# Assay results for 13 drill holes return additional nickel and copper mineralisation at the near surface Yepleu prospect, Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SME/news/7575939337189932/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2024-01-23T12:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Sama Resources Inc.

- Ticker: SME

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa

- Primary commodity: Nickel

- Secondary commodities: Copper, Platinum, Palladium, Gold, Cobalt

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-16 23:12:57 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Sama Resources Inc. announced assay results for 13 drill holes at its Yepleu prospect in Côte d’Ivoire, West-Africa, confirming and expanding near-surface nickel, copper, and PGE mineralization. Highlights include 2.60 m at 1.31% Ni and 0.95% Cu in hole S-349, and 6.70 m grading 0.71% Ni and 0.48% Cu in S-350. The drilling has identified two new mineralized zones, with assays pending for additional holes.

Reasoning: The document reports significant drill results from new near-surface nickel-copper-PGE zones, including high-grade intercepts, indicating expansion of mineralization. The QA/QC procedures are well-documented, and a QP has signed off. However, true widths are not provided, and assays for several holes are still pending.

- Positive factor: Discovery of new near-surface mineralized zones

- Positive factor: High-grade intercepts within broader mineralization

- Positive factor: Polymetallic nature \(Ni, Cu, PGEs\)

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures disclosed and QP signed off

- Negative factor: Apparent width only, true width not stated

- Negative factor: Assays pending for several holes

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

Facts used in scoring: 188

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 188. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (188)

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.1 m
- From: 30.8 m
- To: 47.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:30.8-47.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate nickel grade over a good intercept length, contributing to the newly discovered zone. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Moderate nickel grade over good width

- Positive factor: Part of a newly discovered zone

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: 17.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.1 m
- From: 30.8 m
- To: 47.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:30.8-47.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper mineralization present with nickel, adding to the polymetallic nature of the intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Copper mineralization alongside nickel

- Positive factor: Part of a newly discovered zone

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: 17.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-2)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.1 m
- From: 30.8 m
- To: 47.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:30.8-47.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade cobalt as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Cobalt present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 17.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.1 m
- From: 30.8 m
- To: 47.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:30.8-47.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade palladium as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Palladium present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 17.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.1 m
- From: 30.8 m
- To: 47.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:30.8-47.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade platinum as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Platinum present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 17.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.1 m
- From: 30.8 m
- To: 47.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 30.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:30.8-47.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 17.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.97
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.9-66.0\_inc2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade nickel intercept, though over a narrow width. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: High-grade nickel intercept

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.97

Context: 1.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.37
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.9-66.0\_inc2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good copper grade accompanying high nickel, though over a narrow width. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Good copper grade alongside high nickel

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.37

Context: 1.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.9-66.0\_inc2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Elevated cobalt grade in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Elevated cobalt grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 1.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-9)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.9-66.0\_inc2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Elevated palladium grade in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Elevated palladium grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: 1.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.9-66.0\_inc2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: No platinum detected in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Negative factor: No platinum detected

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: 1.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-11)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.9-66.0\_inc2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold as a byproduct in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 1.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.36
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.1 m
- From: 50.9 m
- To: 66 m
- Intercept Depth: 50.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.9-66
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate nickel grade over a good intercept length, contributing to the newly discovered zone. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Moderate nickel grade over good width

- Positive factor: Part of a newly discovered zone

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.36

Context: 15.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.1 m
- From: 50.9 m
- To: 66 m
- Intercept Depth: 50.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.9-66
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper mineralization present with nickel, adding to the polymetallic nature of the intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Copper mineralization alongside nickel

- Positive factor: Part of a newly discovered zone

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: 15.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.1 m
- From: 50.9 m
- To: 66 m
- Intercept Depth: 50.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.9-66
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade cobalt as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Cobalt present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 15.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.1 m
- From: 50.9 m
- To: 66 m
- Intercept Depth: 50.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.9-66
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade palladium as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Palladium present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: 15.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.1 m
- From: 50.9 m
- To: 66 m
- Intercept Depth: 50.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.9-66
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade platinum as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Platinum present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 15.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.1 m
- From: 50.9 m
- To: 66 m
- Intercept Depth: 50.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:50.9-66
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 15.10

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.21
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 73.1 m
- To: 77.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:73.1-77.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate nickel grade over a good intercept length. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Moderate nickel grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 4.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 73.1 m
- To: 77.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:73.1-77.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper mineralization present with nickel. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Copper mineralization alongside nickel

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 4.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 73.1 m
- To: 77.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:73.1-77.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade cobalt as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Cobalt present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 4.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 73.1 m
- To: 77.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:73.1-77.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade palladium as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Palladium present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 4.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 73.1 m
- To: 77.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:73.1-77.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade platinum as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Platinum present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 4.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-343

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-343
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 73.1 m
- To: 77.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 73.1 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-343:73.1-77.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 4.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.12
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.15 m
- From: 13.5 m
- To: 19.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 13.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:13.5-19.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade nickel mineralization above cutoff. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Nickel mineralization above cutoff

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: 6.15

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.15 m
- From: 13.5 m
- To: 19.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 13.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:13.5-19.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade copper as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Copper present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 6.15

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.15 m
- From: 13.5 m
- To: 19.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 13.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:13.5-19.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade cobalt as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Cobalt present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 6.15

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.15 m
- From: 13.5 m
- To: 19.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 13.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:13.5-19.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: No palladium detected in this intercept. True width is not specified.

- Negative factor: No palladium detected

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: 6.15

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.15 m
- From: 13.5 m
- To: 19.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 13.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:13.5-19.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: No platinum detected in this intercept. True width is not specified.

- Negative factor: No platinum detected

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: 6.15

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.15 m
- From: 13.5 m
- To: 19.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 13.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:13.5-19.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 6.15

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 16.5 m
- From: 28.3 m
- To: 44.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 28.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:28.3-44.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade nickel mineralization above cutoff over a good width. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Nickel mineralization above cutoff

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 16.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 16.5 m
- From: 28.3 m
- To: 44.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 28.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:28.3-44.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade copper as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Copper present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 16.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 16.5 m
- From: 28.3 m
- To: 44.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 28.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:28.3-44.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade cobalt as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Cobalt present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 16.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 16.5 m
- From: 28.3 m
- To: 44.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 28.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:28.3-44.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade palladium as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Palladium present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 16.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 16.5 m
- From: 28.3 m
- To: 44.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 28.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:28.3-44.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade platinum as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Platinum present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 16.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 16.5 m
- From: 28.3 m
- To: 44.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 28.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:28.3-44.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 16.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.22
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.9 m
- From: 51.8 m
- To: 55.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 51.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.8-55.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate nickel grade over a good intercept length. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Moderate nickel grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 3.90

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.9 m
- From: 51.8 m
- To: 55.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 51.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.8-55.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper mineralization present with nickel. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Copper mineralization alongside nickel

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: 3.90

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3.9 m
- From: 51.8 m
- To: 55.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 51.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.8-55.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade cobalt as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Cobalt present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 3.90

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.9 m
- From: 51.8 m
- To: 55.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 51.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.8-55.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade palladium as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Palladium present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 3.90

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.9 m
- From: 51.8 m
- To: 55.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 51.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.8-55.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade platinum as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Platinum present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 3.90

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3.9 m
- From: 51.8 m
- To: 55.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 51.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.8-55.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 3.90

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.53
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.8-55.7\_inc1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good nickel grade over a narrow width. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Good nickel grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: 0.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.22
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.8-55.7\_inc1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good copper grade over a narrow width. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Good copper grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 0.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.8-55.7\_inc1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Cobalt present as a byproduct in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Cobalt present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 0.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.8-55.7\_inc1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Elevated palladium grade in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Elevated palladium grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 0.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.8-55.7\_inc1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Platinum present as a byproduct in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Platinum present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 0.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-344

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-344
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-344:51.8-55.7\_inc1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold as a byproduct in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 0.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.25
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 49.4 m
- From: 14.3 m
- To: 63.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.3-63.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate nickel grade over a significant intercept length, contributing to the newly discovered zone. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Moderate nickel grade over significant width

- Positive factor: Part of a newly discovered zone

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 49.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 49.4 m
- From: 14.3 m
- To: 63.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.3-63.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper mineralization present with nickel, adding to the polymetallic nature of the intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Copper mineralization alongside nickel

- Positive factor: Part of a newly discovered zone

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: 49.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 49.4 m
- From: 14.3 m
- To: 63.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.3-63.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade cobalt as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Cobalt present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 49.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 49.4 m
- From: 14.3 m
- To: 63.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.3-63.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade palladium as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Palladium present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 49.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 49.4 m
- From: 14.3 m
- To: 63.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.3-63.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade platinum as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Platinum present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 49.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 49.4 m
- From: 14.3 m
- To: 63.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.3-63.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 49.40

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.78
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.3-63.7\_inc3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade nickel intercept, though over a narrow width. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: High-grade nickel intercept

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.78

Context: 1.30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.63
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.3-63.7\_inc3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good copper grade accompanying high nickel, though over a narrow width. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Good copper grade alongside high nickel

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.63

Context: 1.30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.3-63.7\_inc3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Elevated cobalt grade in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Elevated cobalt grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 1.30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.3-63.7\_inc3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Elevated palladium grade in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Elevated palladium grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 1.30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.3-63.7\_inc3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Platinum present as a byproduct in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Platinum present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 1.30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-345

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-345
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.3 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-345:14.3-63.7\_inc3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade gold as a byproduct in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 1.30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.22
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 35.85 m
- From: 9.7 m
- To: 45.55 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.7-45.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate nickel grade over a significant intercept length, contributing to the newly discovered zone. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Moderate nickel grade over significant width

- Positive factor: Part of a newly discovered zone

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 35.85

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 35.85 m
- From: 9.7 m
- To: 45.55 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.7-45.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper mineralization present with nickel, adding to the polymetallic nature of the intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Copper mineralization alongside nickel

- Positive factor: Part of a newly discovered zone

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 35.85

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 35.85 m
- From: 9.7 m
- To: 45.55 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.7-45.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade cobalt as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Cobalt present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 35.85

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 35.85 m
- From: 9.7 m
- To: 45.55 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.7-45.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade palladium as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Palladium present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 35.85

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 35.85 m
- From: 9.7 m
- To: 45.55 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.7-45.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade platinum as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Platinum present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 35.85

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 35.85 m
- From: 9.7 m
- To: 45.55 m
- Intercept Depth: 9.7 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.7-45.55
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 35.85

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.16
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.7-45.55\_inc4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade nickel intercept, though over a narrow width. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: High-grade nickel intercept

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.16

Context: 0.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.57
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.7-45.55\_inc4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good copper grade accompanying high nickel, though over a narrow width. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Good copper grade alongside high nickel

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.57

Context: 0.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.7-45.55\_inc4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Elevated cobalt grade in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Elevated cobalt grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 0.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.7-45.55\_inc4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Elevated palladium grade in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Elevated palladium grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 0.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.7-45.55\_inc4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Platinum present as a byproduct in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Platinum present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 0.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-346

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-346
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.5 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-346:9.7-45.55\_inc4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade gold as a byproduct in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 0.50

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.29
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.65 m
- From: 7.85 m
- To: 25.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 7.85 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate nickel grade over a good intercept length, contributing to the newly discovered zone. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Moderate nickel grade over good width

- Positive factor: Part of a newly discovered zone

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.29

Context: 17.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.65 m
- From: 7.85 m
- To: 25.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 7.85 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper mineralization present with nickel, adding to the polymetallic nature of the intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Copper mineralization alongside nickel

- Positive factor: Part of a newly discovered zone

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: 17.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.65 m
- From: 7.85 m
- To: 25.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 7.85 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade cobalt as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Cobalt present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 17.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.65 m
- From: 7.85 m
- To: 25.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 7.85 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade palladium as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Palladium present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 17.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.65 m
- From: 7.85 m
- To: 25.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 7.85 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low-grade platinum as a byproduct, contributing to the polymetallic nature. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Platinum present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 17.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 17.65 m
- From: 7.85 m
- To: 25.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 7.85 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold as a byproduct. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 17.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.63
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.5\_inc2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade nickel intercept, though over a narrow width. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: High-grade nickel intercept

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.63

Context: 0.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.22
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.65 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.5\_inc2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good copper grade over a narrow width. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Good copper grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.22

Context: 0.65

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.5\_inc1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Elevated cobalt grade in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Elevated cobalt grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 0.80

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.26
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.5\_inc1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good palladium grade in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Good palladium grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.26

Context: 0.80

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.5\_inc1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: No platinum detected in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Negative factor: No platinum detected

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.00

Context: 0.80

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### S-347

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-347
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.8 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-347:7.85-25.5\_inc1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Compositing

- Cutoff Grade: 0.1
- Cutoff Unit: % Ni

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very low-grade gold as a byproduct in this narrow intercept. True width is not specified.

- Positive factor: Gold present as a byproduct

- Negative factor: Very low grade

- Negative factor: Narrow width

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 0.80

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

### Combined

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Combined
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.27 % nickel is below against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.27 % nickel is below the weak threshold \(0.3 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: Combined

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Combined

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Combined
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.14 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 5.1 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.14 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: Combined

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Combined

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Combined
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: Combined

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Combined

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Combined
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.05 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: Combined

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Combined

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Combined
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Combined

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### Combined

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: Combined
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 36.2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.4 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.01 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: Combined

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 14.9 m
- From: 4.8 m
- To: 19.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 4.8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-348:4.8-19.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.2 % nickel is below against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.2 % nickel is below the weak threshold \(0.3 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: S-348

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 14.9 m
- From: 4.8 m
- To: 19.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 4.8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-348:4.8-19.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.13 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 1.9 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.13 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: S-348

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 14.9 m
- From: 4.8 m
- To: 19.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 4.8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-348:4.8-19.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: S-348

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 14.9 m
- From: 4.8 m
- To: 19.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 4.8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-348:4.8-19.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.04 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: S-348

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 14.9 m
- From: 4.8 m
- To: 19.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 4.8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-348:4.8-19.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: S-348

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 14.9 m
- From: 4.8 m
- To: 19.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 4.8 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-348:4.8-19.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.3 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: S-348

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.54
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.54 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.54

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.28
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.28 % copper is weak against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.2 %·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.28

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.04 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.04 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.06 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-348

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-348
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.03 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.29
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 12.6 m
- To: 17.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:12.6-17.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.29 % nickel is below against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.29 % nickel is below the weak threshold \(0.3 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.29

Context: S-349

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 12.6 m
- To: 17.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:12.6-17.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.1 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.03 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: S-349

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 12.6 m
- To: 17.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:12.6-17.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: S-349

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 12.6 m
- To: 17.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:12.6-17.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.1 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: S-349

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 12.6 m
- To: 17.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:12.6-17.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.04 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: S-349

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 12.6 m
- To: 17.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-349:12.6-17.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.02 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: S-349

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.68
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.68 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.68

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.51
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.51 % copper is moderate against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.51

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.17 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.03 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.65 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.16 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.16 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.51
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 18.65 m
- From: 8.15 m
- To: 26.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 8.15 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-350:8.15-26.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.51 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.51

Context: S-350

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 18.65 m
- From: 8.15 m
- To: 26.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 8.15 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-350:8.15-26.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.3 % copper is weak against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 5.6 %·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.30

Context: S-350

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 18.65 m
- From: 8.15 m
- To: 26.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 8.15 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-350:8.15-26.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.03 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: S-350

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 18.65 m
- From: 8.15 m
- To: 26.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 8.15 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-350:8.15-26.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.08 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: S-350

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 18.65 m
- From: 8.15 m
- To: 26.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 8.15 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-350:8.15-26.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.02 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: S-350

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 18.65 m
- From: 8.15 m
- To: 26.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 8.15 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-350:8.15-26.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 1.3 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.07 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: S-350

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.71
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.71 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.71

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.48
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.48 % copper is weak against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 3.2 %·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.48

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.04 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.04 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.07 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.03 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-350

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-350
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.16 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 1.1 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.16 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.33
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.7 m
- From: 18.7 m
- To: 34.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 18.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-351:18.7-34.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.33 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: S-351

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.21
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.7 m
- From: 18.7 m
- To: 34.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 18.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-351:18.7-34.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.21 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 3.3 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.21 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: S-351

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15.7 m
- From: 18.7 m
- To: 34.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 18.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-351:18.7-34.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: S-351

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.09
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.7 m
- From: 18.7 m
- To: 34.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 18.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-351:18.7-34.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.09 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: S-351

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.7 m
- From: 18.7 m
- To: 34.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 18.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-351:18.7-34.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.06 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: S-351

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 15.7 m
- From: 18.7 m
- To: 34.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 18.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-351:18.7-34.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.5 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.03 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: S-351

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.45
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.45 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.45

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.11
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.11 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.2 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.11 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.29
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.29 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.29

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.12
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.12 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-351

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-351
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.03 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.46
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.05 m
- From: 24.95 m
- To: 26 m
- Intercept Depth: 24.95 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:24.95-26
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.46 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.46

Context: S-352

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.53
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.05 m
- From: 24.95 m
- To: 26 m
- Intercept Depth: 24.95 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:24.95-26
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.53 % copper is moderate against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: S-352

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.05 m
- From: 24.95 m
- To: 26 m
- Intercept Depth: 24.95 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:24.95-26
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: S-352

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.05 m
- From: 24.95 m
- To: 26 m
- Intercept Depth: 24.95 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:24.95-26
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.31 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: S-352

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.05 m
- From: 24.95 m
- To: 26 m
- Intercept Depth: 24.95 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:24.95-26
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.17 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: S-352

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.05 m
- From: 24.95 m
- To: 26 m
- Intercept Depth: 24.95 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-352:24.95-26
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.05 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.05 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: S-352

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.56
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.56 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.56

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.31 % copper is weak against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.5 %·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 1.03 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 1.03

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.53
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.53 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-352

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-352
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.63
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.63 g/t gold is moderate against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 2.4 g/t·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.63

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 54.35 m
- To: 60.35 m
- Intercept Depth: 54.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:54.35-60.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.17 % nickel is below against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.17 % nickel is below the weak threshold \(0.3 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: YE-47

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 54.35 m
- To: 60.35 m
- Intercept Depth: 54.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:54.35-60.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.4 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.07 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: YE-47

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 54.35 m
- To: 60.35 m
- Intercept Depth: 54.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:54.35-60.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.01 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: YE-47

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 54.35 m
- To: 60.35 m
- Intercept Depth: 54.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:54.35-60.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.15 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: YE-47

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 54.35 m
- To: 60.35 m
- Intercept Depth: 54.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:54.35-60.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.08 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: YE-47

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 54.35 m
- To: 60.35 m
- Intercept Depth: 54.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-47:54.35-60.35
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.03 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.2 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.03 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: YE-47

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.5 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.50

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.27 % copper is weak against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below \(grade alone is weak; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.26
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.26 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.26

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.21
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.21 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-47

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-47
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.09
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.09 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.1 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.09 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.63
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 62.9 m
- To: 64.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 62.9 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-48:62.9-64.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.63 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.63

Context: YE-48

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 62.9 m
- To: 64.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 62.9 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-48:62.9-64.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.18 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.3 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.18 % copper is below the weak threshold \(0.25 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: YE-48

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 62.9 m
- To: 64.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 62.9 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-48:62.9-64.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: YE-48

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 62.9 m
- To: 64.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 62.9 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-48:62.9-64.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.15 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: YE-48

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 62.9 m
- To: 64.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 62.9 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-48:62.9-64.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.05 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: YE-48

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1.5 m
- From: 62.9 m
- To: 64.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 62.9 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-48:62.9-64.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.01 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: YE-48

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.51
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.85 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.51 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.51

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.69
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.85 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.69 % copper is moderate against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.6 %·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.69

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.85 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.85 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.15 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.85 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.07 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-48

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Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-48
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.85 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.04 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.0 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.04 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-49

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Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.58
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10.95 m
- From: 97.15 m
- To: 108.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 97.15 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-49:97.15-108.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.58 % nickel is weak against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.58

Context: YE-49

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-175)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.8
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10.95 m
- From: 97.15 m
- To: 108.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 97.15 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-49:97.15-108.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.8 % copper is moderate against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 8.8 %·m is below \(grade alone is moderate; the better of the two is used\).

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.80

Context: YE-49

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-176)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 10.95 m
- From: 97.15 m
- To: 108.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 97.15 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-49:97.15-108.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.02 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.02 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: YE-49

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-177)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.95 m
- From: 97.15 m
- To: 108.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 97.15 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-49:97.15-108.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.16 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: YE-49

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-178)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.95 m
- From: 97.15 m
- To: 108.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 97.15 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-49:97.15-108.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.07 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: YE-49

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-179)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.07
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 10.95 m
- From: 97.15 m
- To: 108.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 97.15 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: YE-49:97.15-108.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.07 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.8 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.07 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: YE-49

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-180)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.95
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.55 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.95 % nickel is moderate against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.95

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-181)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.37
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.55 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.37 % copper is strong against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 7.6 %·m is below \(grade alone is strong; the better of the two is used\).

- Positive factor: 1.37 % copper is strong on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 1.37

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-182)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: cobalt
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.04
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.55 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.04 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.04 % cobalt is below the weak threshold \(0.08 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-183)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.55 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.27 g/t palladium. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for palladium; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-184)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.55 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.1 g/t platinum. No grade band defined for this commodity, so the score is a placeholder.

- Negative factor: No grade rubric for platinum; intercept not scored.

Evidence · table

> 0.10

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### YE-49

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-185)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: YE-49
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.55 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.08 g/t gold is below against the open\_pit mining band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 0.4 g/t·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.08 g/t gold is below the weak threshold \(0.3 g/t\) on the open\_pit mining band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: including

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-186)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.31
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.29 % nickel is below against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.29 % nickel is below the weak threshold \(0.3 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · text

> including 2.60 m at 1.31% Ni

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

### S-349

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-13-drill-holes-return-additional-nickel-and-copper-mineralisat--177a9b23-0b52-4ea8-84e7-3c8a033b401c#fact-drill-facts-187)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-349
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.95
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Bureau Veritas Mineral Laboratory and Activation Laboratories Ltd
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.29 % nickel is below against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.29 % nickel is below the weak threshold \(0.3 %\) on the default band.

- Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context.

Evidence · text

> including 2.60 m at 1.31% Ni and 0.95% Cu

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.
