Sama Resources Doubles Mineral Resources at the Samapleu-Grata Nickel-Copper Deposits in Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Sama Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- SME
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Primary commodity
- Nickel
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Cobalt, Palladium, Platinum
- Document categories
- Resource update, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-16 23:12:56 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Sama Resources has significantly expanded its Samapleu-Grata nickel-copper project in Côte d'Ivoire, doubling its mineral resources through the inclusion of the Grata deposit. The updated estimate includes 101.9 Mt of Inferred and 14.99 Mt of Indicated resources, with metallurgical testing showing strong recoveries for copper and nickel.
Reasoning: The announcement reports a substantial increase in mineral resources (doubling) due to the addition of the Grata deposit, supported by strong metallurgical test results and professional sign-off.
Positive factors
- Significant resource growth (doubled)
- Strong metallurgical recoveries for Cu and Ni
- Inclusion of Grata mineralization
- QA/QC and QP sign-off disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
Tonnage Growthpositive
Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: The addition of Grata mineralization doubled the mineral resources compared with the 2020 PEA.
Evidence · text
“The addition of the Grata mineralization doubled the mineral resources compared with the 2020 PEA”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The resource estimate was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards by a named QP.
Evidence · text
“The resource estimate was prepared by Mr. Todd McCracken, P.Geo, of BBA International Inc. in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
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: Todd McCracken, P.Geo and Dr. Marc-Antoine Audet, Ph.D. are named as QPs.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Todd McCracken, P.Geo., Director – Mining & Geology – Central Canada, BBA International Inc., the qualified person (QP) and Dr. Marc-Antoine Audet, Ph.D. Geology, P.Geo. and President and CEO of Sama, the qualified person (QP)”
High Recoverypositive
Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: Copper flotation recovery is reported up to 88%, which is in the exceptional/strong band for flotation.
Evidence · text
“copper flotation is yielding 83-88% Cu recovery”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The source explicitly discloses a revised resource estimate
Evidence · text
“updated Mineral Resource Estimate”
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route ("flotation")
Single Domain Onlynegative
Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
Why it applies: only one composite was tested
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (10)
inferredSamapleu-Grata · nickelTonnes: 101900000Grade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 558.6Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Samapleu-Grata
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- cote d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- SME
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:1a1327c9dc22053bcc07
- Deposit or zone
- Samapleu and Grata deposits
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 101900000
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 558.6
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-16
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large inferred nickel resource reported as part of a significant expansion.
Positive factors
- Large tonnage
Evidence · text
“Inferred Resources total 101.9 million tonnes (“ Mt ”) averaging 0.25% Ni for 558.6 million pounds (“ Mlbs ”) of Ni metal”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
inferredSamapleu-Grata · copperTonnes: 101900000Grade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 526.8Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Samapleu-Grata
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- cote d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- SME
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:1a1327c9dc22053bcc07
- Deposit or zone
- Samapleu and Grata deposits
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 101900000
- Grade
- 0.23
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 526.8
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-16
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant copper metal content in the inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“0.23% Cu for 526.8 Mlbs of Cu metal”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
inferredSamapleu-Grata · cobaltTonnes: 101900000Grade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 33.4Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Samapleu-Grata
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- cote d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- SME
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:1a1327c9dc22053bcc07
- Deposit or zone
- Samapleu and Grata deposits
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 101900000
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 33.4
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-16
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace cobalt reported in the inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“0.01% Co for 33.4 Mlbs of cobalt (“ Co ”) metal”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
inferredSamapleu-Grata · palladiumTonnes: 101900000Grade: 0.29Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 939400Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Samapleu-Grata
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- cote d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- SME
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:1a1327c9dc22053bcc07
- Deposit or zone
- Samapleu and Grata deposits
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 101900000
- Grade
- 0.29
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 939400
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-16
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Palladium byproduct reported in the inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“0.29 g/t Pd for 939,400 ounces of palladium”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
inferredSamapleu-Grata · platinumTonnes: 101900000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 311400Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Samapleu-Grata
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- cote d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- SME
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:1a1327c9dc22053bcc07
- Deposit or zone
- Samapleu and Grata deposits
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 101900000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 311400
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-16
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Platinum byproduct reported in the inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“0.1 g/t Pt for 311,400 ounces of platinum”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
indicatedSamapleu-Grata · nickelTonnes: 14990000Grade: 0.25Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 81.6Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Samapleu-Grata
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- cote d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- SME
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:e9836b677f979efb8ae2
- Deposit or zone
- Samapleu and Grata deposits
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 14990000
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 81.6
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-16
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated nickel resource reported.
Evidence · text
“Indicated Resources total 14.99 Mt averaging 0.25% Ni for 81.6 Mlbs of Ni metal”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
indicatedSamapleu-Grata · copperTonnes: 14990000Grade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 72.9Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Samapleu-Grata
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- cote d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- SME
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:e9836b677f979efb8ae2
- Deposit or zone
- Samapleu and Grata deposits
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 14990000
- Grade
- 0.22
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 72.9
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-16
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated copper resource reported.
Evidence · text
“0.22% Cu for 72.9 Mlbs of Cu metal”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
indicatedSamapleu-Grata · cobaltTonnes: 14990000Grade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 5.5Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Samapleu-Grata
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- cote d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- SME
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:e9836b677f979efb8ae2
- Deposit or zone
- Samapleu and Grata deposits
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 14990000
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 5.5
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-16
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Trace cobalt reported in the indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“0.02% Co for 5.5 Mlbs of Co metal”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
indicatedSamapleu-Grata · palladiumTonnes: 14990000Grade: 0.31Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 149400Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Samapleu-Grata
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- cote d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- SME
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:e9836b677f979efb8ae2
- Deposit or zone
- Samapleu and Grata deposits
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 14990000
- Grade
- 0.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 149400
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-16
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Palladium byproduct reported in the indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“0.31 g/t Pd for 149,400 ounces of Pd”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
indicatedSamapleu-Grata · platinumTonnes: 14990000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 49500Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Samapleu-Grata
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- cote d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- SME
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2023-06-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:e9836b677f979efb8ae2
- Deposit or zone
- Samapleu and Grata deposits
- Mining method
- open_pit
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 14990000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 49500
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2023-06-16
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Platinum byproduct reported in the indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“0.1 g/t Pt for 49,500 ounces of Pt”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
Metallurgical Results (2)
flotationSamapleu-Grata · copperRecovery: 88 %Head Grade: 26Head Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Samapleu-Grata
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- cote d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- SME
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- flotation
- Processing Route
- copper flotation
- Sample
- Samapleu and Grata composites
Recovery
- Recovery
- 88 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
- Head Grade
- 26
- Head Grade Unit
- %
- Conc. Grade
- 26
- Conc. Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong copper recovery reported from flotation testwork.
Positive factors
- High recovery
Evidence · text
“copper flotation is yielding 83-88% Cu recovery to concentrates assaying 26-27% Cu”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
flotationSamapleu-Grata · nickelRecovery: 72 %Head Grade: 13Head Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Samapleu-Grata
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- cote d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- SME
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- flotation
- Processing Route
- Ni flotation
- Sample
- Samapleu and Grata composites
Recovery
- Recovery
- 72 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
- Head Grade
- 13
- Head Grade Unit
- %
- Conc. Grade
- 13
- Conc. Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2023-06-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid nickel recovery reported from flotation testwork.
Evidence · text
“Ni flotation yielding 67-72% Ni recovery to concentrates assaying 13% Ni”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
Low Recoverynegative
Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: 72% is below the weak band (75%)
How Atlas produces this analysis
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