of standard reagents.

Evidence · text

> silver recovery of 64% , producing concentrate grades of 19 g/t gold and 82 g/t silver

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 64% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Flotation-Leach
- Sample: CZ-QCV-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 99.1 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 99.1% cumulative gold recovery for CZ-QCV-MC using Gravity-Flotation-Leach at 150µm is an excellent result, demonstrating very high amenability to this flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Exceptional cumulative gold recovery from the optimized flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · table

> 99.1

Context: 3.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 99.1% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Flotation-Leach
- Sample: CZ-APR-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 95.8 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 95.8% cumulative gold recovery for CZ-APR-MC using Gravity-Flotation-Leach at 150µm is an excellent result, demonstrating high amenability to this flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Excellent cumulative gold recovery from the optimized flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · table

> 95.8

Context: 10.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 95.8% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Flotation-Leach
- Sample: FZ-HG-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 100 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 100% cumulative gold recovery for FZ-HG-MC using Gravity-Flotation-Leach at 150µm is an exceptional result, demonstrating complete gold extraction.

- Positive factor: Outstanding 100% cumulative gold recovery from the optimized flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · table

> 100

Context: 7.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 100% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Flotation-Leach
- Sample: FZ-LG-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 100 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 100% cumulative gold recovery for FZ-LG-MC using Gravity-Flotation-Leach at 150µm is an exceptional result, demonstrating complete gold extraction.

- Positive factor: Outstanding 100% cumulative gold recovery from the optimized flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · table

> 100

Context: 10.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 100% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: CZ-QCV-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 98.8 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 98.8% cumulative gold recovery for CZ-QCV-MC using Gravity-Leach at 150µm is an excellent result, demonstrating very high amenability to this simple flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Exceptional cumulative gold recovery from a conventional flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · table

> 98.8

Context: 62.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 98.8% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: CZ-APR-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 99.1 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 99.1% cumulative gold recovery for CZ-APR-MC using Gravity-Leach at 150µm is an excellent result, demonstrating very high amenability to this simple flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Exceptional cumulative gold recovery from a conventional flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · table

> 99.1

Context: 64.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 99.1% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: FZ-HG-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 95 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 95.0% cumulative gold recovery for FZ-HG-MC using Gravity-Leach at 150µm is an excellent result, demonstrating high amenability to this simple flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Excellent cumulative gold recovery from a conventional flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · table

> 95.0

Context: 69.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**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 \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: FZ-LG-MC
- Grind P80: 150 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 89.7 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 89.7% cumulative gold recovery for FZ-LG-MC using Gravity-Leach at 150µm is a strong result, demonstrating good amenability to this simple flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Strong cumulative gold recovery from a conventional flowsheet.

- Positive factor: Recovery achieved at a moderate grind size.

Evidence · table

> 89.7

Context: 74.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

### flowsheet development

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-receives-positive-metallurgical-test-results-for-the-jd-project--56c56b59-3725-422c-88a0-64b0c825638b#fact-metallurgical-facts-61)

JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: CZ-QCV-MC
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 96.6 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 96.6% cumulative gold recovery for CZ-QCV-MC using Gravity-Leach at 250µm is an excellent result, indicating potential for reduced grinding costs.

- Positive factor: Excellent cumulative gold recovery maintained at a coarser grind size.

- Positive factor: Conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

Evidence · table

> 96.6

Context: 42.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**High Recovery**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: 96.6% is at or above the exceptional band \(95%\)

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: CZ-APR-MC
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 93.5 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 93.5% cumulative gold recovery for CZ-APR-MC using Gravity-Leach at 250µm is a strong result, indicating potential for reduced grinding costs.

- Positive factor: Strong cumulative gold recovery maintained at a coarser grind size.

- Positive factor: Conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

Evidence · table

> 93.5

Context: 39.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

### flowsheet development

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-receives-positive-metallurgical-test-results-for-the-jd-project--56c56b59-3725-422c-88a0-64b0c825638b#fact-metallurgical-facts-63)

JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: FZ-HG-MC
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 94 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 94.0% cumulative gold recovery for FZ-HG-MC using Gravity-Leach at 250µm is a strong result, indicating potential for reduced grinding costs.

- Positive factor: Strong cumulative gold recovery maintained at a coarser grind size.

- Positive factor: Conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

Evidence · table

> 94.0

Context: 40.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

### flowsheet development

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JD Project · gold

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: gold
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: FZ-LG-MC
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 90.2 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 90.2% cumulative gold recovery for FZ-LG-MC using Gravity-Leach at 250µm is a strong result, indicating potential for reduced grinding costs.

- Positive factor: Strong cumulative gold recovery maintained at a coarser grind size.

- Positive factor: Conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

Evidence · table

> 90.2

Context: 60.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

### flowsheet development

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-receives-positive-metallurgical-test-results-for-the-jd-project--56c56b59-3725-422c-88a0-64b0c825638b#fact-metallurgical-facts-65)

JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: CZ-QCV-MC
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 74.7 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 74.7% cumulative silver recovery for CZ-QCV-MC using Gravity-Leach at 250µm is a good result, indicating significant silver recovery potential.

- Positive factor: Good cumulative silver recovery at a coarser grind size.

- Positive factor: Conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

Evidence · table

> 74.7

Context: 43.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 74.7% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flowsheet development

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-receives-positive-metallurgical-test-results-for-the-jd-project--56c56b59-3725-422c-88a0-64b0c825638b#fact-metallurgical-facts-66)

JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: CZ-APR-MC
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 58.9 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 58.9% cumulative silver recovery for CZ-APR-MC using Gravity-Leach at 250µm is a moderate result, indicating some silver recovery potential.

- Positive factor: Moderate cumulative silver recovery at a coarser grind size.

- Positive factor: Conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

Evidence · table

> 58.9

Context: 26.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 58.9% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flowsheet development

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-receives-positive-metallurgical-test-results-for-the-jd-project--56c56b59-3725-422c-88a0-64b0c825638b#fact-metallurgical-facts-67)

JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: FZ-HG-MC
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 67.9 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 67.9% cumulative silver recovery for FZ-HG-MC using Gravity-Leach at 250µm is a moderate result, indicating some silver recovery potential.

- Positive factor: Moderate cumulative silver recovery at a coarser grind size.

- Positive factor: Conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

Evidence · table

> 67.9

Context: 64.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 67.9% is below the weak band \(75%\)

### flowsheet development

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/sun-summit-receives-positive-metallurgical-test-results-for-the-jd-project--56c56b59-3725-422c-88a0-64b0c825638b#fact-metallurgical-facts-68)

JD Project · silver

#### Identity

- Project: JD Project
- Commodity: silver
- Region: canada\_bc
- Reported Region: north-central British Columbia
- Ticker: SMN

#### Test Work

- Program Status: preliminary
- Test Type: flowsheet development
- Processing Route: Gravity-Leach
- Sample: FZ-LG-MC
- Grind P80: 250 µm

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 42 %
- Recovery Basis: actual\_test

#### Lab

- Laboratory: Blue Coast Research
- Consultant: Peter Kroeker, P.Eng, Brian Norquest, P.Eng., Travis O'Farrell, P.Eng.

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: 42.0% cumulative silver recovery for FZ-LG-MC using Gravity-Leach at 250µm is a moderate result, indicating some silver recovery potential.

- Positive factor: Some cumulative silver recovery at a coarser grind size.

- Positive factor: Conventional gravity-leach flowsheet.

Evidence · table

> 42.0

Context: 30.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Gravity Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the gravity signal

**Low Recovery**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 42% is below the weak band \(75%\)

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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