# Midnight Sun Intercepts 7.39% Cu over 14.86m Including 16.9% Cu over 4m at Kazhiba Main

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-intercepts-7-39-cu-over-14-86m-including-16-9-cu-over-4m-at-kazhiba--86602b60-8182-4573-b570-fc2c0f8e0ecd

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/MMA/news/7285372486858034/midnight-sun-intercepts-7-39-cu-over-14-86m-including-16-9-cu-over-4m-at-kazhiba

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2025-11-04T11:30:00.000Z

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 11:06:24 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Midnight Sun Mining announced exceptional high-grade copper intercepts from its 2025 diamond drilling campaign at the Kazhiba Main target in Zambia, including 14.86m at 7.39% copper, with a higher-grade sub-interval of 4m at 16.9% copper. This drilling, part of a resource-edge definition and due diligence program, confirmed new oxide copper mineralization and rectified previous sampling issues that had misidentified mineralized zones as voids. The results will be incorporated into a maiden NI 43-101 resource estimate expected in Q4 2025.

Reasoning: Midnight Sun Mining reported exceptional high-grade copper intercepts from its Kazhiba Main project, including 16.9% Cu over 4m, which is significantly above the 75th percentile for similar deposit types. This drilling successfully confirmed new mineralization in areas previously thought to be voids, de-risking the project and providing critical data for an upcoming maiden resource estimate. The results demonstrate strong potential for a near-surface, high-grade oxide copper deposit.

- Positive factor: Exceptional high-grade copper intercept \(16.9% Cu over 4m within 7.39% Cu over 14.86m\) significantly above peer comparison.

- Positive factor: Drilling successfully identified new zones of oxide copper mineralization within the existing footprint.

- Positive factor: Due diligence drilling confirmed absence of previously interpreted 'cavities' and identified significant copper intercepts in those zones, de-risking the project.

- Positive factor: The program is aimed at resource-edge definition and will be incorporated into a maiden NI 43-101 resource estimate, indicating progress towards development.

- Positive factor: Strong QA/QC procedures disclosed, including accredited lab and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: True width of intercepts not disclosed, potentially overstating actual thickness.

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

Facts used in scoring: 11

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The intercept of 16.9% Cu over 4.0m is exceptionally high-grade, significantly exceeding the exceptional threshold for copper.

Evidence · table

> 16.90

Context: 4.00

**QA/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 includes a detailed 'Quality Control/Quality Assurance' section, mentioning SGS Labs as a fully accredited laboratory, and outlining methods like blanks, standards, and duplicates.

Evidence · text

> Midnight Sun follows an in-house QA/QC program that consists of a random insertion every 10 th sample of either a coarse blank, fine blank, coarse duplicate, fine duplicate, or Certified Reference Material \(standards\).

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: The reported intercepts are given as downhole lengths \(e.g., '14.86m'\) without any mention of true width or drill orientation relative to mineralization.

Evidence · text

> 7.39% copper over 14.86m including 16.9% over 4m

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The drilling campaign is described as a 'resource-edge definition campaign' and 'due diligence diamond drilling campaign' to verify previous RC drilling, indicating a focus on confirming and upgrading existing mineralization.

Evidence · text

> The 2025 resource-edge definition campaign at Kazhiba-Main is now complete

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The company states the drilling is 'further expanding the incredible opportunity at Kazhiba' and 'exploring for expansion potential of the mineralized area', indicating successful extension of mineralization.

Evidence · text

> further expanding the incredible opportunity at Kazhiba

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (11)

### MSZ-25-020N

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Kazhiba Main · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MSZ-25-020N
- Project: Kazhiba Main
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.21
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.6 m
- From: 14 m
- To: 15.6 m
- Hole Depth: 16.7 m
- Intercept Depth: 14 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MSZ-25-020N:14-15.6
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Kazhiba Main
- Easting: 422348.73
- Northing: 8661764.65
- CRS: WGS 84 / UTM zone 25S
- EPSG: 32725
- Elevation: 1389.68 m
- Azimuth: 360 °
- Dip: -90 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade of 0.21% over a narrow width, falling below the weak threshold for copper mineralization. While part of a significant program, this specific result is not material on its own.

- Negative factor: Low copper grade \(0.21%\) below weak threshold for copper.

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: 1.6

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### MSZ-25-020S

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-intercepts-7-39-cu-over-14-86m-including-16-9-cu-over-4m-at-kazhiba--86602b60-8182-4573-b570-fc2c0f8e0ecd#fact-drill-facts-1)

Kazhiba Main · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MSZ-25-020S
- Project: Kazhiba Main
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.35
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m
- From: 18 m
- To: 19 m
- Hole Depth: 21 m
- Intercept Depth: 18 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MSZ-25-020S:18-19
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Kazhiba Main
- Easting: 422350.64
- Northing: 8661754.67
- CRS: WGS 84 / UTM zone 25S
- EPSG: 32725
- Elevation: 1389.64 m
- Azimuth: 360 °
- Dip: -90 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional copper grade of 3.35%, but over a very narrow interval of 1.0m. While high-grade, the limited width reduces its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: High copper grade \(3.35%\) exceeds the exceptional threshold for copper.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(1.0m\) limits overall contained metal.

Evidence · table

> 3.35

Context: 1.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### MSZ-25-020W

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-intercepts-7-39-cu-over-14-86m-including-16-9-cu-over-4m-at-kazhiba--86602b60-8182-4573-b570-fc2c0f8e0ecd#fact-drill-facts-2)

Kazhiba Main · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MSZ-25-020W
- Project: Kazhiba Main
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.32
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 16 m
- To: 20 m
- Hole Depth: 25.25 m
- Intercept Depth: 16 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MSZ-25-020W:16-20
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Kazhiba Main
- Easting: 422344.91
- Northing: 8661759.16
- CRS: WGS 84 / UTM zone 25S
- EPSG: 32725
- Elevation: 1390.05 m
- Azimuth: 360 °
- Dip: -90 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a copper grade of 0.32% over 4.0m, which is at the lower end of economic significance for copper deposits, falling into the weak to moderate category.

- Negative factor: Low copper grade \(0.32%\) is at the weak to moderate threshold for copper.

Evidence · table

> 0.32

Context: 4.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### MSZ-25-029N

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-intercepts-7-39-cu-over-14-86m-including-16-9-cu-over-4m-at-kazhiba--86602b60-8182-4573-b570-fc2c0f8e0ecd#fact-drill-facts-3)

Kazhiba Main · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MSZ-25-029N
- Project: Kazhiba Main
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.3
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.8 m
- From: 28 m
- To: 28.8 m
- Hole Depth: 31.2 m
- Intercept Depth: 28 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MSZ-25-029N:28-28.8
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Kazhiba Main
- Easting: 422350.37
- Northing: 8661712.73
- CRS: WGS 84 / UTM zone 25S
- EPSG: 32725
- Elevation: 1388.68 m
- Azimuth: 360 °
- Dip: -90 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows a low copper grade of 0.30% over a very narrow interval of 0.8m, which is not considered material on its own.

- Negative factor: Low copper grade \(0.30%\) over a very narrow interval \(0.8m\).

Evidence · table

> 0.30

Context: 0.8

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### MSZ-25-029S

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-intercepts-7-39-cu-over-14-86m-including-16-9-cu-over-4m-at-kazhiba--86602b60-8182-4573-b570-fc2c0f8e0ecd#fact-drill-facts-4)

Kazhiba Main · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MSZ-25-029S
- Project: Kazhiba Main
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.58
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1.2 m
- From: 15 m
- To: 16.2 m
- Hole Depth: 18.3 m
- Intercept Depth: 15 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MSZ-25-029S:15-16.2
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Kazhiba Main
- Easting: 422352.19
- Northing: 8661702.6
- CRS: WGS 84 / UTM zone 25S
- EPSG: 32725
- Elevation: 1388.71 m
- Azimuth: 360 °
- Dip: -90 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept shows an exceptional copper grade of 5.58% over a narrow interval of 1.2m. While high-grade, the limited width reduces its overall materiality.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade \(5.58%\) exceeds the exceptional threshold for copper.

- Negative factor: Narrow intercept length \(1.2m\) limits overall contained metal.

Evidence · table

> 5.58

Context: 1.2

#### 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

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### MSZ-25-029E

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-intercepts-7-39-cu-over-14-86m-including-16-9-cu-over-4m-at-kazhiba--86602b60-8182-4573-b570-fc2c0f8e0ecd#fact-drill-facts-5)

Kazhiba Main · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MSZ-25-029E
- Project: Kazhiba Main
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 7.39
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 14.86 m
- From: 17 m
- To: 31.9 m
- Hole Depth: 34.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 17 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MSZ-25-029E:17-31.9
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Kazhiba Main
- Easting: 422356.58
- Northing: 8661709.55
- CRS: WGS 84 / UTM zone 25S
- EPSG: 32725
- Elevation: 1388.83 m
- Azimuth: 360 °
- Dip: -90 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This intercept represents an exceptional high-grade copper result over a substantial width, significantly exceeding typical grades for similar deposits. It is a key finding for resource definition and de-risking the project, contributing strongly to the overall positive outlook.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade \(7.39%\) over a significant width \(14.86m\), resulting in a strong GT product \(109.8 %·m\).

- Positive factor: Grade is significantly above the 75th percentile for similar deposit types.

- Positive factor: Intercept contributes to defining new zones of oxide copper mineralization and supports the upcoming maiden resource estimate.

- Negative factor: True width of the intercept is not disclosed.

Evidence · table

> 7.39

Context: 14.86

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### MSZ-25-029E

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-intercepts-7-39-cu-over-14-86m-including-16-9-cu-over-4m-at-kazhiba--86602b60-8182-4573-b570-fc2c0f8e0ecd#fact-drill-facts-6)

Kazhiba Main · copper

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MSZ-25-029E
- Project: Kazhiba Main
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 16.9
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 4 m
- From: 24 m
- To: 28 m
- Hole Depth: 34.5 m
- Intercept Depth: 17 m

#### Classification

- Program: resource
- Sample Type: drill
- Group ID: MSZ-25-029E:24-28
- Mining Method: open\_pit

#### Location

- Location: Kazhiba Main
- Easting: 422356.58
- Northing: 8661709.55
- CRS: WGS 84 / UTM zone 25S
- EPSG: 32725
- Elevation: 1388.83 m
- Azimuth: 360 °
- Dip: -90 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

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

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This bonanza-grade copper intercept is an outstanding result, showcasing extremely high-grade mineralization over a meaningful width. It significantly enhances the overall prospectivity and economic potential of the Kazhiba Main project, making it a highly material and novel finding.

- Positive factor: Bonanza copper grade \(16.9%\) over a strong width \(4.0m\), yielding a strong GT product \(67.6 %·m\).

- Positive factor: This sub-interval represents an extremely high-grade core within an already significant intercept, indicating very rich mineralization.

- Positive factor: Grade is exceptionally high compared to peer deposits, highlighting the project's potential.

- Negative factor: True width of the intercept is not disclosed.

Evidence · table

> 16.90

Context: 4.00

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### MSZ22-028

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-intercepts-7-39-cu-over-14-86m-including-16-9-cu-over-4m-at-kazhiba--86602b60-8182-4573-b570-fc2c0f8e0ecd#fact-drill-facts-7)

Kazhiba Main · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MSZ22-028
- Project: Kazhiba Main
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 10.69
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 21 m

#### Classification

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

#### Location

- Location: Kazhiba Main
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from the 2024 program shows an exceptional copper grade over a substantial width, highlighting the project's high-grade potential. While not new, it provides important context for the current due diligence drilling.

- Positive factor: Exceptional historical copper grade \(10.69%\) over a significant width \(21.0m\), indicating strong mineralization.

- Negative factor: This is a historical result, not new information from this release.

- Negative factor: True width of the intercept is not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> 10.69% copper over 21.0 metres from drill hole MSZ22-028

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### MSZ22-020

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Kazhiba Main · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MSZ22-020
- Project: Kazhiba Main
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 5.6
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 26 m
- Hole Depth: 40 m

#### Classification

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

#### Location

- Location: Kazhiba Main
- Easting: 422349.84
- Northing: 8661759.73
- CRS: WGS 84 / UTM zone 25S
- EPSG: 32725
- Elevation: 1389.61 m
- Azimuth: 360 °
- Dip: -90 °
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from the 2024 program shows an exceptional copper grade over a substantial width, highlighting the project's high-grade potential. It provides important context for the current due diligence drilling, especially as MSZ-25-020 holes are re-drills of this area.

- Positive factor: Exceptional historical copper grade \(5.60%\) over a significant width \(26.0m\), indicating strong mineralization.

- Negative factor: This is a historical result, not new information from this release.

- Negative factor: True width of the intercept is not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> 5.60% copper over 26.0 metres from drill hole MSZ22-020

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### MSZ22-012

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-intercepts-7-39-cu-over-14-86m-including-16-9-cu-over-4m-at-kazhiba--86602b60-8182-4573-b570-fc2c0f8e0ecd#fact-drill-facts-9)

Kazhiba Main · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MSZ22-012
- Project: Kazhiba Main
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.01
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 15 m

#### Classification

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

#### Location

- Location: Kazhiba Main
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from the 2024 program shows an exceptional copper grade over a good width, highlighting the project's high-grade potential. While not new, it provides important context for the current due diligence drilling.

- Positive factor: Exceptional historical copper grade \(3.01%\) over a good width \(15.0m\), indicating strong mineralization.

- Negative factor: This is a historical result, not new information from this release.

- Negative factor: True width of the intercept is not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> 3.01% copper over 15.0 metres from drill hole MSZ22-012

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

### MSZ22-030

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/midnight-sun-intercepts-7-39-cu-over-14-86m-including-16-9-cu-over-4m-at-kazhiba--86602b60-8182-4573-b570-fc2c0f8e0ecd#fact-drill-facts-10)

Kazhiba Main · copper

Historical result

Needs review: historical\_restatement

#### Identity

- Hole ID: MSZ22-030
- Project: Kazhiba Main
- Commodity: copper
- Region: zambia
- Reported Region: zambia
- Ticker: MMA

#### Geometry

- Grade: 4.66
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 7 m

#### Classification

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

#### Location

- Location: Kazhiba Main
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

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

#### Review

- Needs Review: Yes
- Review Reason: historical\_restatement
- Interp. Status: scored
- Historical: Yes

#### Dates

- Event date: 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This historical intercept from the 2024 program shows an exceptional copper grade over a moderate width, highlighting the project's high-grade potential. While not new, it provides important context for the current due diligence drilling.

- Positive factor: Exceptional historical copper grade \(4.66%\) over a moderate width \(7.0m\), indicating strong mineralization.

- Negative factor: This is a historical result, not new information from this release.

- Negative factor: True width of the intercept is not disclosed.

Evidence · text

> 4.66% copper over 7.0 metres from drill hole MSZ22-030

#### Tags used in scoring

**QA/QC Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**Stale Data Re-release**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.

Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release

**Infill Drilling**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill\_program\_type is "resource"

## 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.