Terra Metals breaks surface with high-grade PGMs at Southwest

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Company
Terra Metals
Ticker
TM1
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
West Musgrave
Primary commodity
Platinum
Secondary commodities
Palladium, Gold, Copper, Nickel
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-10-14 01:05:18 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Terra Metals has reported significant PGM-Cu-Ni drill intercepts at the Southwest project, including thick near-surface mineralisation and higher-grade reefs at depth. The results support the potential for low-strip open-cut mining as the company advances towards a maiden mineral resource estimate targeted for Q1 2027.

Reasoning: Strong drill intercepts reported for PGM-Cu-Ni mineralisation extending to surface and at depth, supporting future resource definition.

Positive factors

  • thick near-surface mineralisation
  • higher-grade reefs at depth
  • extends known mineralisation
  • supports low-strip open-cut mining potential

Negative factors

  • true widths not yet known
  • assay backlog pending

Facts used in scoring: 17

Classification and evidence

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: All reported intervals are downhole lengths and true widths are not yet known.

Evidence · text

“All reported intervals are downhole lengths and true widths are not yet known.”

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The hits extend known near-surface mineralisation.

Evidence · text

“The hits extend known near-surface mineralisation”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 17. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (17)

Fact 1Southwest · platinumGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 194 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
platinum
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
1.01
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
194 m
From
15 m
To
209 m
Intercept Depth
15 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:15-209
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Thick near-surface intercept of 194m at 1.01g/t 3E.

Positive factors

  • thick intersection

Negative factors

  • true width unknown

Evidence · text

“194m at 1.01g/t 3E, 0.10% copper and 0.17% nickel from 15m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 2Southwest · copperGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 194 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
copper
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
194 m
From
15 m
To
209 m
Intercept Depth
15 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:15-209
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper component of the 194m intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.10% copper”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 3Southwest · nickelGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 194 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
nickel
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
194 m
From
15 m
To
209 m
Intercept Depth
15 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:15-209
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component of the 194m intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.17% nickel”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 4Southwest · platinumGrade: 1.84Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 24 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
platinum
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
1.84
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
24 m
From
43 m
To
67 m
Intercept Depth
43 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:43-67
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval within the 194m intercept.

Positive factors

  • higher grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“24m at 1.84g/t 3E”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 5Southwest · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
copper
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
24 m
From
43 m
To
67 m
Intercept Depth
43 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:43-67
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper component of the 24m sub-interval.

Evidence · text

“0.19% copper”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 6Southwest · nickelGrade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 24 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
nickel
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
24 m
From
43 m
To
67 m
Intercept Depth
43 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:43-67
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component of the 24m sub-interval.

Evidence · text

“0.27% nickel”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 7Southwest · platinumGrade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 200 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
platinum
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.75
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
200 m
From
0 m
To
200 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:0-200
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Thick 200m intercept from surface.

Positive factors

  • extends mineralisation to surface

Evidence · text

“200m at 0.75g/t 3E”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 8Southwest · nickelGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 200 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
nickel
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
200 m
From
0 m
To
200 m
Intercept Depth
0 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:0-200
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component of the 200m intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.16% nickel”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 9Southwest · platinumGrade: 1.11Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 35 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
platinum
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
1.11
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
35 m
From
4 m
To
39 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:4-39
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval within the 200m intercept.

Positive factors

  • higher grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“35m at 1.11g/t 3E”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 10Southwest · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
copper
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
35 m
From
4 m
To
39 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:4-39
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper component of the 35m sub-interval.

Evidence · text

“0.12% copper”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 11Southwest · nickelGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 35 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
nickel
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
35 m
From
4 m
To
39 m
Intercept Depth
4 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:4-39
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component of the 35m sub-interval.

Evidence · text

“0.21% nickel”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 12Southwest · platinumGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 181 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
platinum
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
1.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
181 m
From
144.13 m
To
325.13 m
Intercept Depth
144.13 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:144.13-325.13
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant depth intercept of 181m at 1.12g/t 3E.

Positive factors

  • higher-grade reefs at depth

Evidence · text

“181m at 1.12g/t 3E, 0.12% copper and 0.15% nickel from 144.13m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 13Southwest · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 181 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
copper
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
181 m
From
144.13 m
To
325.13 m
Intercept Depth
144.13 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:144.13-325.13
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper component of the 181m depth intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.12% copper”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 14Southwest · nickelGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 181 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
nickel
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
181 m
From
144.13 m
To
325.13 m
Intercept Depth
144.13 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:144.13-325.13
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component of the 181m depth intercept.

Evidence · text

“0.15% nickel”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 15Southwest · platinumGrade: 1.69Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 56.87 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
platinum
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
1.69
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
56.87 m
From
144.13 m
To
200.99 m
Intercept Depth
144.13 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:144.13-200.99
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade sub-interval at depth.

Positive factors

  • higher-grade reef material

Evidence · text

“56.87m at 1.69g/t 3E”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 16Southwest · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 56.87 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
copper
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
56.87 m
From
144.13 m
To
200.99 m
Intercept Depth
144.13 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:144.13-200.99
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper component of the 56.87m sub-interval.

Evidence · text

“0.14% copper”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 17Southwest · nickelGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 56.87 mNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Southwest
Commodity
nickel
Region
west musgrave
Reported Region
west musgrave
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
56.87 m
From
144.13 m
To
200.99 m
Intercept Depth
144.13 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
Southwest:144.13-200.99
Mining Method
underground

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
drill_no_hole_id
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component of the 56.87m sub-interval.

Evidence · text

“0.19% nickel”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

How Atlas produces this analysis

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