# Terra Metals breaks surface with high-grade PGMs at Southwest Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26 Original source: https://stockhead.com.au/resources/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest/ Publisher: stockhead Original announcement: 2026-10-14T00:41:59.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T01:05:17.608Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T01:05:17.608Z - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: thick near-surface mineralisation - Positive factor: higher-grade reefs at depth - Positive factor: extends known mineralisation - Positive factor: supports low-strip open-cut mining potential - Negative factor: true widths not yet known - Negative factor: assay backlog pending Facts used in scoring: 17 ## Classification and evidence **Apparent Width Only** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-0) Southwest · platinum Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 factor: thick intersection - Negative factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-1) Southwest · copper Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-2) Southwest · nickel Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 4 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-3) Southwest · platinum Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 factor: higher grade sub-interval Evidence · text > 24m at 1.84g/t 3E #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 5 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-4) Southwest · copper Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 6 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-5) Southwest · nickel Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 7 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-6) Southwest · platinum Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 factor: extends mineralisation to surface Evidence · text > 200m at 0.75g/t 3E #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 8 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-7) Southwest · nickel Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 9 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-8) Southwest · platinum Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 factor: higher grade sub-interval Evidence · text > 35m at 1.11g/t 3E #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 10 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-9) Southwest · copper Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 11 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-10) Southwest · nickel Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 12 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-11) Southwest · platinum Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 factor: 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 13 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-12) Southwest · copper Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 14 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-13) Southwest · nickel Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-14) Southwest · platinum Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 factor: higher-grade reef material Evidence · text > 56.87m at 1.69g/t 3E #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 16 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-15) Southwest · copper Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated ### Fact 17 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/terra-metals-breaks-surface-with-high-grade-pgms-at-southwest--10377444-d015-43b3-b0b1-6a4a58c79c26#fact-drill-facts-16) Southwest · nickel Needs review: drill\_no\_hole\_id #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.