# Eastport Critical Metals Intersects over 120m of Copper Mineralisation in Step-Out Diamond Drilling at NAK-East, Extending the NAK Strike Length by 5km

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-critical-metals-intersects-over-120m-of-copper-mineralisation-in-step-o--79750894-adb7-433c-be13-307bfbf525bf

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/EVI/news/8864966609608049/eastport-critical-metals-intersects-over-120m-of-copper-mineralisation-in-step-o

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-08-04T11:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Eastport Critical Metals Corp.

- Ticker: EVI

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: northeast Botswana

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-09-13 22:27:33 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Eastport Critical Metals reported positive assay results from step-out diamond drilling at its Matsitama Copper Project in Botswana, extending copper mineralization at Nak-East and Nak-West. The drilling confirmed thick copper-rich zones, potentially extending the mineralized strike length to 10 kilometres. The company also provided details on a historical 2013 mineral resource estimate for the Nakalakwana deposit, which is not considered current but indicates significant potential.

Reasoning: Eastport Critical Metals announced positive step-out drill results at its Matsitama Copper Project, extending copper mineralization over a significant strike length of up to 10 km. The thick intercepts confirm the potential for substantial resource expansion, although true widths were not reported.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Thick Intercepts

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Positive factor: Significant Strike Length Extension

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

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

Facts used in scoring: 21

## Classification and evidence

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drilling was explicitly described as 'step out drilling' and 'Step-Out Exploration' at Nak-East and Nak-West, extending the known mineralization.

Evidence · text

> Eastport Critical Metals Intersects over 120m of Copper Mineralisation in Step-Out Diamond Drilling at NAK-East, Extending the NAK Strike Length by 5km

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The release mentions the analytical technique used by ALS-Chemex South Africa \(ICP-AES analytical technique \(method code ME-ICP61\)\) and that a Qualified Person reviewed and approved the technical information.

Evidence · text

> The drill hole assay results, obtained using ALS-Chemex South Africa's ICP-AES analytical technique \(method code ME-ICP61\)

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The reported intercepts are given as 'downhole depth intersections' without any mention of true width or drill orientation relative to mineralization.

Evidence · text

> Significant downhole depth intersections from the Phase 1 Nak-East drilling results are provided below.

**Historical Estimate Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.

Why it applies: The document explicitly states that the 2013 SRK mineral resource is not considered current and should not be relied upon as a current mineral resource.

Evidence · text

> Eastport does not consider the 2013 SRK Consulting \(South Africa\) Pty Limited \("SRK"\) mineral resource as current.

**Stale Estimate**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: The historical resource estimate has an effective date of 2013, which is over 2 years old, making it stale.

Evidence · text

> SRK 2013

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: A portion of the historical resource is classified as Inferred, which is a speculative category with limited geological confidence.

Evidence · table

> Inferred

Context: 3.1

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: The historical estimate was prepared by SRK Consulting in compliance with the SAMREC Code, implying a Competent Person sign-off at the time.

Evidence · text

> SRK was contracted by Matsitama Minerals \(Pty\) Ltd \("Matsitama"\) to undertake the update of the Mineral Resources for the Nakalakwana Hill copper deposit ... in compliance with the South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves \(the SAMREC Code, 2007 edition\).

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: The cut-off grade for the historical resource estimate is clearly stated as 3000 ppm Cu.

Evidence · text

> a cut-off grade of 3000 ppm Cu

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (19)

### NEDD25-001

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-critical-metals-intersects-over-120m-of-copper-mineralisation-in-step-o--79750894-adb7-433c-be13-307bfbf525bf#fact-drill-facts-0)

Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NEDD25-001
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1350
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 18.1 m
- From: 109 m
- To: 127.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 109 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NEDD25-001:109-127.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-East
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from step-out drilling at Nak-East confirms copper mineralization, contributing to the overall strike extension. The grade is moderate for copper.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 18.1 m @ 1,350 ppm Cu from 109.0 m downhole

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NEDD25-001

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-critical-metals-intersects-over-120m-of-copper-mineralisation-in-step-o--79750894-adb7-433c-be13-307bfbf525bf#fact-drill-facts-1)

Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NEDD25-001
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2146
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 3 m
- From: 109 m
- To: 112 m
- Intercept Depth: 109 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NEDD25-001:109-112
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-East
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within NEDD25-001 enhances the overall prospectivity of the intercept, indicating better quality mineralization within the broader zone.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Higher Grade Sub-Interval

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 3.0 m @ 2,146 ppm Cu from 109.0 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NEDD25-001

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-critical-metals-intersects-over-120m-of-copper-mineralisation-in-step-o--79750894-adb7-433c-be13-307bfbf525bf#fact-drill-facts-2)

Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NEDD25-001
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2027
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 122 m
- To: 127 m
- Intercept Depth: 109 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NEDD25-001:122-127
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-East
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within NEDD25-001 further supports the presence of significant copper mineralization in the step-out area.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Higher Grade Sub-Interval

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 5.0 m @ 2,027 ppm Cu from 122.0 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NEDD25-001

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-critical-metals-intersects-over-120m-of-copper-mineralisation-in-step-o--79750894-adb7-433c-be13-307bfbf525bf#fact-drill-facts-3)

Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NEDD25-001
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1039
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 30.9 m
- From: 141 m
- To: 171.9 m
- Intercept Depth: 109 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NEDD25-001:141-171.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-East
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A thick intercept of moderate-grade copper mineralization in step-out drilling at Nak-East indicates good continuity and potential for resource expansion.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Thick Intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 30.9 m @ 1,039 ppm Cu from 141.0 m downhole

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NEDD25-001

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-critical-metals-intersects-over-120m-of-copper-mineralisation-in-step-o--79750894-adb7-433c-be13-307bfbf525bf#fact-drill-facts-4)

Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NEDD25-001
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1484
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 12.7 m
- From: 141 m
- To: 153.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 109 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NEDD25-001:141-153.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-East
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade sub-interval within a broader zone in NEDD25-001 adds to the positive results from the step-out drilling.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Higher Grade Sub-Interval

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 12.7 m @ 1,484 ppm Cu from 141.0 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NEDD25-002

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-critical-metals-intersects-over-120m-of-copper-mineralisation-in-step-o--79750894-adb7-433c-be13-307bfbf525bf#fact-drill-facts-5)

Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NEDD25-002
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1185
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 97.4 m
- From: 64.9 m
- To: 162.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 64.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NEDD25-002:64.9-162.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-East
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very thick intercept of moderate-grade copper mineralization in step-out drilling at Nak-East is a strong positive, indicating significant volume potential.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Thick Intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 97.4 m @ 1,185 ppm Cu from 64.9m downhole

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NEDD25-002

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-critical-metals-intersects-over-120m-of-copper-mineralisation-in-step-o--79750894-adb7-433c-be13-307bfbf525bf#fact-drill-facts-6)

Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NEDD25-002
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2269
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 27 m
- From: 86 m
- To: 113 m
- Intercept Depth: 64.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NEDD25-002:86-113
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-East
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This thick, higher-grade sub-interval within NEDD25-002 significantly boosts the overall quality of the intercept, demonstrating strong mineralization.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Thick Intercept

- Positive factor: Higher Grade Sub-Interval

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 27.0 m @ 2,269 ppm Cu from 86.0 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NEDD25-002

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-critical-metals-intersects-over-120m-of-copper-mineralisation-in-step-o--79750894-adb7-433c-be13-307bfbf525bf#fact-drill-facts-7)

Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NEDD25-002
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3544
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 10.8 m
- From: 86 m
- To: 96.8 m
- Intercept Depth: 64.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NEDD25-002:86-96.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-East
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval \(0.35% Cu\) within NEDD25-002 is an excellent result, indicating very strong copper mineralization within the broader zone.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 10.8 m @ 3,544 ppm Cu from 86.0 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NEDD25-002

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-critical-metals-intersects-over-120m-of-copper-mineralisation-in-step-o--79750894-adb7-433c-be13-307bfbf525bf#fact-drill-facts-8)

Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NEDD25-002
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1975
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 9.9 m
- From: 151.4 m
- To: 161.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 64.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NEDD25-002:151.4-161.3
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-East
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Another strong sub-interval within NEDD25-002 reinforces the positive nature of the step-out drilling results.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Higher Grade Sub-Interval

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 9.9 m @ 1,975 ppm Cu from 151.4 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NEDD25-002

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/eastport-critical-metals-intersects-over-120m-of-copper-mineralisation-in-step-o--79750894-adb7-433c-be13-307bfbf525bf#fact-drill-facts-9)

Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NEDD25-002
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3456
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 151.4 m
- To: 155.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 64.9 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NEDD25-002:151.4-155.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-East
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval \(0.34% Cu\) within NEDD25-002 is a very strong result, further highlighting the quality of mineralization.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 4.0 m @ 3,456 ppm Cu from 151.4 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NEDD26-003

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Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NEDD26-003
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1118
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 122.4 m
- From: 85 m
- To: 207.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 85 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NEDD26-003:85-207.4
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-East
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: An exceptionally thick intercept of moderate-grade copper mineralization in step-out drilling at Nak-East is a highly positive result, indicating significant scale.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Thick Intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 122.4 m @ 1,118 ppm Cu from 85.0 m downhole

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NEDD26-003

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Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NEDD26-003
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 21230
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 35 m
- From: 138.1 m
- To: 173.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 85 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NEDD26-003:138.1-173.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-East
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This exceptionally high-grade and thick sub-interval \(2.12% Cu\) within NEDD26-003 is a very strong result, although the grade value '2,1230' may be a typo for '2,123'.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: Thick Intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

- Negative factor: Potential Typo in Grade Value

Evidence · text

> 35.0 m @ 2,1230 ppm Cu from 138.1 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NEDD26-003

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Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NEDD26-003
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3501
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 12 m
- From: 152.1 m
- To: 164.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 85 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NEDD26-003:152.1-164.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-East
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval \(0.35% Cu\) within NEDD26-003 is a very strong result, further confirming the presence of high-quality mineralization.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 12.0 m @ 3,501 ppm Cu from 152.1 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NWDD25-009

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Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NWDD25-009
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1527
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 10.7 m
- From: 148 m
- To: 158.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 148 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NWDD25-009:148-158.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-West
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept from step-out drilling at Nak-West confirms copper mineralization, contributing to the overall strike extension.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 10.7 m @ 1,527 ppm Cu from 148.0 m downhole

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NWDD25-009

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Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NWDD25-009
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3326
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 3.1 m
- From: 155.6 m
- To: 158.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 148 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NWDD25-009:155.6-158.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-West
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade sub-interval \(0.33% Cu\) within NWDD25-009 is a strong result, indicating good quality mineralization in the Nak-West area.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 3.1 m @ 3,326 ppm Cu from 155.6 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NWDD25-009

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Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NWDD25-009
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1284
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 10.6 m
- From: 215.6 m
- To: 226.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 148 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NWDD25-009:215.6-226.2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-West
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Another moderate-grade intercept in NWDD25-009 further supports the extension of mineralization at Nak-West.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 10.6 m @ 1,284 ppm Cu from 215.6 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NWDD25-010

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Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NWDD25-010
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2429
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 5.5 m
- From: 96.6 m
- To: 102.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 96.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NWDD25-010:96.6-102.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-West
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This higher-grade intercept \(0.24% Cu\) in NWDD25-010 contributes positively to the step-out drilling results at Nak-West.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Higher Grade Intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 5.5 m @ 2,429 ppm Cu from 96.6 m downhole

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NWDD25-010

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Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NWDD25-010
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 2047
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 3 m
- From: 106.1 m
- To: 109.1 m
- Intercept Depth: 96.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NWDD25-010:106.1-109.1
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-West
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Another strong intercept in NWDD25-010 further supports the extension of mineralization at Nak-West.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: Higher Grade Intercept

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 3.0 m @ 2,047 ppm Cu from 106.1 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### NWDD25-010

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Matsitama · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: NWDD25-010
- Project: Matsitama
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1161
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Intercept: 3 m
- From: 171 m
- To: 174 m
- Intercept Depth: 96.6 m

#### Classification

- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: NWDD25-010:171-174
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Nak-West
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS-Chemex South Africa
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This moderate-grade intercept in NWDD25-010 contributes to the overall positive step-out results at Nak-West.

- Positive factor: Step-Out Extension

- Positive factor: QA/QC Disclosed

- Negative factor: Apparent Width Only

Evidence · text

> 3.0 m @ 1,161 ppm Cu from 171.0 m

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

## Resource Estimates (2)

### indicated

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Nakalakwana Hill · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Nakalakwana Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast Botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: samrec
- QP Signed: Yes
- Resource group id: resource:72e708c896e8fe11eb87
- Deposit or zone: Nakalakwana

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 6800000
- Grade: 4800
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Cutoff Grade: 3000
- Cutoff Unit: ppm Cu

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2013-01-01

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2013-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical Indicated resource provides a baseline for the project's potential but is not current and requires significant work to meet modern reporting standards.

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

- Negative factor: Stale Estimate

- Negative factor: Not NI 43-101 Compliant

Evidence · table

> 4,800

Context: 6.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Stale Estimate**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 13.6 years before this release

### inferred

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Nakalakwana Hill · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Project: Nakalakwana Hill
- Commodity: copper
- Region: northeast botswana
- Reported Region: northeast Botswana
- Ticker: EVI

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: samrec
- QP Signed: Yes
- Resource group id: resource:7f992cbc276fbf3645fd
- Deposit or zone: Nakalakwana

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 3100000
- Grade: 4294
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Cutoff Grade: 3000
- Cutoff Unit: ppm Cu

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2013-01-01

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Historical: Yes
- Historical Source Date: 2013-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-08-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical Inferred resource indicates further potential but is speculative, not current, and requires significant work to meet modern reporting standards.

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: Cut-off Disclosed

- Negative factor: Historical Estimate Only

- Negative factor: Stale Estimate

- Negative factor: Not NI 43-101 Compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

> 4,294

Context: 3.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

**Stale Estimate**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 13.6 years before this release

## 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.