Montage Gold Provides Exploration Update on the Sissédougou Trend at Its Koné Project in Côte d'Ivoire
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Montage Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- MAU
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update, Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 11:11:00 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Montage Gold announced a significant update to its Koné Project Mineral Resource Estimate, increasing overall Indicated Resources by 13% to 5.49 Moz and Inferred Resources by 76% to 704 koz. This growth is driven by new drilling at satellite deposits, including a doubling of resources at the ANV deposit. The company also reported high-grade drill intercepts from its ongoing 2025 exploration program, further confirming the project's prospectivity.
Reasoning: Montage Gold has reported a significant update to its Koné Project Mineral Resource Estimate, showing substantial increases in both Indicated and Inferred resources, particularly for satellite deposits and the ANV deposit. This update, compliant with NI 43-101 and signed off by Qualified Persons, de-risks the project and adds considerable scale. Additionally, ongoing exploration drilling continues to yield high-grade intercepts, confirming and extending mineralization.
Positive factors
- Tonnage Growth
- Contained Metal Growth
- Category Upgrade
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 39
Classification and evidence
Tonnage Growthpositive
Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: The overall Koné Project Indicated Resources increased by 13% (626 koz) and Inferred Resources by 76% (304 koz).
Evidence · text
“The update represents a 626koz, or 13%, increase in the project’s Indicated Resources, and a 304koz, or 76%, increase in the Project’s Inferred Resources”
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: The overall Koné Project Indicated Resources increased by 626 koz and Inferred Resources by 304 koz.
Evidence · text
“The update represents a 626koz, or 13%, increase in the project’s Indicated Resources, and a 304koz, or 76%, increase in the Project’s Inferred Resources”
Category Upgradepositive
Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
Why it applies: The ANV deposit demonstrated a high conversion of Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources.
Evidence · text
“The 2025 drilling programme has successfully extended the ANV Mineral Resource along strike and at depth, whilst demonstrating a high conversion of Inferred Resources to Indicated Resources.”
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: The scientific and technical contents of this press release have been verified and approved by Silvia Bottero, a Qualified Person, and the Updated ANV MRE was undertaken by Mr. Jonathon Abbott, also a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“The scientific and technical contents of this press release have been verified and approved by Silvia Bottero, BSc, MSc, a Qualified Person pursuant to NI 43-101. ... The Updated ANV MRE was undertaken by Mr. Jonathon Abbott of Matrix Resource Consultants of Perth, Australia (“Matrix”) who is considered to be independent of Montage Gold. Mr. Abbott is a member in good standing of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists and has sufficient experience which is relevant to the commodity, style of mineralization under consideration and activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101.”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The Updated ANV MRE is reported in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Evidence · text
“Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for ANV (the “Updated ANV MRE”) is reported in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”).”
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: Drill hole SDRC204 returned a 1-meter interval grading 129.30 g/t Au, which is an exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · text
“1 meter at 129.30 g/t Au”
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: The release details QA/QC procedures including field duplicates, blanks, and standards inserted into the sample sequence, and review by independent consultants.
Evidence · text
“Field duplicate samples are taken, and blanks and standards are inserted by Montage geologists into the sample sequence at a rate of one of each sample type per 25 samples.”
Compositing Transparentpositive
Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
Why it applies: The release states the cut-off grade for samples (0.3 g/t Au), minimum composite value (0.5 g/t Au), and maximum interval dilution length (2.0 meters) for exploration drillholes.
Evidence · text
“Results for exploration drillholes reported in this press release used the following parameters: 0.3 g/t Au cut off for samples, 0.5 g/t Au minimum value composite and 2.0-meter maximum interval dilution length.”
Apparent Width Onlynegative
Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
Why it applies: Drill intercepts are reported as downhole lengths without explicit disclosure of true width or drill orientation relative to mineralization.
Evidence · text
“Composite intervals represent apparent downhole thickness”
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. No prior estimate exists, so every change band is not applicable.
Why it applies: Several satellite deposits, including Gbongogo South, Koban North, Yere North, Lokolo Main, Sena, and Diouma North, had maiden resources delineated in this update.
Evidence · table
“140”
Context: -
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document provides an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Koné Project, including the ANV deposit, comparing it to previous estimates.
Evidence · text
“Montage Gold Provides Exploration Update on the Sissédougou Trend at Its Koné Project in Côte d’Ivoire”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 39. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (16)
SDRC204Koné · goldGrade: 3.55Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 29 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SDRC204
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.55
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 29 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV deposit
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade intercept of 29.0 meters at 3.55 g/t Au from the ongoing 2025 drilling program, confirming mineralization continuity.
Positive factors
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“SDRC204: 29.0 meters at 3.55 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
SDRC204Koné · goldGrade: 43.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SDRC204
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 43.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV deposit
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade sub-interval of 1 meter at 43.04 g/t Au within SDRC204, indicating very high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“1 meter at 43.04 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
SDRC204Koné · goldGrade: 13.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SDRC204
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 13.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 20 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV deposit
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade intercept of 20.0 meters at 13.10 g/t Au from SDRC204, indicating strong mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“20.0 meters at 13.10 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
SDRC204Koné · goldGrade: 129.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SDRC204
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 129.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV deposit
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade sub-interval of 1 meter at 129.30 g/t Au within SDRC204, representing extremely high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“1 meter at 129.30 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
SDRC146Koné · goldGrade: 5.78Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 16 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SDRC146
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 5.78
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 16 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV deposit
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade intercept of 16.0 meters at 5.78 g/t Au from SDRC146, confirming strong mineralization.
Positive factors
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“SDRC146: 16.0 meters at 5.78 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
SDRC146Koné · goldGrade: 28.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SDRC146
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 28.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV deposit
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade sub-interval of 1 meter at 28.32 g/t Au within SDRC146, indicating very high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“1 meter at 28.32 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
SDRC207Koné · goldGrade: 4.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SDRC207
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV deposit
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade intercept of 18.0 meters at 4.24 g/t Au from SDRC207, confirming mineralization.
Positive factors
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“SDRC207: 18.0 meters at 4.24 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
SDRC207Koné · goldGrade: 38.82Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SDRC207
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 38.82
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV deposit
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade sub-interval of 1 meter at 38.82 g/t Au within SDRC207, indicating very high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“1 meter at 38.82 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
SDRC207Koné · goldGrade: 4.24Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 14 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SDRC207
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 14 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV deposit
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade intercept of 14.0 meters at 4.24 g/t Au from SDRC207, confirming mineralization.
Positive factors
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“14.0 meters at 4.24 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
SDRC207Koné · goldGrade: 47.7Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- SDRC207
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 47.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV deposit
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade sub-interval of 1 meter at 47.70 g/t Au within SDRC207, indicating very high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“1 meter at 47.70 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
RSDRC134Koné · goldGrade: 8.13Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RSDRC134
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.13
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 8 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV West area
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade intercept of 8 meters at 8.13 g/t Au from RSDRC134, showing upside potential towards the ANV west area.
Positive factors
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“RSDRC134: 8 meters 8.13 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
RSDRC134Koné · goldGrade: 28.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RSDRC134
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 28.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV West area
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade sub-interval of 1 meter at 28.32 g/t Au within RSDRC134, indicating very high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“1 meter at 28.32 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
RSDRC109Koné · goldGrade: 8.46Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RSDRC109
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 8.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV deposit
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade intercept of 6 meters at 8.46 g/t Au from RSDRC109, showing upside potential.
Positive factors
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“RSDRC109: 6 meters at 8.46 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
RSDRC109Koné · goldGrade: 22.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RSDRC109
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 22.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV deposit
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade sub-interval of 1 meter at 22.2 g/t Au within RSDRC109, indicating very high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“1 meter at 22.2 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
RSDRC124Koné · goldGrade: 4.94Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RSDRC124
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV West area
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade intercept of 4 meters at 4.94 g/t Au from RSDRC124, showing upside potential towards the ANV west area.
Positive factors
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“RSDRC124: 4 meters at 4.94 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
RSDRC124Koné · goldGrade: 15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RSDRC124
- Project
- Koné
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- orogenic
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- ANV West area
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards, blanks, duplicates
Compositing
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
- Max Dilution
- 2 m
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Bonanza grade sub-interval of 1 meter at 15.00 g/t Au within RSDRC124, indicating very high-grade mineralization.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Compositing Transparent
Negative factors
- Apparent Width Only
Evidence · text
“1 meter at 15.00 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "Additionally, an approximately 5 km 2 gold-in-saprolite anomaly has been identified through an extensive auger drilling "
Resource Estimates (23)
indicatedKoné Project · goldTonnes: 3800000Grade: 1.06Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 129Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:d4ea29b2edcf2f92b709
- Deposit or zone
- ANV Deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 3800000
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 129
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
- Prior Tonnes
- 1600000
- Prior Grade
- 1.1
- Prior Contained Metal
- 57
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated Resources at the ANV deposit more than doubled to 129 koz at 1.06 g/t Au, representing significant growth and de-risking for this specific deposit.
Positive factors
- Tonnage Growth
- Contained Metal Growth
- Category Upgrade
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- Cut-off Disclosed
Evidence · table
“3.8”
Context: 1.6
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Tonnage Growthpositive
Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: 3800000 against 1600000 previously
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: 129 against 57 previously
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredKoné Project · goldTonnes: 2400000Grade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 85Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:111b0b49468e28085c11
- Deposit or zone
- ANV Deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2400000
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 85
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
- Prior Tonnes
- 880000
- Prior Grade
- 1.1
- Prior Contained Metal
- 31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred Resources at the ANV deposit more than doubled to 85 koz at 1.1 g/t Au, indicating strong exploration potential and future conversion opportunities.
Positive factors
- Tonnage Growth
- Contained Metal Growth
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- Cut-off Disclosed
Evidence · table
“2.4”
Context: 0.88
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Tonnage Growthpositive
Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: 2400000 against 880000 previously
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: 85 against 31 previously
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedKoné Project · goldTonnes: 245000000Grade: 0.57Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4490Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:65016cf9593a1e98bbf3
- Deposit or zone
- Koné deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 245000000
- Grade
- 0.57
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 4490
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
- Prior Tonnes
- 229000000
- Prior Grade
- 0.59
- Prior Contained Metal
- 4340
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated Resources for the main Koné deposit increased to 245 Mt at 0.57 g/t Au, adding 150 koz of contained gold, demonstrating continued growth and confidence in the core asset.
Positive factors
- Tonnage Growth
- Contained Metal Growth
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“245”
Context: 229
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Dilutive Growthnegative
Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
Why it applies: tonnage rose while contained metal went 4490 from 4340
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredKoné Project · goldTonnes: 37000000Grade: 0.43Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 510Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:171b0ee2c55303822d58
- Deposit or zone
- Koné deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 37000000
- Grade
- 0.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 510
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
- Prior Tonnes
- 25000000
- Prior Grade
- 0.5
- Prior Contained Metal
- 400
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred Resources for the main Koné deposit increased to 37 Mt at 0.43 g/t Au, adding 110 koz of contained gold, indicating further exploration upside.
Positive factors
- Tonnage Growth
- Contained Metal Growth
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“37”
Context: 25
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Tonnage Growthpositive
Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: 37000000 against 25000000 previously
Grade Declinenegative
Average grade fell below the red-flag bound vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
Why it applies: 0.43 against 0.5 previously
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: 510 against 400 previously
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedKoné Project · goldTonnes: 24000000Grade: 1.29Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 996Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:78c4b2a06fe08ab26311
- Deposit or zone
- Satellite deposits
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 24000000
- Grade
- 1.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 996
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
- Prior Tonnes
- 11000000
- Prior Grade
- 1.47
- Prior Contained Metal
- 520
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated Resources for satellite deposits significantly increased to 24 Mt at 1.29 g/t Au, adding 476 koz of contained gold, highlighting the growing importance of these higher-grade zones.
Positive factors
- Tonnage Growth
- Contained Metal Growth
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“24”
Context: 11
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Tonnage Growthpositive
Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: 24000000 against 11000000 previously
Grade Declinenegative
Average grade fell below the red-flag bound vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
Why it applies: 1.29 against 1.47 previously
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: 996 against 520 previously
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredKoné Project · goldTonnes: 5500000Grade: 1.09Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 194Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:01065daa65bb8ad18308
- Deposit or zone
- Satellite deposits
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5500000
- Grade
- 1.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 194
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred Resources for satellite deposits increased to 5.5 Mt at 1.09 g/t Au, adding 194 koz of contained gold, indicating strong potential for future resource conversion and expansion.
Positive factors
- Tonnage Growth
- Contained Metal Growth
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“5.5”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedKoné Project · goldTonnes: 269000000Grade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 5486Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:041e833d20648b936320
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 269000000
- Grade
- 0.63
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 5486
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
- Prior Tonnes
- 240000000
- Prior Grade
- 0.63
- Prior Contained Metal
- 4860
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Total Indicated Resources for the Koné Project increased by 626 koz (13%) to 5.486 Moz at 0.63 g/t Au, significantly enhancing the project's overall scale and confidence.
Positive factors
- Tonnage Growth
- Contained Metal Growth
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“269”
Context: 240
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: 5486 against 4860 previously
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredKoné Project · goldTonnes: 43000000Grade: 0.51Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 704Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:9ce342352264878bba5a
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 43000000
- Grade
- 0.51
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 704
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
- Prior Tonnes
- 25000000
- Prior Grade
- 0.5
- Prior Contained Metal
- 400
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Total Inferred Resources for the Koné Project increased by 304 koz (76%) to 704 koz at 0.51 g/t Au, indicating substantial future growth potential.
Positive factors
- Tonnage Growth
- Contained Metal Growth
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“43”
Context: 25
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Tonnage Growthpositive
Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: 43000000 against 25000000 previously
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: 704 against 400 previously
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedKoné Project · goldTonnes: 12000000Grade: 1.46Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 560Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:a0650cf17702f2af6106
- Deposit or zone
- Gbongogo Main deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 12000000
- Grade
- 1.46
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 560
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
- Prior Tonnes
- 11000000
- Prior Grade
- 1.47
- Prior Contained Metal
- 520
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated Resources for the Gbongogo Main deposit increased to 12.0 Mt at 1.46 g/t Au, adding 40 koz of contained gold, showing continued growth for this satellite deposit.
Positive factors
- Tonnage Growth
- Contained Metal Growth
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“12.0”
Context: 11
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: 560 against 520 previously
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredKoné Project · goldTonnes: 100000Grade: 0.89Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:c0c6a4d269133430ab21
- Deposit or zone
- Gbongogo Main deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 100000
- Grade
- 0.89
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred Resources for the Gbongogo Main deposit were added at 0.1 Mt at 0.89 g/t Au, contributing 2 koz of contained gold, indicating new potential.
Positive factors
- Tonnage Growth
- Contained Metal Growth
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedKoné Project · goldTonnes: 3400000Grade: 1.26Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 140Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:6bcc3cf5f5eff76b6a33
- Deposit or zone
- Gbongogo South deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 3400000
- Grade
- 1.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 140
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Maiden Indicated Resources for the Gbongogo South deposit were reported at 3.4 Mt at 1.26 g/t Au, adding 140 koz of contained gold, establishing a new high-grade satellite.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“3.4”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredKoné Project · goldTonnes: 1100000Grade: 1.28Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 46Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:26ea98c4d9bb80211d60
- Deposit or zone
- Gbongogo South deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1100000
- Grade
- 1.28
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 46
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Maiden Inferred Resources for the Gbongogo South deposit were reported at 1.1 Mt at 1.28 g/t Au, adding 46 koz of contained gold, indicating further potential for this new satellite.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“1.1”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedKoné Project · goldTonnes: 3900000Grade: 1.07Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 133Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:6dec8aee0eb84f0c421d
- Deposit or zone
- Koban North deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 3900000
- Grade
- 1.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 133
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Maiden Indicated Resources for the Koban North deposit were reported at 3.9 Mt at 1.07 g/t Au, adding 133 koz of contained gold, establishing another new high-grade satellite.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“3.9”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredKoné Project · goldTonnes: 1000000Grade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 28Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:6b2ae8c748ebd59a40b1
- Deposit or zone
- Koban North deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1000000
- Grade
- 0.9
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 28
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Maiden Inferred Resources for the Koban North deposit were reported at 1.0 Mt at 0.90 g/t Au, adding 28 koz of contained gold, indicating further potential for this new satellite.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“1.0”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedKoné Project · goldTonnes: 3800000Grade: 1.06Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 129Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:ba889b059fc118d05948
- Deposit or zone
- ANV (Sissédougou) deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 3800000
- Grade
- 1.06
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 129
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated Resources for the ANV (Sissédougou) deposit increased to 3.8 Mt at 1.06 g/t Au, adding 129 koz of contained gold, reflecting significant growth and de-risking.
Positive factors
- Tonnage Growth
- Contained Metal Growth
- Category Upgrade
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“3.8”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredKoné Project · goldTonnes: 2400000Grade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 85Contained Unit: kozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:6cabb43687175af94a92
- Deposit or zone
- ANV (Sissédougou) deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2400000
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 85
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred Resources for the ANV (Sissédougou) deposit increased to 2.4 Mt at 1.10 g/t Au, adding 85 koz of contained gold, indicating strong future potential.
Positive factors
- Tonnage Growth
- Contained Metal Growth
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“2.4”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedKoné Project · goldTonnes: 190000Grade: 1.05Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 6.4Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:bcdc91c1fa8d52dc2478
- Deposit or zone
- Yere North deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 190000
- Grade
- 1.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 6.4
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Maiden Indicated Resources for the Yere North deposit were reported at 0.19 Mt at 1.05 g/t Au, adding 6.4 koz of contained gold, establishing a new satellite.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredKoné Project · goldTonnes: 430000Grade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 15Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:3857f4f24544c00dcae5
- Deposit or zone
- Yere North deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 430000
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 15
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Maiden Inferred Resources for the Yere North deposit were reported at 0.43 Mt at 1.10 g/t Au, adding 15 koz of contained gold, indicating further potential for this new satellite.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“0.43”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedKoné Project · goldTonnes: 300000Grade: 1.61Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 16Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:028437d69acf41b2150f
- Deposit or zone
- Lokolo Main deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 300000
- Grade
- 1.61
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 16
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Maiden Indicated Resources for the Lokolo Main deposit were reported at 0.30 Mt at 1.61 g/t Au, adding 16 koz of contained gold, establishing a new high-grade satellite.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“0.30”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredKoné Project · goldTonnes: 110000Grade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:2f5eaaafc015bb035399
- Deposit or zone
- Lokolo Main deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 110000
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 4
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Maiden Inferred Resources for the Lokolo Main deposit were reported at 0.11 Mt at 1.10 g/t Au, adding 4 koz of contained gold, indicating further potential for this new satellite.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredKoné Project · goldTonnes: 420000Grade: 1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 14Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:758c645aadd129b9b89d
- Deposit or zone
- Sena deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 420000
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 14
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Maiden Inferred Resources for the Sena deposit were reported at 0.42 Mt at 1.00 g/t Au, adding 14 koz of contained gold, establishing a new satellite.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“0.42”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedKoné Project · goldTonnes: 380000Grade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 12Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:6bf215657855bb2b8432
- Deposit or zone
- Diouma North deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 380000
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 12
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Maiden Indicated Resources for the Diouma North deposit were reported at 0.38 Mt at 0.95 g/t Au, adding 12 koz of contained gold, establishing a new satellite.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“0.38”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredKoné Project · goldTonnes: 10000Grade: 1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.3Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Koné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- MAU
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Silvia Bottero, Jonathon Abbott
- Resource group id
- resource:d30abeedbbbae5477bf8
- Deposit or zone
- Diouma North deposit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 10000
- Grade
- 1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.3
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-08-31
Lab
- Laboratory
- Bureau Veritas
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Maiden Inferred Resources for the Diouma North deposit were reported at 0.01 Mt at 1.00 g/t Au, adding 0.30 koz of contained gold, indicating new potential.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- QP/CP Signed
- NI 43-101 Compliant
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: -
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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.