# Sama Resources Doubles Mineral Resources at the Samapleu-Grata Nickel-Copper Deposits in Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep--e3fce6a5-dee7-484e-bb08-aed82a97a61c Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SME/news/5711055184030155/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2023-06-27T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Significant resource growth \(doubled\) - Positive factor: Strong metallurgical recoveries for Cu and Ni - Positive factor: Inclusion of Grata mineralization - Positive factor: QA/QC and QP sign-off disclosed Facts used in scoring: 12 ## Classification and evidence **Tonnage Growth** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Recovery** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route \("flotation"\) **Single Domain Only** Polarity: negative Definition: 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) ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep--e3fce6a5-dee7-484e-bb08-aed82a97a61c#fact-resource-facts-0) Samapleu-Grata · nickel #### 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 factor: 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep--e3fce6a5-dee7-484e-bb08-aed82a97a61c#fact-resource-facts-1) Samapleu-Grata · copper #### 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep--e3fce6a5-dee7-484e-bb08-aed82a97a61c#fact-resource-facts-2) Samapleu-Grata · cobalt #### 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep--e3fce6a5-dee7-484e-bb08-aed82a97a61c#fact-resource-facts-3) Samapleu-Grata · palladium #### 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep--e3fce6a5-dee7-484e-bb08-aed82a97a61c#fact-resource-facts-4) Samapleu-Grata · platinum #### 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep--e3fce6a5-dee7-484e-bb08-aed82a97a61c#fact-resource-facts-5) Samapleu-Grata · nickel #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep--e3fce6a5-dee7-484e-bb08-aed82a97a61c#fact-resource-facts-6) Samapleu-Grata · copper #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep--e3fce6a5-dee7-484e-bb08-aed82a97a61c#fact-resource-facts-7) Samapleu-Grata · cobalt #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep--e3fce6a5-dee7-484e-bb08-aed82a97a61c#fact-resource-facts-8) Samapleu-Grata · palladium #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep--e3fce6a5-dee7-484e-bb08-aed82a97a61c#fact-resource-facts-9) Samapleu-Grata · platinum #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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) ### flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep--e3fce6a5-dee7-484e-bb08-aed82a97a61c#fact-metallurgical-facts-10) Samapleu-Grata · copper #### 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 factor: High recovery Evidence · text > copper flotation is yielding 83-88% Cu recovery to concentrates assaying 26-27% Cu #### Tags used in scoring **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal ### flotation [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/sama-resources-doubles-mineral-resources-at-the-samapleu-grata-nickel-copper-dep--e3fce6a5-dee7-484e-bb08-aed82a97a61c#fact-metallurgical-facts-11) Samapleu-Grata · nickel #### 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 Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal **Low Recovery** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 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.