# Ivanhoe Electric's Typhoon\(TM\) Technology Quickly Proves its Power with Discovery in Saudi Arabia

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-electric-s-typhoon-tm-technology-quickly-proves-its-power-with-discovery--edb22e00-371a-4635-bbff-58cae19e39ea

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/IE/news/7925613883814066/ivanhoe-electric-s-typhoon-tm-technology-quickly-proves-its-power-with-discovery

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2025-01-13T12:00:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Ivanhoe Electric Inc.

- Ticker: IE

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Saudi Arabia

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Silver

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-12 07:30:37 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Ivanhoe Electric has reported initial drill results from its Umm Ad Dabah prospect in Saudi Arabia, intersecting significant copper and silver mineralization. The discovery was guided by the company's Typhoon TM geophysical technology and includes intercepts exceeding 1.3% copper at depths over 700 meters.

Reasoning: Significant copper discovery at depth \(>700m\) using advanced geophysical technology, with high-grade intercepts and clear QA/QC disclosure.

- Positive factor: High-grade copper intercepts at depth

- Positive factor: Discovery of new copper zone using proprietary technology

- Positive factor: Mineralization remains open

- Positive factor: QA/QC protocols and certified lab disclosed

- Negative factor: True width not explicitly stated \(noted as ~50% of interval\)

Facts used in scoring: 10

## Classification and evidence

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: Release mentions ALS Minerals Laboratory, ISO/IEC 17025, and use of standards, blanks, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

> The Joint Venture uses ALS Minerals Laboratory in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This laboratory operates in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling intersected a new copper zone near the Al Amar district.

Evidence · text

> enabled us to discover quickly a new copper zone near the Al Amar district.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (10)

### UAD-005

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-electric-s-typhoon-tm-technology-quickly-proves-its-power-with-discovery--edb22e00-371a-4635-bbff-58cae19e39ea#fact-drill-facts-0)

Umm Ad Dabah · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: UAD-005
- Project: Umm Ad Dabah
- Commodity: copper
- Region: saudi arabia
- Reported Region: saudi arabia
- Ticker: IE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.67
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 699 m
- To: 704 m
- Intercept Depth: 699 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: UAD-005:699-704
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Umm Ad Dabah
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade copper intercept at depth.

- Positive factor: Intercept at depth

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### UAD-005

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-electric-s-typhoon-tm-technology-quickly-proves-its-power-with-discovery--edb22e00-371a-4635-bbff-58cae19e39ea#fact-drill-facts-1)

Umm Ad Dabah · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: UAD-005
- Project: Umm Ad Dabah
- Commodity: silver
- Region: saudi arabia
- Reported Region: saudi arabia
- Ticker: IE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 699 m
- To: 704 m
- Intercept Depth: 699 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: UAD-005:699-704
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Umm Ad Dabah
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver byproduct in copper intercept.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### UAD-005

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-electric-s-typhoon-tm-technology-quickly-proves-its-power-with-discovery--edb22e00-371a-4635-bbff-58cae19e39ea#fact-drill-facts-2)

Umm Ad Dabah · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: UAD-005
- Project: Umm Ad Dabah
- Commodity: copper
- Region: saudi arabia
- Reported Region: saudi arabia
- Ticker: IE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.31
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 13.1 m
- From: 717.9 m
- To: 731 m
- Intercept Depth: 717.9 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: UAD-005:717.9-731
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Umm Ad Dabah
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade copper intercept at depth.

- Positive factor: Strong grade and width

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### UAD-005

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-electric-s-typhoon-tm-technology-quickly-proves-its-power-with-discovery--edb22e00-371a-4635-bbff-58cae19e39ea#fact-drill-facts-3)

Umm Ad Dabah · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: UAD-005
- Project: Umm Ad Dabah
- Commodity: silver
- Region: saudi arabia
- Reported Region: saudi arabia
- Ticker: IE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.5
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 13.1 m
- From: 717.9 m
- To: 731 m
- Intercept Depth: 717.9 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: UAD-005:717.9-731
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Umm Ad Dabah
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver byproduct in high-grade copper intercept.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### UAD-006

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-electric-s-typhoon-tm-technology-quickly-proves-its-power-with-discovery--edb22e00-371a-4635-bbff-58cae19e39ea#fact-drill-facts-4)

Umm Ad Dabah · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: UAD-006
- Project: Umm Ad Dabah
- Commodity: copper
- Region: saudi arabia
- Reported Region: saudi arabia
- Ticker: IE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.51
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2.4 m
- From: 344.6 m
- To: 347 m
- Intercept Depth: 344.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: UAD-006:344.6-347
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Umm Ad Dabah
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Marginal copper intercept.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### UAD-006

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-electric-s-typhoon-tm-technology-quickly-proves-its-power-with-discovery--edb22e00-371a-4635-bbff-58cae19e39ea#fact-drill-facts-5)

Umm Ad Dabah · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: UAD-006
- Project: Umm Ad Dabah
- Commodity: silver
- Region: saudi arabia
- Reported Region: saudi arabia
- Ticker: IE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.4 m
- From: 344.6 m
- To: 347 m
- Intercept Depth: 344.6 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: UAD-006:344.6-347
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Umm Ad Dabah
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace silver.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### UAD-006

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-electric-s-typhoon-tm-technology-quickly-proves-its-power-with-discovery--edb22e00-371a-4635-bbff-58cae19e39ea#fact-drill-facts-6)

Umm Ad Dabah · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: UAD-006
- Project: Umm Ad Dabah
- Commodity: copper
- Region: saudi arabia
- Reported Region: saudi arabia
- Ticker: IE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.41
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2.2 m
- From: 351 m
- To: 353.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 351 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: UAD-006:351-353.2
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Umm Ad Dabah
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Marginal copper intercept.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### UAD-006

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-electric-s-typhoon-tm-technology-quickly-proves-its-power-with-discovery--edb22e00-371a-4635-bbff-58cae19e39ea#fact-drill-facts-7)

Umm Ad Dabah · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: UAD-006
- Project: Umm Ad Dabah
- Commodity: silver
- Region: saudi arabia
- Reported Region: saudi arabia
- Ticker: IE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2.2 m
- From: 351 m
- To: 353.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 351 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: UAD-006:351-353.2
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Umm Ad Dabah
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace silver.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### UAD-006

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-electric-s-typhoon-tm-technology-quickly-proves-its-power-with-discovery--edb22e00-371a-4635-bbff-58cae19e39ea#fact-drill-facts-8)

Umm Ad Dabah · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: UAD-006
- Project: Umm Ad Dabah
- Commodity: copper
- Region: saudi arabia
- Reported Region: saudi arabia
- Ticker: IE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.79
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.9 m
- From: 374.5 m
- To: 380.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 374.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: UAD-006:374.5-380.4
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Umm Ad Dabah
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Strong copper intercept.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

### UAD-006

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/ivanhoe-electric-s-typhoon-tm-technology-quickly-proves-its-power-with-discovery--edb22e00-371a-4635-bbff-58cae19e39ea#fact-drill-facts-9)

Umm Ad Dabah · silver

#### Identity

- Hole ID: UAD-006
- Project: Umm Ad Dabah
- Commodity: silver
- Region: saudi arabia
- Reported Region: saudi arabia
- Ticker: IE

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.9
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 5.9 m
- From: 374.5 m
- To: 380.4 m
- Intercept Depth: 374.5 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: UAD-006:374.5-380.4
- Mining Method: unknown

#### Location

- Location: Umm Ad Dabah
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: ALS Minerals Laboratory
- QA/QC Disclosed: Yes
- Lab Certified: Yes
- QP Signed: Yes
- QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver byproduct in copper intercept.

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

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