# Assay results for 7 holes return up to 1.58% nickel at the Yepleu prospect, Cote d'Ivoire, West-Africa. This shallow new discovery currently measures 500 metres by 400 metres

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SME/news/8616544146098765/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2024-01-09T12:00:00.000Z

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, Palladium, Platinum, Cobalt, Gold

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-16 23:11:31 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Sama Resources Inc. announced assay results for seven drill holes at its Yepleu prospect in Côte d'Ivoire, confirming a new, shallow, and open-ended 500m by 400m nickel-copper-PGE discovery. Highlights include 4.35 meters grading 1.58% nickel and 0.65% copper in hole S-342, and 2.75 meters at 1.02% nickel and 0.56% copper in hole S-341. The company reports detailed QA/QC procedures and NI 43-101 compliance, with results indicating significant exploration potential for conduit-hosted nickel deposits.

Reasoning: The announcement reports a new, shallow, and open-ended Ni-Cu-PGE discovery at the Yepleu prospect with several high-grade intercepts, indicating significant exploration potential. The highest nickel grade of 1.58% over 4.35m is a strong result for a new discovery.

- Positive factor: New discovery of Ni-Cu-PGE mineralization

- Positive factor: High-grade intercepts for nickel and copper

- Positive factor: Mineralization is near surface and open in all directions

- Positive factor: Good correlation with airborne electromagnetic surveys

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

- Negative factor: True width not reported for intercepts

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

Facts used in scoring: 99

## Classification and evidence

No classification tags are available.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 99. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (99)

### S-336

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-0)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-336
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.28
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 18.55 m
- From: 10.65 m
- To: 30.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 10.65 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-336:10.65-30.7
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the nickel grade is at the lower end of the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for nickel

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.28

Context: 18.55

#### 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-336

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-1)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-336
- 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: 18.55 m
- From: 10.65 m
- To: 30.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 10.65 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-336:10.65-30.7
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the copper grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for copper

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: 18.55

#### 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-336

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-2)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-336
- 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: 18.55 m
- From: 10.65 m
- To: 30.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 10.65 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-336:10.65-30.7
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the cobalt grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for cobalt

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 18.55

#### 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-336

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-3)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-336
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.12
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 18.55 m
- From: 10.65 m
- To: 30.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 10.65 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-336:10.65-30.7
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes palladium. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: 18.55

#### 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-336

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-4)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-336
- 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: 18.55 m
- From: 10.65 m
- To: 30.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 10.65 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-336:10.65-30.7
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes platinum. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 18.55

#### 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-336

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-5)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-336
- 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: 18.55 m
- From: 10.65 m
- To: 30.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 10.65 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-336:10.65-30.7
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the gold grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for gold

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 18.55

#### 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-336

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-6)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-336
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.13
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.85 m
- From: 10.65 m
- To: 12.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 10.65 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-336:10.65-12.5
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade nickel sub-interval \(1.13% Ni over 1.85m\) is a strong result within the new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: High-grade nickel sub-interval

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 1.13

Context: 1.85

#### 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

**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-336

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-7)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-336
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.25
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.85 m
- From: 10.65 m
- To: 12.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 10.65 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-336:10.65-12.5
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper sub-interval \(0.25% Cu over 1.85m\) is at the weak tier for copper within the new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is at the weak tier for copper

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 1.85

#### 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

**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-336

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-8)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-336
- 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: 1.85 m
- From: 10.65 m
- To: 12.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 10.65 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-336:10.65-12.5
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This cobalt sub-interval \(0.06% Co over 1.85m\) is below the weak tier for cobalt within the new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for cobalt

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 1.85

#### 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

**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-337

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-9)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-337
- 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: 7.9 m
- From: 2.4 m
- To: 10.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 2.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-337:2.4-10.3
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This near-surface intercept is part of a new discovery, but the nickel grade is at the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: Near surface intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for nickel

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: 7.90

#### 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

**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-337

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-10)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-337
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.24
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 7.9 m
- From: 2.4 m
- To: 10.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 2.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-337:2.4-10.3
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This near-surface intercept is part of a new discovery, but the copper grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: Near surface intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for copper

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.24

Context: 7.90

#### 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

**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-337

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-11)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-337
- 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: 7.9 m
- From: 2.4 m
- To: 10.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 2.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-337:2.4-10.3
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This near-surface intercept is part of a new discovery, but the cobalt grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: Near surface intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for cobalt

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 7.90

#### 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

**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-337

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-12)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-337
- 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: 7.9 m
- From: 2.4 m
- To: 10.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 2.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-337:2.4-10.3
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This near-surface intercept is part of a new discovery and includes palladium. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: Near surface intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 7.90

#### 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

**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-337

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-13)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-337
- 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: 7.9 m
- From: 2.4 m
- To: 10.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 2.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-337:2.4-10.3
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This near-surface intercept is part of a new discovery and includes platinum. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: Near surface intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 7.90

#### 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

**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-337

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-14)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-337
- 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: 7.9 m
- From: 2.4 m
- To: 10.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 2.4 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-337:2.4-10.3
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This near-surface intercept is part of a new discovery, but the gold grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: Near surface intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for gold

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 7.90

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-15)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 35.1 m
- From: 12.8 m
- To: 47.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:12.8-47.9
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the nickel grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for nickel

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 35.10

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-16)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 35.1 m
- From: 12.8 m
- To: 47.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:12.8-47.9
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the copper grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for copper

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 35.10

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-17)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 35.1 m
- From: 12.8 m
- To: 47.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:12.8-47.9
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the cobalt grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for cobalt

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 35.10

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-18)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 35.1 m
- From: 12.8 m
- To: 47.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:12.8-47.9
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes palladium. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.04

Context: 35.10

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-19)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 35.1 m
- From: 12.8 m
- To: 47.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:12.8-47.9
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes platinum. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 35.10

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-20)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 35.1 m
- From: 12.8 m
- To: 47.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:12.8-47.9
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the gold grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for gold

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 35.10

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-21)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.05
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.4 m
- From: 12.8 m
- To: 13.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:12.8-13.2
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade nickel sub-interval \(1.05% Ni over 0.4m\) is a strong result within the new discovery, despite its narrow width. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: High-grade nickel sub-interval

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 1.05

Context: 0.40

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-22)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.4 m
- From: 12.8 m
- To: 13.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:12.8-13.2
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate-grade copper sub-interval \(0.50% Cu over 0.4m\) is a good result within the new discovery, despite its narrow width. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Moderate-grade copper sub-interval

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.50

Context: 0.40

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-23)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 0.4 m
- From: 12.8 m
- To: 13.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:12.8-13.2
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This cobalt sub-interval \(0.05% Co over 0.4m\) is below the weak tier for cobalt within the new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for cobalt

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 0.40

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-24)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 0.4 m
- From: 12.8 m
- To: 13.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:12.8-13.2
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This palladium sub-interval \(0.15 g/t Pd over 0.4m\) is part of a new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 0.40

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-25)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 0.4 m
- From: 12.8 m
- To: 13.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:12.8-13.2
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This platinum sub-interval \(0.03 g/t Pt over 0.4m\) is part of a new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 0.40

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-26)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.4 m
- From: 12.8 m
- To: 13.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:12.8-13.2
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This gold sub-interval \(0.06 g/t Au over 0.4m\) is part of a new discovery, but the grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: 0.40

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-27)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 7 m
- From: 52.4 m
- To: 59.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:52.4-59.4
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the nickel grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for nickel

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 7.00

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-28)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 7 m
- From: 52.4 m
- To: 59.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:52.4-59.4
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the copper grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for copper

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 7.00

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-29)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 7 m
- From: 52.4 m
- To: 59.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:52.4-59.4
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the cobalt grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for cobalt

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 7.00

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-30)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 7 m
- From: 52.4 m
- To: 59.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:52.4-59.4
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes palladium. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 7.00

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-31)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 7 m
- From: 52.4 m
- To: 59.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:52.4-59.4
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes platinum. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 7.00

#### 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

**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-338

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-32)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-338
- 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: 7 m
- From: 52.4 m
- To: 59.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 12.8 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-338:52.4-59.4
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the gold grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for gold

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 7.00

#### 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

**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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-33)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 11.75 m
- From: 14.85 m
- To: 26.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:14.85-26.6
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the nickel grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for nickel

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 11.75

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-34)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 11.75 m
- From: 14.85 m
- To: 26.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:14.85-26.6
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the copper grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for copper

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: 11.75

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-35)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 11.75 m
- From: 14.85 m
- To: 26.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:14.85-26.6
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the cobalt grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for cobalt

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 11.75

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-36)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 11.75 m
- From: 14.85 m
- To: 26.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:14.85-26.6
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes palladium. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 11.75

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-37)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 11.75 m
- From: 14.85 m
- To: 26.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:14.85-26.6
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes platinum. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 11.75

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-38)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 11.75 m
- From: 14.85 m
- To: 26.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:14.85-26.6
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the gold grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for gold

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 11.75

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-39)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.86
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.65 m
- From: 14.85 m
- To: 16.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:14.85-16.5
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate-grade nickel sub-interval \(0.86% Ni over 1.65m\) is a good result within the new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Moderate-grade nickel sub-interval

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.86

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

**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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-40)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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
- From: 14.85 m
- To: 16.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:14.85-16.5
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper sub-interval \(0.37% Cu over 1.65m\) is at the weak tier for copper within the new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for copper

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

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

**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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-41)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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
- From: 14.85 m
- To: 16.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:14.85-16.5
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This cobalt sub-interval \(0.05% Co over 1.65m\) is below the weak tier for cobalt within the new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for cobalt

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

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

**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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-42)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 1.65 m
- From: 14.85 m
- To: 16.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:14.85-16.5
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This palladium sub-interval \(0.08 g/t Pd over 1.65m\) is part of a new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.08

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

**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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-43)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 1.65 m
- From: 14.85 m
- To: 16.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:14.85-16.5
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This platinum sub-interval \(0.04 g/t Pt over 1.65m\) is part of a new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.04

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

**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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-44)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 1.65 m
- From: 14.85 m
- To: 16.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:14.85-16.5
- 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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This gold sub-interval \(0.03 g/t Au over 1.65m\) is part of a new discovery, but the grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for gold

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.03

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

**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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-45)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.23
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 11.2 m
- From: 28.9 m
- To: 40.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:28.9-40.1
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the nickel grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for nickel

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.23

Context: 11.20

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-46)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 11.2 m
- From: 28.9 m
- To: 40.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:28.9-40.1
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the copper grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for copper

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.11

Context: 11.20

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-47)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 11.2 m
- From: 28.9 m
- To: 40.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:28.9-40.1
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the cobalt grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for cobalt

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 11.20

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-48)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 11.2 m
- From: 28.9 m
- To: 40.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:28.9-40.1
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes palladium. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: 11.20

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-49)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 11.2 m
- From: 28.9 m
- To: 40.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:28.9-40.1
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes platinum. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 11.20

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-50)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 11.2 m
- From: 28.9 m
- To: 40.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:28.9-40.1
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the gold grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for gold

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 11.20

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-51)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.49
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.2 m
- From: 44.4 m
- To: 45.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:44.4-45.6
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the nickel grade is at the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for nickel

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.49

Context: 1.20

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-52)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 1.2 m
- From: 44.4 m
- To: 45.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:44.4-45.6
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the copper grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for copper

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: 1.20

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-53)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 1.2 m
- From: 44.4 m
- To: 45.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:44.4-45.6
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the cobalt grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for cobalt

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 1.20

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-54)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 1.2 m
- From: 44.4 m
- To: 45.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:44.4-45.6
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes palladium. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: 1.20

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-55)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 1.2 m
- From: 44.4 m
- To: 45.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:44.4-45.6
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes platinum. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 1.20

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-56)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 1.2 m
- From: 44.4 m
- To: 45.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:44.4-45.6
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the gold grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for gold

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 1.20

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-57)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.55
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.75 m
- From: 48.55 m
- To: 49.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:48.55-49.3
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the nickel grade is at the weak tier and the intercept is narrow. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for nickel

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.55

Context: 0.75

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-58)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 0.75 m
- From: 48.55 m
- To: 49.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:48.55-49.3
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the copper grade is at the weak tier and the intercept is narrow. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is weak for copper

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.28

Context: 0.75

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-59)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 0.75 m
- From: 48.55 m
- To: 49.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:48.55-49.3
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the cobalt grade is below the weak tier and the intercept is narrow. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for cobalt

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 0.75

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-60)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 0.75 m
- From: 48.55 m
- To: 49.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:48.55-49.3
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes palladium, but the intercept is narrow. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.09

Context: 0.75

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-61)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 0.75 m
- From: 48.55 m
- To: 49.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:48.55-49.3
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes platinum, but the intercept is narrow. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: 0.75

#### 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-339

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-62)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-339
- 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: 0.75 m
- From: 48.55 m
- To: 49.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 14.85 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-339:48.55-49.3
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the gold grade is below the weak tier and the intercept is narrow. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 0.75

#### 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-340

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-63)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-340
- 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: 38.55 m
- From: 20.3 m
- To: 58.85 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-340:20.3-58.85
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the nickel grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for nickel

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 38.55

#### 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-340

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-64)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-340
- 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: 38.55 m
- From: 20.3 m
- To: 58.85 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-340:20.3-58.85
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the copper grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for copper

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.13

Context: 38.55

#### 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-340

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-65)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-340
- 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: 38.55 m
- From: 20.3 m
- To: 58.85 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-340:20.3-58.85
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the cobalt grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for cobalt

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.01

Context: 38.55

#### 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-340

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-66)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-340
- 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: 38.55 m
- From: 20.3 m
- To: 58.85 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-340:20.3-58.85
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes palladium. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.07

Context: 38.55

#### 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-340

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-67)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-340
- 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: 38.55 m
- From: 20.3 m
- To: 58.85 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-340:20.3-58.85
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery and includes platinum. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 38.55

#### 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-340

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-68)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-340
- 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: 38.55 m
- From: 20.3 m
- To: 58.85 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-340:20.3-58.85
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept is part of a new discovery, but the gold grade is below the weak tier. QA/QC procedures were disclosed.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for gold

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: 38.55

#### 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-340

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-69)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-340
- 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: 0.5 m
- From: 20.3 m
- To: 20.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-340:20.3-20.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate-grade nickel sub-interval \(0.71% Ni over 0.5m\) is a good result within the new discovery, despite its narrow width. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Moderate-grade nickel sub-interval

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.71

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

**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-340

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-70)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-340
- 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: 0.5 m
- From: 20.3 m
- To: 20.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-340:20.3-20.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This copper sub-interval \(0.14% Cu over 0.5m\) is below the weak tier for copper within the new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for copper

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.14

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

**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-340

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-71)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-340
- 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: 0.5 m
- From: 20.3 m
- To: 20.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-340:20.3-20.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This cobalt sub-interval \(0.04% Co over 0.5m\) is below the weak tier for cobalt within the new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for cobalt

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

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

**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-340

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-72)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-340
- 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: 0.5 m
- From: 20.3 m
- To: 20.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-340:20.3-20.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This palladium sub-interval \(0.09 g/t Pd over 0.5m\) is part of a new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

Evidence · table

> 0.09

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

**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-340

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-73)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-340
- 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
- From: 20.3 m
- To: 20.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-340:20.3-20.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This platinum sub-interval \(0.01 g/t Pt over 0.5m\) is part of a new discovery. QA/QC procedures were disclosed, but true width and specific depths for the sub-interval are not provided.

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

- Negative factor: From/to depths not specified for sub-interval

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

**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-340

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-74)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-340
- 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: 0.5 m
- From: 20.3 m
- To: 20.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 20.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-340:20.3-20.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

- Positive factor: Part of a new discovery

- Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed

- Negative factor: Grade is below weak for gold

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Apparent width only

#### 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-341

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-75)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-341
- 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: 4.5 m
- From: 13.3 m
- To: 17.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 13.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-341:13.3-17.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.12 % nickel is below against the default band \[3, 1.5, 0.8, 0.3\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.12 % 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

> 0.12

Context: S-341

#### 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-341

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-76)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-341
- 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: 4.5 m
- From: 13.3 m
- To: 17.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 13.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-341:13.3-17.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.01 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.0 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.01 % 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

> 0.01

Context: S-341

#### 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-341

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-77)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-341
- 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: 4.5 m
- From: 13.3 m
- To: 17.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 13.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-341:13.3-17.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

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-341

#### 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-341

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-78)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-341
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 13.3 m
- To: 17.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 13.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-341:13.3-17.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.01 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

> 0.01

Context: S-341

#### 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-341

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-79)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-341
- 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: 4.5 m
- From: 13.3 m
- To: 17.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 13.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-341:13.3-17.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

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-341

#### 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-341

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-80)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-341
- 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: 13.3 m
- To: 17.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 13.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-341:13.3-17.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

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-341

#### 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-341

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-81)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-341
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 1.02 % 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

> 1.02

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-341

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-82)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-341
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: copper
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.56
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.56 % copper is moderate against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 1.5 %·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

> 0.56

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-341

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-83)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-341
- 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: 2.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.05 % cobalt is below against the default band \[0.5, 0.3, 0.15, 0.08\] %.

- Negative factor: 0.05 % 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

> 0.05

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-341

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-84)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-341
- 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: 2.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.14 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

> 0.14

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-341

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-85)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-341
- 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: 2.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

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: 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-341

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-86)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-341
- 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: 2.75 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

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 0.1 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-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-87)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-342
- 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: 4.5 m
- From: 17.3 m
- To: 21.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-342:17.3-21.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.53 % 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

> 0.53

Context: S-342

#### 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-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-88)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-342
- 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: 4.5 m
- From: 17.3 m
- To: 21.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-342:17.3-21.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.17 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.8 %·m is below.

- Negative factor: 0.17 % 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

> 0.17

Context: S-342

#### 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-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-89)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-342
- 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: 17.3 m
- To: 21.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-342:17.3-21.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

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-342

#### 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-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-90)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-342
- 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: 4.5 m
- From: 17.3 m
- To: 21.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-342:17.3-21.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

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: S-342

#### 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-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-91)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-342
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.13
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 4.5 m
- From: 17.3 m
- To: 21.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-342:17.3-21.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.13 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

> 0.13

Context: S-342

#### 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-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-92)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-342
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- 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: 17.3 m
- To: 21.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 17.3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: S-342:17.3-21.8
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.1 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: 0.1 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

> 0.10

Context: S-342

#### 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-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-93)

Yepleu prospect · nickel

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-342
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: nickel
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.62
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.62 % 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

> 0.62

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-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-94)

Yepleu prospect · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-342
- 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: 3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.18 % copper is below against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 0.5 %·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: 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-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-95)

Yepleu prospect · cobalt

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-342
- 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: 3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

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-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-96)

Yepleu prospect · palladium

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-342
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: palladium
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.44
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.44 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

> 0.44

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-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-97)

Yepleu prospect · platinum

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-342
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: platinum
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.25
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table: 0.25 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

> 0.25

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-342

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/assay-results-for-7-holes-return-up-to-1-58-nickel-at-the-yepleu-prospect-cote-d--b9780e56-9642-47d7-9ebc-8f3c6b2c1430#fact-drill-facts-98)

Yepleu prospect · gold

#### Identity

- Hole ID: S-342
- Project: Yepleu prospect
- Commodity: gold
- Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Reported Region: cote d'ivoire, west-africa
- Ticker: SME

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 3 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- 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: 2024-01-09T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 0.17 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: 0.17 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

> 0.17

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

## 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.
