# Midnight Sun Extends Dumbwa Copper Deposit to Over 5.3 Kilometres; Remains Open Along Strike with Drilling Ongoing

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/MMA/news/5545396784325141/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-05-13T10:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Midnight Sun Mining Corp.

- Ticker: MMA

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Zambia

- Primary commodity: Copper

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-16 10:50:52 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Midnight Sun Mining Corp. announced drill results from its Dumbwa copper deposit in Zambia, extending the known mineralization to over 5.3 kilometers along strike. The program confirmed a large, near-surface, structurally controlled copper sulphide deposit with geological similarities to Barrick's Lumwana mine. The company also reported that previous quality control issues with laboratory analysis have been resolved, and the assay backlog is largely cleared.

Reasoning: The drilling program successfully extended the known copper mineralization at the Dumbwa deposit to over 5.3 km, confirming a large, near-surface, structurally controlled system with geological similarities to the nearby Lumwana mine. The resolution of prior laboratory quality control issues enhances confidence in the reported results, which include several wide and high-grade copper intercepts.

- Positive factor: Significant strike length extension to 5.3 km

- Positive factor: Confirmation of near-surface copper sulphide mineralization

- Positive factor: Geological comparability to Barrick's Lumwana mine

- Positive factor: Resolution of previous laboratory quality control issues

- Positive factor: Multiple wide intercepts with good copper grades

- Positive factor: Several high-grade intercepts including 5.94% Cu over 1m

- Negative factor: Intervals reported are apparent widths only, not true widths

- Negative factor: Cut-off grade for compositing is not disclosed

- Negative factor: Some lower-grade intercepts reported

- Negative factor: Assay backlog for 66 holes still pending

Facts used in scoring: 63

## Classification and evidence

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The drilling program is focused on 'growing the deposit to the north along strike and to extend previously drilled mineralisation east and west', indicating step-out drilling.

Evidence · text

> initial discovery and delineation drill program continues with 4 rigs focussed on growing the deposit to the north along strike and to extend previously drilled mineralisation east and west

**QA/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 details the QA/QC program including certified lab, QP sign-off, and methods like blanks, standards, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

> Midnight Sun follows an in-house QA/QC program that consists of a random insertion every 10th sample of either a coarse blank, fine blank, coarse duplicate, fine duplicate, or Certified Reference Material \(standards\). Qualified Person: Darin Labrenz, P.Geo., a consulting geologist for the Company and Qualified Person under NI 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical data and contents of this release.

**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 document explicitly states that 'Intervals listed are based on drilling intervals and therefore are considered relative rather than true widths'.

Evidence · text

> Intervals listed are based on drilling intervals and therefore are considered relative rather than true widths.

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: The document does not state the cut-off grade used for compositing the reported intervals.

Evidence · text

> Intervals listed are based on drilling intervals and therefore are considered relative rather than true widths.

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: The document repeatedly emphasizes the geological comparability and proximity of the Dumbwa deposit to Barrick’s Lumwana mine and First Quantum’s Kansanshi mine.

Evidence · text

> Dumbwa is a basement-hosted, strain-related deposit, geologically comparable in every way to Barrick’s Lumwana.

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 1m at 5.94% Cu is exceptionally high-grade for an open-pit copper target, well above the exceptional threshold of 0.8% Cu.

Evidence · table

> 5.94

Context: 1

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 5m at 1.75% Cu is exceptionally high-grade for an open-pit copper target, well above the exceptional threshold of 0.8% Cu.

Evidence · table

> 1.75

Context: 5

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The intercept of 8m at 1.71% Cu is exceptionally high-grade for an open-pit copper target, well above the exceptional threshold of 0.8% Cu.

Evidence · table

> 1.71

Context: 8

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 63. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (63)

### DBW-25-099R

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-0)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-099R
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.54
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m
- From: 58 m
- To: 60 m
- Intercept Depth: 58 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-099R:58-60
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a moderate copper grade, contributing to the overall understanding of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.54

Context: 2

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-099R

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-1)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-099R
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 93 m
- From: 152 m
- To: 245 m
- Intercept Depth: 58 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-099R:152-245
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very wide intercept with a strong copper grade, indicating significant mineralization and contributing positively to the deposit's scale.

- Positive factor: Very wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.40

Context: 93

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-123

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-2)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-123
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4.78 m
- From: 29 m
- To: 33.78 m
- Intercept Depth: 29 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-123:29-33.78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a moderate copper grade, consistent with the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: 4.78

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-123

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Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-123
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.44
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 8 m
- From: 59 m
- To: 67 m
- Intercept Depth: 29 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-123:59-67
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A good intercept with a strong copper grade, adding to the overall mineralization profile.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.44

Context: 8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-123

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Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-123
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.39
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 80 m
- From: 127 m
- To: 207 m
- Intercept Depth: 29 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-123:127-207
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very wide intercept with a strong copper grade, indicating significant mineralization and contributing positively to the deposit's scale.

- Positive factor: Very wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.39

Context: 80

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-036

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Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-036
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.53
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 44 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 44 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-036:0-44
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide, near-surface intercept with a strong copper grade, indicating significant mineralization amenable to open-pit development.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Positive factor: Near-surface mineralization

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: 44

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-036

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-6)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-036
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.37
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.46 m
- From: 119.54 m
- To: 137 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-036:119.54-137
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a moderate copper grade, contributing to the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.37

Context: 17.46

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-111

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Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-111
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.75
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 52 m
- To: 57 m
- Intercept Depth: 52 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-111:52-57
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow but exceptionally high-grade copper intercept, indicating bonanza mineralization within the deposit.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade for an open-pit target

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.75

Context: 5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-111

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-8)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-111
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.35
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 16 m
- From: 63 m
- To: 79 m
- Intercept Depth: 52 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-111:63-79
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a moderate copper grade, consistent with the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.35

Context: 16

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-111

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-9)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-111
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.25
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 89 m
- From: 132 m
- To: 221 m
- Intercept Depth: 52 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-111:132-221
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very wide intercept with a moderate copper grade, indicating significant bulk tonnage potential.

- Positive factor: Very wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 89

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-122

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-10)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-122
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 9.6 m
- From: 11 m
- To: 20.6 m
- Intercept Depth: 11 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-122:11-20.6
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A near-surface intercept with a weak copper grade, at the lower end of economic interest.

- Positive factor: Near-surface mineralization

- Negative factor: Weak copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 9.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-122

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-11)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-122
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.19
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 14 m
- From: 77 m
- To: 91 m
- Intercept Depth: 11 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-122:77-91
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a weak copper grade, at the lower end of economic interest.

- Negative factor: Weak copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.19

Context: 14

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-122

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-12)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-122
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.58
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36 m
- From: 106 m
- To: 142 m
- Intercept Depth: 11 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-122:106-142
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide intercept with a strong copper grade, indicating significant mineralization.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.58

Context: 36

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-122

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-13)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-122
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.03
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15 m
- From: 127 m
- To: 142 m
- Intercept Depth: 11 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-122:127-142
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant intercept with an exceptional copper grade, indicating a high-grade zone within the wider mineralization.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade for an open-pit target

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.03

Context: 15

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-122

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-14)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-122
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 67 m
- From: 171 m
- To: 238 m
- Intercept Depth: 11 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-122:171-238
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very wide intercept with a moderate copper grade, indicating significant bulk tonnage potential.

- Positive factor: Very wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.30

Context: 67

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-147

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-15)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-147
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 17 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-147:0-17
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A near-surface intercept with a moderate copper grade, contributing to the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Near-surface mineralization

- Negative factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: 17

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-147

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-16)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-147
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.34
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 61 m
- From: 41 m
- To: 102 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-147:41-102
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very wide intercept with a moderate copper grade, indicating significant bulk tonnage potential.

- Positive factor: Very wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.34

Context: 61

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-147

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-17)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-147
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 41 m
- To: 47 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-147:41-47
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow but exceptionally high-grade copper intercept, indicating a bonanza zone within the wider mineralization.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade for an open-pit target

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.30

Context: 6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-147

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-18)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-147
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.38
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 3 m
- From: 82 m
- To: 85 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-147:82-85
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow but exceptionally high-grade copper intercept, indicating a bonanza zone within the wider mineralization.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade for an open-pit target

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.38

Context: 3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-147

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-19)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-147
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15 m
- From: 111 m
- To: 126 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-147:111-126
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a moderate copper grade, consistent with the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: 15

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-147

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-20)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-147
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.51
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 14.05 m
- From: 154 m
- To: 168.05 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-147:154-168.05
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a strong copper grade, adding to the overall mineralization profile.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.51

Context: 14.05

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-147

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-21)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-147
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.34
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 182 m
- To: 183 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-147:182-183
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very narrow but exceptionally high-grade copper intercept, indicating a bonanza zone.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade for an open-pit target

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.34

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-064

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-22)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-064
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.42
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 46.3 m
- From: 0.7 m
- To: 47 m
- Intercept Depth: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-064:0.7-47
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide, near-surface intercept with a strong copper grade, indicating significant mineralization amenable to open-pit development.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Positive factor: Near-surface mineralization

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.42

Context: 46.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-114

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-23)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-114
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.21
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 26 m
- To: 32 m
- Intercept Depth: 26 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-114:26-32
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a moderate copper grade, consistent with the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-114

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-24)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-114
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.37
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 44 m
- From: 43 m
- To: 87 m
- Intercept Depth: 26 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-114:43-87
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide intercept with a moderate copper grade, indicating significant mineralization.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.37

Context: 44

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-114

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-25)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-114
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 86.5 m
- From: 122 m
- To: 208.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 26 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-114:122-208.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very wide intercept with a weak copper grade, at the lower end of economic viability for an open-pit target.

- Positive factor: Very wide intercept length

- Negative factor: Weak copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 86.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-149

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-26)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-149
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.85
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17.84 m
- From: 23 m
- To: 40.84 m
- Intercept Depth: 23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-149:23-40.84
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant intercept with an exceptional copper grade, indicating a high-grade zone.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.85

Context: 17.84

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-149

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-27)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-149
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.71
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 8 m
- From: 31 m
- To: 39 m
- Intercept Depth: 23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-149:31-39
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow but exceptionally high-grade copper intercept, indicating bonanza mineralization within the wider zone.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade for an open-pit target

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.71

Context: 8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-149

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-28)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-149
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.38
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 21.42 m
- From: 50.58 m
- To: 72 m
- Intercept Depth: 23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-149:50.58-72
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a moderate copper grade, contributing to the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.38

Context: 21.42

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-149

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-29)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-149
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.38
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 26.65 m
- From: 171 m
- To: 197.65 m
- Intercept Depth: 23 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-149:171-197.65
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a moderate copper grade, contributing to the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.38

Context: 26.65

#### 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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-110

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-30)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-110
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.36
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 35 m
- From: 42 m
- To: 77 m
- Intercept Depth: 42 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-110:42-77
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide intercept with a moderate copper grade, indicating significant mineralization.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.36

Context: 35

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-110

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-31)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-110
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.34
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 13 m
- From: 89 m
- To: 102 m
- Intercept Depth: 42 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-110:89-102
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a moderate copper grade, consistent with the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.34

Context: 13

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-110

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-32)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-110
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 9 m
- From: 145 m
- To: 154 m
- Intercept Depth: 42 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-110:145-154
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a moderate copper grade, consistent with the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: 9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-065

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-33)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-065
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.16
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 7 m
- From: 91 m
- To: 98 m
- Intercept Depth: 91 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-065:91-98
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak copper grade, at the lower end of economic interest.

- Negative factor: Weak copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.16

Context: 7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-065

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-34)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-065
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.33
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 36 m
- From: 127 m
- To: 163 m
- Intercept Depth: 91 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-065:127-163
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide intercept with a moderate copper grade, indicating significant mineralization.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: 36

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-106

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-35)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-106
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.19
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5 m
- From: 38 m
- To: 43 m
- Intercept Depth: 38 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-106:38-43
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak copper grade, at the lower end of economic interest.

- Negative factor: Weak copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.19

Context: 5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-106

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-36)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-106
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 8 m
- From: 59 m
- To: 67 m
- Intercept Depth: 38 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-106:59-67
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a strong copper grade, adding to the overall mineralization profile.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.4

Context: 8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-106

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-37)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-106
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.31
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 37 m
- From: 173 m
- To: 210 m
- Intercept Depth: 38 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-106:173-210
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide intercept with a moderate copper grade, indicating significant mineralization.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.31

Context: 37

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-031

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-38)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-031
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.34
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 9 m
- From: 27 m
- To: 36 m
- Intercept Depth: 27 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-031:27-36
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a moderate copper grade, consistent with the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.34

Context: 9

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-031

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-39)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-031
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.49
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 23 m
- From: 119 m
- To: 142 m
- Intercept Depth: 27 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-031:119-142
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A significant intercept with a strong copper grade, adding to the overall mineralization profile.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.49

Context: 23

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-031

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-40)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-031
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.34
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 21 m
- From: 160 m
- To: 181 m
- Intercept Depth: 27 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-031:160-181
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a moderate copper grade, contributing to the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.34

Context: 21

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-037

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-41)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-037
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.25
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 42 m
- From: 0 m
- To: 42 m
- Intercept Depth: 0 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-037:0-42
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide, near-surface intercept with a moderate copper grade, indicating significant mineralization amenable to open-pit development.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade for an open-pit target

- Positive factor: Near-surface mineralization

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: 42

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-127

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-42)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-127
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.32
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 30 m
- From: 42 m
- To: 72 m
- Intercept Depth: 42 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-127:42-72
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide intercept with a moderate copper grade, indicating significant mineralization.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.32

Context: 30

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-127

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-43)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-127
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.53
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 11 m
- From: 96 m
- To: 107 m
- Intercept Depth: 42 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-127:96-107
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a strong copper grade, adding to the overall mineralization profile.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.53

Context: 11

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-127

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-44)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-127
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.29
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.05 m
- From: 174.95 m
- To: 180 m
- Intercept Depth: 42 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-127:174.95-180
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a moderate copper grade, consistent with the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.29

Context: 5.05

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-117

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-45)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-117
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.51
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 42 m
- To: 46 m
- Intercept Depth: 42 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-117:42-46
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a strong copper grade, adding to the overall mineralization profile.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.51

Context: 4

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-117

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-46)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-117
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 28 m
- From: 67 m
- To: 95 m
- Intercept Depth: 42 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-117:67-95
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a moderate copper grade, contributing to the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.30

Context: 28

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-117

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-47)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-117
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.19
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 103 m
- To: 109 m
- Intercept Depth: 42 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-117:103-109
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak copper grade, at the lower end of economic interest.

- Negative factor: Weak copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.19

Context: 6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-117

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-48)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-117
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 39 m
- From: 143 m
- To: 182 m
- Intercept Depth: 42 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-117:143-182
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide intercept with a weak copper grade, at the lower end of economic viability for an open-pit target.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept length

- Negative factor: Weak copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 39

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-120

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-49)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-120
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.54
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 13 m
- To: 19 m
- Intercept Depth: 13 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-120:13-19
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, near-surface intercept with a strong copper grade, adding to the overall mineralization profile.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Positive factor: Near-surface mineralization

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.54

Context: 6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-120

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-50)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-120
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 55.5 m
- From: 89 m
- To: 144.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 13 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-120:89-144.5
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very wide intercept with a weak copper grade, at the lower end of economic viability for an open-pit target.

- Positive factor: Very wide intercept length

- Negative factor: Weak copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: 55.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-120

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-51)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-120
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.46
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 8 m
- From: 164 m
- To: 172 m
- Intercept Depth: 13 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-120:164-172
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a strong copper grade, adding to the overall mineralization profile.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.46

Context: 8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-108

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-52)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-108
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 41 m
- From: 10 m
- To: 51 m
- Intercept Depth: 10 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-108:10-51
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide, near-surface intercept with a moderate copper grade, indicating significant mineralization amenable to open-pit development.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept length

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade for an open-pit target

- Positive factor: Near-surface mineralization

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.20

Context: 41

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-108

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-53)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-108
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 47 m
- From: 106 m
- To: 153 m
- Intercept Depth: 10 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-108:106-153
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A wide intercept with a weak copper grade, at the lower end of economic viability for an open-pit target.

- Positive factor: Wide intercept length

- Negative factor: Weak copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: 47

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-54)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-054
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.19
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 6 m
- From: 14 m
- To: 20 m
- Intercept Depth: 14 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-054:14-20
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow, near-surface intercept with a weak copper grade, at the lower end of economic interest.

- Positive factor: Near-surface mineralization

- Negative factor: Weak copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.19

Context: 6

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-55)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-054
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.47
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 17 m
- From: 37 m
- To: 54 m
- Intercept Depth: 14 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-054:37-54
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a strong copper grade, adding to the overall mineralization profile.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.47

Context: 17

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-56)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-054
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.94
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 37 m
- To: 38 m
- Intercept Depth: 14 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-054:37-38
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very narrow but exceptionally high-grade copper intercept, indicating bonanza mineralization within the wider zone.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade for an open-pit target

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 5.94

Context: 1

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-57)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-054
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.57
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.7 m
- From: 64.3 m
- To: 66 m
- Intercept Depth: 14 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-054:64.3-66
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A very narrow intercept with a strong copper grade, contributing to the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Strong copper grade for an open-pit target

- Negative factor: Very narrow intercept length

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.57

Context: 1.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-054

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-58)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-054
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 7 m
- From: 79 m
- To: 86 m
- Intercept Depth: 14 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-054:79-86
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow but exceptionally high-grade copper intercept, indicating bonanza mineralization.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade for an open-pit target

- Positive factor: Bonanza Intercept

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 1.01

Context: 7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-148

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-59)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-148
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 5.8 m
- From: 72.2 m
- To: 78 m
- Intercept Depth: 72.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-148:72.2-78
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A narrow intercept with a weak copper grade, at the lower end of economic interest.

- Negative factor: Weak copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.18

Context: 5.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-148

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-60)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-148
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 16 m
- From: 86 m
- To: 102 m
- Intercept Depth: 72.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-148:86-102
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a weak copper grade, at the lower end of economic interest.

- Negative factor: Weak copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: 16

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-148

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-61)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-148
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 20.7 m
- From: 119 m
- To: 139.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 72.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-148:119-139.7
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a weak copper grade, at the lower end of economic interest.

- Negative factor: Weak copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.17

Context: 20.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

### DBW-25-148

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-extends-dumbwa-copper-deposit-to-over-5-3-kilometres-remains-open-a--7d8b54cb-b180-417f-8b04-f69aba3dcd8d#fact-drill-facts-62)

Dumbwa · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: DBW-25-148
- Project: Dumbwa
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.33
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 21 m
- From: 169 m
- To: 190 m
- Intercept Depth: 72.2 m

#### Classification

- Deposit Type: other
- Program: exploration
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: DBW-25-148:169-190
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### QA/QC

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

#### Deleterious

- Deleterious Flag: No

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: No

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: A moderate width intercept with a moderate copper grade, contributing to the overall mineralization.

- Positive factor: Moderate copper grade

- Negative factor: Interval is apparent width only

Evidence · table

> 0.33

Context: 21

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

**Nearology Play**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "“What began as a geological concept has now been established as a significant discovery, with over 5.3km of strike now t"

## 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.
