TKM: Drilling Confirms Shallow, High-Grade Manganese System
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Trek Metals Limited
- Ticker
- TKM
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Western Australia
- Primary commodity
- Manganese
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-22 23:13:14 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Trek Metals Limited has reported final assays from its Phase 1 drilling program at the Kuro prospect, part of the 100%-owned Christmas Creek Project in Western Australia. The results confirm a shallow, high-grade manganese system, with 38 of 72 holes returning significant intercepts above 5% Mn, including 19 holes above 20% Mn. Highlights include 7m @ 32.3% Mn and 3m @ 41.1% Mn, all within 37m of surface. Phase 2 drilling is complete with assays pending, and regional exploration is expanding.
Reasoning: The final batch of Phase 1 drill assays confirms a significant shallow, high-grade manganese system at Kuro, with multiple intercepts exceeding 30% Mn. The results are JORC compliant with good QA/QC, and the company is actively pursuing follow-up exploration.
Positive factors
- High-grade manganese intercepts
- Shallow mineralization, suitable for open pit mining
- Significant number of holes returned high-grade results
- QA/QC procedures are well-documented and compliant with JORC
- Ongoing exploration and follow-up drilling planned
Negative factors
- True width of mineralization is not yet known
- Drill holes are vertical, which may not be optimal for dipping structures
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 19
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including field duplicates, certified reference materials, blanks, and laboratory internal checks, with sign-off by a Competent Person.
Evidence · text
“Field duplicates, certified reference materials and blanks were inserted at a nominal rate of one of each per 50 samples, with laboratory internal checks also applied. All QA/QC results have been reviewed and are within acceptable limits - refer to the Quality of Assay Data and Laboratory Tests section below. Chain of custody was maintained from site to laboratory.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states that widths reported are down-hole lengths and true widths are not known.
Evidence · text
“Widths reported are down-hole as true widths are not known.”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Multiple intercepts, such as 5m @ 34.6% Mn, 2m @ 40.1% Mn, 3m @ 41.1% Mn, and 7m @ 32.3% Mn, are exceptionally high-grade for manganese, well above the strong threshold.
Evidence · text
“5m @ 34.6% Mn from 11m in 26XCRC051, 2m @ 40.1% Mn from 9m in 26XCRC058, 3m @ 41.1% Mn from 13m in 26XCRC064, 7m @ 32.3% Mn from 8m in 26XCRC065”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The cut-off grades for both broad intercepts (5% Mn) and high-grade sub-intervals (20% Mn) are clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“using a 5% Mn lower cut-off for broad intercepts and a 20% Mn lower cut-off for high-grade sub-intervals (including) with a minimum width of 2m and a maximum internal dilution of 2m.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The document states the cut-off grades and maximum internal dilution used for compositing the reported intervals.
Evidence · text
“using a 5% Mn lower cut-off for broad intercepts and a 20% Mn lower cut-off for high-grade sub-intervals (including) with a minimum width of 2m and a maximum internal dilution of 2m.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (19)
26XCRC051Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 19.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC051
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 19.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 14 m
- From
- 10 m
- To
- 24 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC051:10-24
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267228
- Northing
- 7873856
- Elevation
- 332 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 14m intercept at 19.5% Mn from 10m is a strong result for manganese, indicating significant shallow mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade manganese intercept
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“19.5”
Context: 14
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC051Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 34.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC051
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 34.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5 m
- From
- 11 m
- To
- 16 m
- Hole Depth
- 90 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC051:11-16
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267228
- Northing
- 7873856
- Elevation
- 332 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 20
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 5m intercept at 34.6% Mn is an exceptionally high-grade result for manganese, indicating a bonanza zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Very high-grade manganese
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“34.6”
Context: 5
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC057Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 6.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC057
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 14 m
- To
- 16 m
- Hole Depth
- 48 m
- Intercept Depth
- 14 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC057:14-16
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267282
- Northing
- 7874162
- Elevation
- 335 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2m intercept at 6.2% Mn is a moderate result, meeting the broad intercept cut-off but not as high-grade as other reported intervals.
Positive factors
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“6.2”
Context: 2
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC058Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 19.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC058
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 19.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8 m
- From
- 8 m
- To
- 16 m
- Hole Depth
- 48 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC058:8-16
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267270
- Northing
- 7874176
- Elevation
- 335 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An 8m intercept at 19.8% Mn from 8m is a strong result for manganese, indicating significant shallow mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade manganese intercept
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“19.8”
Context: 8
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC058Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 40.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC058
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 40.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 9 m
- To
- 11 m
- Hole Depth
- 48 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC058:9-11
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267270
- Northing
- 7874176
- Elevation
- 335 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 20
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2m intercept at 40.1% Mn is an exceptionally high-grade result for manganese, indicating a bonanza zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Very high-grade manganese
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“40.1”
Context: 2
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC059Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 17.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC059
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 17.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12 m
- From
- 8 m
- To
- 20 m
- Hole Depth
- 48 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC059:8-20
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267283
- Northing
- 7874212
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 12m intercept at 17.6% Mn from 8m is a strong result for manganese, indicating significant shallow mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade manganese intercept
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“17.6”
Context: 12
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC059Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 27.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC059
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 27.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 8 m
- To
- 10 m
- Hole Depth
- 48 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC059:8-10
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267283
- Northing
- 7874212
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 20
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2m intercept at 27.3% Mn is a very high-grade result for manganese, indicating a strong zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade manganese
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“27.3”
Context: 2
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC059Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 29Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC059
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 29
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 15 m
- To
- 18 m
- Hole Depth
- 48 m
- Intercept Depth
- 8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC059:15-18
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267283
- Northing
- 7874212
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 20
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 3m intercept at 29.0% Mn is a very high-grade result for manganese, indicating a strong zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade manganese
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“29”
Context: 3
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC060Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 9.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC060
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 9.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 7 m
- To
- 13 m
- Hole Depth
- 48 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC060:7-13
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267258
- Northing
- 7874217
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 6m intercept at 9.1% Mn from 7m is a moderate result, meeting the broad intercept cut-off and indicating shallow mineralization.
Positive factors
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“9.1”
Context: 6
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC060Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 20.2Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC060
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 16 m
- To
- 18 m
- Hole Depth
- 48 m
- Intercept Depth
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC060:16-18
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267258
- Northing
- 7874217
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 20
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2m intercept at 20.2% Mn is a high-grade result for manganese, indicating a strong zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade manganese
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“20.2”
Context: 2
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC061Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 6.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC061
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 11 m
- To
- 13 m
- Hole Depth
- 48 m
- Intercept Depth
- 11 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC061:11-13
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267254
- Northing
- 7874246
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2m intercept at 6.8% Mn from 11m is a moderate result, meeting the broad intercept cut-off but not as high-grade as other reported intervals.
Positive factors
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“6.8”
Context: 2
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC063Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 5.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC063
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 8 m
- Hole Depth
- 36 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC063:6-8
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267239
- Northing
- 7874294
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2m intercept at 5.8% Mn from 6m is a moderate result, meeting the broad intercept cut-off but not as high-grade as other reported intervals.
Positive factors
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“5.8”
Context: 2
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC064Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 27.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC064
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 27.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 3 m
- To
- 6 m
- Hole Depth
- 36 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC064:3-6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267234
- Northing
- 7874307
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 3m intercept at 27.8% Mn from 3m is a very high-grade result for manganese, indicating a strong zone near surface.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade manganese
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“27.8”
Context: 3
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC064Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 32.4Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC064
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 32.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 4 m
- To
- 6 m
- Hole Depth
- 36 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC064:4-6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267234
- Northing
- 7874307
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 20
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2m intercept at 32.4% Mn is an exceptionally high-grade result for manganese, indicating a bonanza zone near surface.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Very high-grade manganese
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“32.4”
Context: 2
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC064Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 27.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC064
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 27.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 6 m
- From
- 12 m
- To
- 18 m
- Hole Depth
- 36 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC064:12-18
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267234
- Northing
- 7874307
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 6m intercept at 27.5% Mn from 12m is a very high-grade result for manganese, indicating a strong zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade manganese
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“27.5”
Context: 6
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC064Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 41.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC064
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 41.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3 m
- From
- 13 m
- To
- 16 m
- Hole Depth
- 36 m
- Intercept Depth
- 3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC064:13-16
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267234
- Northing
- 7874307
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 20
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 3m intercept at 41.1% Mn is an exceptionally high-grade result for manganese, indicating a bonanza zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Very high-grade manganese
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“41.1”
Context: 3
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC065Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 20.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 15 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC065
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 20.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 15 m
- From
- 6 m
- To
- 21 m
- Hole Depth
- 36 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC065:6-21
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267218
- Northing
- 7874353
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 15m intercept at 20.5% Mn from 6m is a very strong result for manganese, indicating significant shallow and continuous mineralization.
Positive factors
- Very high-grade manganese
- Shallow mineralization
- Strong continuity
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“20.5”
Context: 15
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC065Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 32.3Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC065
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 32.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7 m
- From
- 8 m
- To
- 15 m
- Hole Depth
- 36 m
- Intercept Depth
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC065:8-15
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267218
- Northing
- 7874353
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 20
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 7m intercept at 32.3% Mn is an exceptionally high-grade result for manganese, indicating a bonanza zone within the broader mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Very high-grade manganese
- Shallow mineralization
- Strong continuity
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“32.3”
Context: 7
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated
26XCRC066Christmas Creek · manganeseGrade: 7.8Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- 26XCRC066
- Project
- Christmas Creek
- Commodity
- manganese
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- australia_wa
- Ticker
- TKM
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
- From
- 10 m
- To
- 12 m
- Hole Depth
- 36 m
- Intercept Depth
- 10 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- other
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- 26XCRC066:10-12
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Kuro
- Easting
- 267206
- Northing
- 7874381
- Elevation
- 334 m
- Azimuth
- 0 °
- Dip
- -90 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS Perth
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- No
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Mn
- Dilution Disclosed
- Yes
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A 2m intercept at 7.8% Mn from 10m is a moderate result, meeting the broad intercept cut-off but not as high-grade as other reported intervals.
Positive factors
- Shallow mineralization
Negative factors
- True width not known
Evidence · table
“7.8”
Context: 2
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
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both 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.