ALPHAMIN ANNOUNCES RECORD Q2 EBITDA GUIDANCE OF US$167 MILLION/EXPLORATION UPDATE
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Alphamin Resources Corp.
- Ticker
- AFM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Primary commodity
- Tin
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Production, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 10:39:07 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Alphamin announced record Q2 2026 EBITDA guidance of US$167 million, a 6% increase from the prior quarter, with tin production meeting targets. The company reported mixed exploration results from Mpama North and South, including several high-grade tin intercepts and confirmation of mineralization at depth, though many new visible intercepts are awaiting assay results. All-In Sustaining Costs increased due to higher royalties, export duties, and fuel prices, while processing recoveries slightly decreased due to higher sulphide levels in the ore.
Reasoning: Alphamin reported record Q2 EBITDA and production in line with targets, indicating strong operational performance. Exploration drilling yielded several high-grade tin intercepts and confirmed depth extension of mineralization, which is positive for future resource potential. However, processing recovery dipped slightly due to sulphide interference, and AISC increased. The lack of true width disclosure and pending assay results for new visible mineralization introduce some uncertainty.
Positive factors
- Record EBITDA guidance
- Tin production in line with target
- High-grade tin intercepts reported
- Confirmation of mineralization at depth
- QA/QC procedures disclosed and QP signed off
Negative factors
- Slight decrease in processing recovery
- Increase in All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC)
- Some drill holes with no significant intercepts
- True width of mineralization unknown for all intercepts
- Assay results pending for several visible mineralization observations
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 30
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 mentions the insertion of certified reference material and blank samples, and that no significant issues were noted with QA/QC samples. It also names Anchem and ALS Johannesburg as laboratories and states that Mr. Clive Brown and Mr. Jeremy Witley are Qualified Persons who reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.
Evidence · text
“insertion of various certified reference material and blank samples (QAQC). No significant issues with the QAQC samples were noted. At the on-site ABM laboratory (managed by Anchem), samples were first checked off against the submission list supplied and then weighed and oven dried for 2 hours at 105 degrees Celsius. The dried samples were crushed by jaw crusher to 75% passing 2mm, from which a 250g riffle split was taken. This 250g split was pulverised in ring mills to 90% passing 75μm from which a sample for analysis was taken. Received samples at ALS Johannesburg are checked off against the list of samples supplied and logged in the system. Quality Control is performed by way of sieve tests every 50 samples and should a sample fail, the preceding 50 samples are ground in a ring mill pulveriser using a carbon steel ring set to 85 % passing 75μm. Samples are analysed for tin using method code ME-XRF05 conducted on a pressed pellet with 10% precision and an upper limit of 5,000ppm. The over-limit tin samples are analysed as fused disks according to method ME-XRF15c, which makes use of pre-oxidation and decomposition by fusion with 12:22 lithium borate flux containing 20% Sodium Nitrate as an oxidizing agent, with an upper detection limit of 79% Sn. Mr. Clive Brown, Pr. Eng., B.Sc. Engineering (Mining), is a qualified person (QP) as defined in National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this news release other than in the section “Exploration update” and Appendices 1 and 2. He is a Principal Consultant and Director of Bara Consulting Pty Limited, an independent technical consultant to the Company. Mr. Jeremy Witley, Pr. Sci. Nat., BSc. (Hons) Mining Geology, MSc (Eng), is a qualified person (QP) as defined in National Instrument 43-101 and has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information contained in the section “Exploration update” and Appendices 1 and 2. He is Head of Mineral Resources at the MSA Group (Pty) Ltd and is an independent technical consultant to the Company.”
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 all intercepts are reported as apparent widths and true widths are unknown.
Evidence · text
“All intercepts are reported as apparent widths and true widths of the mineralisation are unknown.”
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 document states that significant intercepts are reported using a 0.5% Sn lower threshold.
Evidence · text
“SIGNIFICANT INTERCEPTS (0.5% Sn lower threshold)”
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: The document mentions that metal sulphides are above average levels, interfering with the gravity circuit, and notes the proximity of tin mineralization to sulphide mineralization and intense chlorite and sulphide alteration.
Evidence · text
“The metal sulphides in the current mining area are above average levels, and this resulted in excessive near gravity material interfering with the efficiency of the gravity circuit. Proximity of the tin mineralisation to sulphide mineralisation has been noted whereby the sulphides tend to occur above the cassiterite zone. Visible cassiterite mineralisation observed over 17.48 meters, with intense chlorite and sulphide alteration”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 10.10m at 41.47% Sn in MNUD009 is exceptionally high-grade for tin.
Evidence · table
“41.47”
Context: 10.10
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: The intercept of 8.65m at 14.72% Sn in MNUD009 is exceptionally high-grade for tin.
Evidence · table
“14.72”
Context: 8.65
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The MND057D2_T7 hole confirmed that the tin mineralising system extends to at least 610m vertical depth below surface, which is the deepest cassiterite intersection recorded at Mpama North to date.
Evidence · text
“Although thin, this is the deepest cassiterite intersection recorded at Mpama North to date, confirming that the tin mineralising system extends to at least this depth below surface.”
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route ("gravity")
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 26. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (25)
BGH189Mpama South · tinGrade: 1.02Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.76 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BGH189
- Project
- Mpama South
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.76 m
- From
- 322 m
- To
- 323 m
- Intercept Depth
- 322 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BGH189:322-323
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 582975
- Northing
- 9884510
- Elevation
- 827 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -45 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow intercept of 0.76m at 1.02% Sn was reported, which is above the cutoff grade but not highly material due to its limited width.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.02”
Context: 0.76
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
BGH191AMpama South · tinGrade: 0.95Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.04 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BGH191A
- Project
- Mpama South
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.04 m
- From
- 521 m
- To
- 530 m
- Intercept Depth
- 521 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BGH191A:521-530
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 583095
- Northing
- 9884803
- Elevation
- 783 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate-width intercept of 9.04m at 0.95% Sn was reported, indicating continued mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.95”
Context: 9.04
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
BGH191AMpama South · tinGrade: 1.05Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.86 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BGH191A
- Project
- Mpama South
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.86 m
- From
- 533 m
- To
- 534 m
- Intercept Depth
- 521 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BGH191A:533-534
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 583095
- Northing
- 9884803
- Elevation
- 783 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -60 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow intercept of 0.86m at 1.05% Sn was reported, which is above the cutoff grade but not highly material due to its limited width.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.05”
Context: 0.86
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
BGH192Mpama South · tinGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4.98 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BGH192
- Project
- Mpama South
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 4.98 m
- From
- 533 m
- To
- 538 m
- Intercept Depth
- 533 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BGH192:533-538
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 583141
- Northing
- 9884873
- Elevation
- 783 m
- Azimuth
- 273 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate-width intercept of 4.98m at 0.92% Sn was reported, indicating continued mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.92”
Context: 4.98
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
BGH192Mpama South · tinGrade: 4.31Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.08 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BGH192
- Project
- Mpama South
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.31
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.08 m
- From
- 540 m
- To
- 545 m
- Intercept Depth
- 533 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BGH192:540-545
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 583141
- Northing
- 9884873
- Elevation
- 783 m
- Azimuth
- 273 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong intercept of 5.08m at 4.31% Sn was reported, indicating significant tin mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade tin intercept
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“4.31”
Context: 5.08
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
BGH192Mpama South · tinGrade: 4.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.81 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BGH192
- Project
- Mpama South
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.67
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.81 m
- From
- 547 m
- To
- 548 m
- Intercept Depth
- 533 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BGH192:547-548
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 583141
- Northing
- 9884873
- Elevation
- 783 m
- Azimuth
- 273 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow but high-grade intercept of 1.81m at 4.67% Sn was reported, indicating significant tin mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade tin intercept
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“4.67”
Context: 1.81
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
BGH192Mpama South · tinGrade: 4.18Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.45 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BGH192
- Project
- Mpama South
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.18
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 5.45 m
- From
- 552 m
- To
- 557 m
- Intercept Depth
- 533 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BGH192:552-557
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 583141
- Northing
- 9884873
- Elevation
- 783 m
- Azimuth
- 273 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong intercept of 5.45m at 4.18% Sn was reported, indicating significant tin mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade tin intercept
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“4.18”
Context: 5.45
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
BGH194Mpama South · tinGrade: 0.92Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.94 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BGH194
- Project
- Mpama South
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.92
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.94 m
- From
- 489 m
- To
- 491 m
- Intercept Depth
- 489 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BGH194:489-491
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 583159
- Northing
- 9885089
- Elevation
- 753 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow intercept of 1.94m at 0.92% Sn was reported, which is above the cutoff grade but not highly material due to its limited width.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.92”
Context: 1.94
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
BGH194Mpama South · tinGrade: 4.26Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.04 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BGH194
- Project
- Mpama South
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.26
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.04 m
- From
- 494 m
- To
- 497 m
- Intercept Depth
- 489 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BGH194:494-497
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 583159
- Northing
- 9885089
- Elevation
- 753 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate-width, high-grade intercept of 3.04m at 4.26% Sn was reported, indicating significant tin mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade tin intercept
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“4.26”
Context: 3.04
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
BGH194Mpama South · tinGrade: 1.99Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.83 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BGH194
- Project
- Mpama South
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.99
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.83 m
- From
- 498 m
- To
- 501 m
- Intercept Depth
- 489 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BGH194:498-501
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 583159
- Northing
- 9885089
- Elevation
- 753 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate-width intercept of 2.83m at 1.99% Sn was reported, indicating continued mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.99”
Context: 2.83
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
BGH194Mpama South · tinGrade: 1.97Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.88 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BGH194
- Project
- Mpama South
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.97
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.88 m
- From
- 502 m
- To
- 503 m
- Intercept Depth
- 489 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BGH194:502-503
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 583159
- Northing
- 9885089
- Elevation
- 753 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- -68 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow intercept of 0.88m at 1.97% Sn was reported, which is above the cutoff grade but not highly material due to its limited width.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.97”
Context: 0.88
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
BGH196AD1Mpama South · tinGrade: 2.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 12.94 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- BGH196AD1
- Project
- Mpama South
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 12.94 m
- From
- 407.84 m
- To
- 420.78 m
- Intercept Depth
- 407.84 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- BGH196AD1:407.84-420.78
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 583166
- Northing
- 9885210
- Elevation
- 720 m
- Azimuth
- 265 °
- Dip
- -56 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A significant intercept of 12.94m at 2.10% Sn was reported from a previously disclosed hole, confirming good mineralization.
Positive factors
- Significant intercept length and good grade
Negative factors
- True width unknown
- Previously disclosed
Evidence · table
“2.10”
Context: 12.94
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MNUD001Mpama North · tinGrade: 0.97Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MNUD001
- Project
- Mpama North
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.97
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.65 m
- From
- 36 m
- To
- 36 m
- Intercept Depth
- 36 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MNUD001:36-36
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 582953
- Northing
- 9886224
- Elevation
- 477 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- 0 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow intercept of 0.65m at 0.97% Sn was reported, which is above the cutoff grade but not highly material due to its limited width.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.97”
Context: 0.65
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MNUD002Mpama North · tinGrade: 0.61Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.25 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MNUD002
- Project
- Mpama North
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.61
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.25 m
- From
- 31 m
- To
- 31 m
- Intercept Depth
- 31 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MNUD002:31-31
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 582953
- Northing
- 9886224
- Elevation
- 478 m
- Azimuth
- 271 °
- Dip
- 20 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very narrow intercept of 0.25m at 0.61% Sn was reported, which is above the cutoff grade but not highly material due to its limited width.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.61”
Context: 0.25
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MNUD003Mpama North · tinGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.17 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MNUD003
- Project
- Mpama North
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2.17 m
- From
- 55 m
- To
- 57 m
- Intercept Depth
- 55 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MNUD003:55-57
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 582953
- Northing
- 9886224
- Elevation
- 479 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- 41 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow intercept of 2.17m at 0.60% Sn was reported, which is above the cutoff grade but not highly material due to its limited width.
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 2.17
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MNUD003Mpama North · tinGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.35 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MNUD003
- Project
- Mpama North
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.35 m
- From
- 73 m
- To
- 73 m
- Intercept Depth
- 55 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MNUD003:73-73
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 582953
- Northing
- 9886224
- Elevation
- 479 m
- Azimuth
- 270 °
- Dip
- 41 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very narrow intercept of 0.35m at 1.10% Sn was reported, which is above the cutoff grade but not highly material due to its limited width.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.10”
Context: 0.35
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MNUD004Mpama North · tinGrade: 0.68Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.44 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MNUD004
- Project
- Mpama North
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.68
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.44 m
- From
- 40 m
- To
- 40 m
- Intercept Depth
- 40 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MNUD004:40-40
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 582953
- Northing
- 9886224
- Elevation
- 476 m
- Azimuth
- 269 °
- Dip
- -20 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A very narrow intercept of 0.44m at 0.68% Sn was reported, which is above the cutoff grade but not highly material due to its limited width.
Negative factors
- Very narrow intercept length
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“0.68”
Context: 0.44
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MNUD008AMpama North · tinGrade: 13.63Grade Unit: %Intercept: 9.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MNUD008A
- Project
- Mpama North
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.63
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 9.3 m
- From
- 248 m
- To
- 257 m
- Intercept Depth
- 248 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MNUD008A:248-257
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 582978
- Northing
- 9886230
- Elevation
- 475 m
- Azimuth
- 85 °
- Dip
- -73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional intercept of 9.30m at 13.63% Sn was reported, indicating very high-grade tin mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade tin intercept
- Significant intercept length
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“13.63”
Context: 9.30
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MNUD008AMpama North · tinGrade: 3.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 7.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MNUD008A
- Project
- Mpama North
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.65
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 7.2 m
- From
- 259 m
- To
- 267 m
- Intercept Depth
- 248 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MNUD008A:259-267
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 582978
- Northing
- 9886230
- Elevation
- 475 m
- Azimuth
- 85 °
- Dip
- -73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong intercept of 7.20m at 3.65% Sn was reported, indicating significant tin mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade tin intercept
- Significant intercept length
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“3.65”
Context: 7.20
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MNUD008AMpama North · tinGrade: 3.54Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.04 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MNUD008A
- Project
- Mpama North
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.04 m
- From
- 269 m
- To
- 277 m
- Intercept Depth
- 248 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MNUD008A:269-277
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 582978
- Northing
- 9886230
- Elevation
- 475 m
- Azimuth
- 85 °
- Dip
- -73 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A strong intercept of 8.04m at 3.54% Sn was reported, indicating significant tin mineralization.
Positive factors
- High-grade tin intercept
- Significant intercept length
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“3.54”
Context: 8.04
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MNUD009Mpama North · tinGrade: 41.47Grade Unit: %Intercept: 10.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MNUD009
- Project
- Mpama North
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 41.47
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 10.1 m
- From
- 236 m
- To
- 246 m
- Intercept Depth
- 236 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MNUD009:236-246
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 582977
- Northing
- 9886235
- Elevation
- 477 m
- Azimuth
- 68 °
- Dip
- -74 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional bonanza intercept of 10.10m at 41.47% Sn was reported, indicating extremely high-grade tin mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- Exceptional grade tin intercept
- Significant intercept length
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“41.47”
Context: 10.10
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MNUD009Mpama North · tinGrade: 14.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 8.65 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MNUD009
- Project
- Mpama North
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 14.72
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 8.65 m
- From
- 249 m
- To
- 258 m
- Intercept Depth
- 236 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MNUD009:249-258
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 582977
- Northing
- 9886235
- Elevation
- 477 m
- Azimuth
- 68 °
- Dip
- -74 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: An exceptional intercept of 8.65m at 14.72% Sn was reported, indicating very high-grade tin mineralization.
Positive factors
- Exceptional grade tin intercept
- Significant intercept length
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“14.72”
Context: 8.65
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MNUD009Mpama North · tinGrade: 1.75Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.82 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MNUD009
- Project
- Mpama North
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.75
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 1.82 m
- From
- 263 m
- To
- 265 m
- Intercept Depth
- 236 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MNUD009:263-265
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 582977
- Northing
- 9886235
- Elevation
- 477 m
- Azimuth
- 68 °
- Dip
- -74 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow intercept of 1.82m at 1.75% Sn was reported, which is above the cutoff grade but not highly material due to its limited width.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“1.75”
Context: 1.82
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MNUD009Mpama North · tinGrade: 2.64Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.42 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MNUD009
- Project
- Mpama North
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.64
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 3.42 m
- From
- 266 m
- To
- 270 m
- Intercept Depth
- 236 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MNUD009:266-270
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Easting
- 582977
- Northing
- 9886235
- Elevation
- 477 m
- Azimuth
- 68 °
- Dip
- -74 °
- Loc. Confidence
- high
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A moderate-width intercept of 3.42m at 2.64% Sn was reported, indicating continued mineralization.
Negative factors
- True width unknown
Evidence · table
“2.64”
Context: 3.42
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
MND056AD1_T1Mpama North · tinGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: %Intercept: 0.81 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MND056AD1_T1
- Project
- Mpama North
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- drc
- Ticker
- AFM
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.72
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 0.81 m
- From
- 567.63 m
- To
- 568.44 m
- Intercept Depth
- 567.63 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- MND056AD1_T1:567.63-568.44
- Mining Method
- unknown
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- ALS
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks
Deleterious
- Deleterious Flag
- Yes
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A narrow intercept of 0.81m at 0.72% Sn was reported from a previously disclosed hole, which is above the cutoff grade but not highly material due to its limited width.
Negative factors
- Narrow intercept length
- True width unknown
- Previously disclosed
Evidence · text
“0.81m @ 0.72% Sn from 567.63m to 568.44m”
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
Deleterious Elements Presentnegative
A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.
Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Metallurgical Results (1)
Fact 1tinRecovery: 72.8 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- drc
- Reported Region
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ticker
- AFM
Recovery
- Recovery
- 72.8 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Reagents
- Reagent Notes
- metal sulphides in the current mining area are above average levels, and this resulted in excessive near gravity material interfering with the efficiency of the gravity circuit
Lab
- Laboratory
- Anchem and ALS Johannesburg
- Consultant
- Bara Consulting Pty Limited and MSA Group (Pty) Ltd
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-13T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Overall plant recovery decreased by 2% due to higher levels of metal sulphides in the ore, which interfered with the gravity circuit efficiency.
Negative factors
- Processing recovery decreased due to higher sulphide levels interfering with gravity circuit
Evidence · table
“72.8”
Context: Overall Plant Recovery
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.