Savannah Resources Plc / Index: AIM / Epic: SAV / Sector: Mining

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Company
Savannah Resources Plc
Ticker
SAV
Exchange
LSE
Region
Oman
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Zinc, Silver
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-11-03 10:13:13 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Savannah reported further drill results from its Block 4 and Block 5 drilling programme in Oman, including broad copper-gold intercepts at Mahab 4, Maqail South and Bayda. The release says the results support possible resource expansion and upgrade work, while noting that true widths are not known and some holes remain pending or in progress. The company also disclosed QA/QC procedures, a competent person statement, and the compositing rules used for significant intersections.

Reasoning: Current release reports new drill assays with copper-gold intercepts, collar data, and drill programme progress, so it is a drill_results document with solid but not exceptional exploration significance.

Positive factors

  • Further drill results reported from ongoing resource drilling.
  • Broad high grade copper zones intersected at Mahab 4 and Maqail South.
  • QA/QC and JORC competent person disclosure included.
  • Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules stated for significant intersections.

Negative factors

  • Reported intervals are down hole widths and true widths are not known.
  • Some holes were still in progress or assays pending, so the programme is incomplete.
  • One highlighted Bayda hole is vertical and down narrow mineralised zones, increasing orientation uncertainty.

Rubric flags

  • drill_results: category dominance — The release is primarily a drill results update, not a resource update, even though it discusses future resource work.

Facts used in scoring: 28

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The appendix states standards, blanks and duplicates are routinely inserted and the QP/Competent Person is named.

Evidence · text

“Certified reference standards, blanks and duplicates are routinely inserted”

Cut Off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: The company states the cut-off for significant intersections, but not a project resource cut-off; the drill interval compositing cut-off is disclosed as 0.5% Cu, so this tag is not applied.

Evidence · text

“Significant intersections are based on assays greater than 0.5% Cu”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

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

Why it applies: The release explicitly says the intervals are down hole widths and true widths are not known.

Evidence · text

“Down hole intervals have been reported. True widths are not known.”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The programme is described as resource definition drilling and infilling previously reported Mineral Resources.

Evidence · text

“the resource definition programme”

Step Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Management says the new results point towards potential expansion of the current high grade portions of both resources.

Evidence · text

“potential expansion of the current high grade portions”

True Width Disclosedpositive

Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.

Why it applies: Not applicable because the release states true widths are not known, so no true-width tag is warranted.

Evidence · text

“True widths are not known.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 28. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (28)

16B5DD001Block 5 · copperGrade: 2.66Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B5DD001
Project
Block 5
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
2.66
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
25.63 m
From
49.37 m
To
75 m
Hole Depth
93 m
Intercept Depth
49.37 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B5DD001:49.37-75
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Maqail South
Easting
453578
Northing
2661240
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Broad copper intercept at Maqail South with strong grade and width for the stated VMS setting.

Positive factors

  • 25.63m intercept exceeds the reported significant-intercept threshold.
  • Grade is strong for a VMS-style copper result.
  • Hole adds to the stated potential expansion of the high grade portion.

Negative factors

  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.
  • No metal equivalent values used.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

16B5DD001Block 5 · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 25.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B5DD001
Project
Block 5
Commodity
gold
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
25.63 m
From
49.37 m
To
75 m
Hole Depth
93 m
Intercept Depth
49.37 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B5DD001:49.37-75
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Maqail South
Easting
453578
Northing
2661240
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Associated gold intercept within the same mineralized interval as the copper result.

Positive factors

  • Gold is present alongside the copper intercept.
  • Supports polymetallic potential at the prospect.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is low and subordinate to copper.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

16B5DD001ABlock 5 · copperGrade: 3.09Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B5DD001A
Project
Block 5
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
3.09
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
20.55 m
From
48.95 m
To
68.5 m
Hole Depth
75 m
Intercept Depth
48.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B5DD001A:48.95-68.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Maqail South
Easting
453578
Northing
2661240
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Strong copper intercept from Maqail South with good width and grade.

Positive factors

  • 20.55m intercept exceeds the minimum width for a significant interval.
  • Grade is stronger than the companion 16B5DD001 interval.
  • Supports upgrade potential in the high grade core.

Negative factors

  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

16B5DD001ABlock 5 · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.55 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B5DD001A
Project
Block 5
Commodity
gold
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20.55 m
From
48.95 m
To
68.5 m
Hole Depth
75 m
Intercept Depth
48.95 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B5DD001A:48.95-68.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Maqail South
Easting
453578
Northing
2661240
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Minor gold credit within the same intercept as the copper result.

Positive factors

  • Gold accompanies the copper intersection.
  • Part of the same mineralized package as the copper result.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is very low.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

16B5DD002Block 5 · copperGrade: 6.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B5DD002
Project
Block 5
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
6.84
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2 m
From
47.5 m
To
49.5 m
Hole Depth
81.5 m
Intercept Depth
47.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B5DD002:47.5-49.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Maqail South
Easting
453578
Northing
2661240
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Very high-grade but narrow copper intercept from Maqail South.

Positive factors

  • Very high copper grade over a short interval.
  • Confirms high-grade mineralization within the prospect.

Negative factors

  • Only 2.0m thick, so scale is limited despite the grade.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

16B5DD002Block 5 · goldGrade: 0.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B5DD002
Project
Block 5
Commodity
gold
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
47.5 m
To
49.5 m
Hole Depth
81.5 m
Intercept Depth
47.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B5DD002:47.5-49.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Maqail South
Easting
453578
Northing
2661240
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Minor gold credit within a short high-grade copper interval.

Positive factors

  • Gold is present in the interval.
  • Supports polymetallic mineralization.

Negative factors

  • Gold is minor relative to copper.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

16B5DD003Block 5 · copperGrade: 7.86Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B5DD003
Project
Block 5
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
7.86
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.35 m
From
56 m
To
57.35 m
Hole Depth
72.8 m
Intercept Depth
56 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B5DD003:56-57.35
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Maqail South
Easting
453578
Northing
2661240
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Short but very high-grade copper interval from Maqail South.

Positive factors

  • Very high copper grade over a narrow interval.
  • Highest grade interval reported in the table for this hole.

Negative factors

  • Very narrow interval limits overall scale.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

16B5DD003Block 5 · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.35 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B5DD003
Project
Block 5
Commodity
gold
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.35 m
From
56 m
To
57.35 m
Hole Depth
72.8 m
Intercept Depth
56 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B5DD003:56-57.35
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Maqail South
Easting
453578
Northing
2661240
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Gold column for the interval is nil/zero in the table.

Positive factors

  • Gold was assayed within the interval.

Negative factors

  • No gold grade reported in the table row.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

16B4DD001Block 4 · copperGrade: 1.84Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD001
Project
Block 4
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.84
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.75 m
From
109.3 m
To
115.1 m
Hole Depth
261 m
Intercept Depth
109.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD001:109.3-115.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Dogs Bone/Aarja
Easting
440376
Northing
2692584
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Moderate copper intercept from the Dogs Bone/Aarja area.

Positive factors

  • Above the significant-intercept threshold used by the company.
  • Provides additional information on mineralized continuity at Bayda/Block 4 area.

Negative factors

  • Moderate width and grade compared with the stronger Block 5 results.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD001Block 4 · goldGrade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.75 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD001
Project
Block 4
Commodity
gold
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.8
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.75 m
From
109.3 m
To
115.1 m
Hole Depth
261 m
Intercept Depth
109.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD001:109.3-115.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Dogs Bone/Aarja
Easting
440376
Northing
2692584
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Associated gold credit within the Dogs Bone/Aarja interval.

Positive factors

  • Gold occurs alongside the copper intercept.
  • Grade is moderate for a byproduct gold credit.

Negative factors

  • Gold is secondary to copper.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD001Block 4 · copperGrade: 2.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2.51 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD001
Project
Block 4
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
2.62
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2.51 m
From
131.12 m
To
133.6 m
Hole Depth
261 m
Intercept Depth
109.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD001:131.12-133.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Dogs Bone/Aarja
Easting
440376
Northing
2692584
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Short high-grade copper intercept from the same hole.

Positive factors

  • High copper grade over a short interval.

Negative factors

  • Narrow width limits tonnage contribution.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD001Block 4 · goldGrade: 1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.51 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD001
Project
Block 4
Commodity
gold
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.51 m
From
131.12 m
To
133.6 m
Hole Depth
261 m
Intercept Depth
109.3 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD001:131.12-133.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Dogs Bone/Aarja
Easting
440376
Northing
2692584
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Associated gold intercept in a short copper-rich interval.

Positive factors

  • Gold is present in the interval.
  • Grade is around the moderate threshold for open-pit gold.

Negative factors

  • Short interval reduces scale.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD002Block 4 · copperGrade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD002
Project
Block 4
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
2 m
From
45 m
To
47 m
Hole Depth
139 m
Intercept Depth
45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD002:45-47
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bayda
Easting
441040
Northing
2694175
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Low-grade copper interval from Bayda.

Positive factors

  • Confirms mineralization at Bayda.
  • One of the first holes in the area.

Negative factors

  • Below the company’s stated significant-intercept threshold of 0.5% Cu.
  • Short width and modest grade.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD002Block 4 · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD002
Project
Block 4
Commodity
gold
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2 m
From
45 m
To
47 m
Hole Depth
139 m
Intercept Depth
45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD002:45-47
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bayda
Easting
441040
Northing
2694175
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Gold column for this interval is zero/blank in the table.

Positive factors

  • Gold was assayed in the interval.

Negative factors

  • No gold grade reported in the table row.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD002Block 4 · copperGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD002
Project
Block 4
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4 m
From
72 m
To
76 m
Hole Depth
139 m
Intercept Depth
45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD002:72-76
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bayda
Easting
441040
Northing
2694175
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Threshold-grade copper interval from Bayda.

Positive factors

  • Meets the stated 0.5% Cu significant-intercept threshold exactly.
  • Adds another mineralized interval at Bayda.

Negative factors

  • Only moderate grade and relatively short width.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD002Block 4 · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD002
Project
Block 4
Commodity
gold
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
72 m
To
76 m
Hole Depth
139 m
Intercept Depth
45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD002:72-76
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bayda
Easting
441040
Northing
2694175
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Gold column for this interval is zero/blank in the table.

Positive factors

  • Gold was assayed in the interval.

Negative factors

  • No gold grade reported in the table row.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD002Block 4 · copperGrade: 0.51Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD002
Project
Block 4
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.51
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.1 m
From
105.9 m
To
109 m
Hole Depth
139 m
Intercept Depth
45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD002:105.9-109
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bayda
Easting
441040
Northing
2694175
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Marginal copper interval from Bayda.

Positive factors

  • Slightly above the stated significant-intercept threshold.
  • Adds to the mineralized profile at Bayda.

Negative factors

  • Grade is only marginally above cut-off.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD002Block 4 · goldGrade: 0Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD002
Project
Block 4
Commodity
gold
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.1 m
From
105.9 m
To
109 m
Hole Depth
139 m
Intercept Depth
45 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD002:105.9-109
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bayda
Easting
441040
Northing
2694175
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Gold column for this interval is zero/blank in the table.

Positive factors

  • Gold was assayed in the interval.

Negative factors

  • No gold grade reported in the table row.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD003Block 4 · copperGrade: 0.69Grade Unit: %Intercept: 33.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD003
Project
Block 4
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.69
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
33.4 m
From
87 m
To
120.4 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD003:87-120.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bayda
Easting
440997
Northing
2694275
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Broad copper intercept at Bayda with meaningful width but lower grade.

Positive factors

  • Broad 33.4m mineralized zone.
  • Width supports a larger-tonnage lower-grade target as described in the release.

Negative factors

  • Grade is below the stronger Block 5 intercepts.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD003Block 4 · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 33.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD003
Project
Block 4
Commodity
gold
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
33.4 m
From
87 m
To
120.4 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD003:87-120.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bayda
Easting
440997
Northing
2694275
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Associated gold within the broad Bayda interval.

Positive factors

  • Gold accompanies the broad copper zone.
  • Adds polymetallic context to Bayda.

Negative factors

  • Gold grade is low.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD003Block 4 · copperGrade: 1.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD003
Project
Block 4
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.56
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
4 m
From
101 m
To
105 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD003:101-105
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bayda
Easting
440997
Northing
2694275
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Higher-grade copper sub-interval within Bayda hole 16B4DD003.

Positive factors

  • High-grade sub-interval within the broader Bayda zone.

Negative factors

  • Only 4m wide.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD003Block 4 · goldGrade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD003
Project
Block 4
Commodity
gold
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
4 m
From
101 m
To
105 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD003:101-105
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bayda
Easting
440997
Northing
2694275
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Associated gold in the higher-grade Bayda sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Gold is meaningful alongside the higher-grade copper sub-interval.

Negative factors

  • Gold is secondary to copper.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD003Block 4 · copperGrade: 1.22Grade Unit: %Intercept: 5.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD003
Project
Block 4
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
1.22
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
5.1 m
From
111.9 m
To
117 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD003:111.9-117
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bayda
Easting
440997
Northing
2694275
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Moderate-grade copper sub-interval in Bayda hole 16B4DD003.

Positive factors

  • Good grade over a 5.1m interval.
  • Adds to the mineralized width in the hole.

Negative factors

  • Still narrower than the broad outer zone.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B4DD003Block 4 · goldGrade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.1 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD003
Project
Block 4
Commodity
gold
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.1 m
From
111.9 m
To
117 m
Hole Depth
150 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B4DD003:111.9-117
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Bayda
Easting
440997
Northing
2694275
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
4 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Minor gold credit within the Bayda sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Gold is present within the sub-interval.

Negative factors

  • Low gold grade.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

16B5DD012Block 5 · copperGrade: 4.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B5DD012
Project
Block 5
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
4.39
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.9 m
From
57.5 m
To
59.4 m
Hole Depth
81 m
Intercept Depth
57.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B5DD012:57.5-59.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Mahab 4
Easting
468700
Northing
2656216
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Short high-grade copper intercept from Mahab 4.

Positive factors

  • High-grade copper interval at Mahab 4.
  • Matches the headline statement of high grade copper intersected.

Negative factors

  • Short width limits scale.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

16B5DD012Block 5 · zincGrade: 7.6Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B5DD012
Project
Block 5
Commodity
zinc
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
7.6
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.9 m
From
57.5 m
To
59.4 m
Hole Depth
81 m
Intercept Depth
57.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B5DD012:57.5-59.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Mahab 4
Easting
468700
Northing
2656216
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Byproduct zinc credit from the Mahab 4 interval.

Positive factors

  • Zinc is material within the same interval.
  • The release explicitly highlights the zinc assay.

Negative factors

  • Zinc is secondary to copper in the announcement.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

16B5DD012Block 5 · goldGrade: 0.52Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.9 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B5DD012
Project
Block 5
Commodity
gold
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
0.52
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.9 m
From
57.5 m
To
59.4 m
Hole Depth
81 m
Intercept Depth
57.5 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
16B5DD012:57.5-59.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

Location
Mahab 4
Easting
468700
Northing
2656216
CRS
WGS84 Zone 40N
Loc. Confidence
high
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
Yes
Deleterious Elements
arsenic, antimony, bismuth, cadmium, fluorine, mercury, sulfur

Compositing

Cutoff Grade
0.5
Cutoff Unit
% Cu
Dilution Disclosed
Yes
Max Dilution
3 m

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Associated gold within the Mahab 4 interval.

Positive factors

  • Gold grade is above weak open-pit levels.
  • Adds to the polymetallic nature of the interval.

Negative factors

  • Very short interval.
  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.

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

Compositing Transparentpositive

Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade and internal dilution are both stated

Deleterious Elements Presentnegative

A source-stated penalty, refractory or recovery concern in the fact's scope. Element detection alone, including measured elements explicitly below penalty thresholds, does not trigger this tag. Respect negation and retain a separately stated concern even when another risk is explicitly absent.

Why it applies: deleterious_flag is true

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

16B4DD012Block 5 · copperGrade: 2.66Grade Unit: %Intercept: 25.63 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
16B4DD012
Project
Block 5
Commodity
copper
Region
oman
Reported Region
oman
Ticker
SAV

Geometry

Grade
2.66
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
25.63 m
From
49.37 m
To
75 m
Hole Depth
81 m

Classification

Deposit Type
vms
Sample Type
drill

Location

Location
Maqail South
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Bureau Veritas
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QP Signed
Yes

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Reasoning: Broad copper intercept at Maqail South with strong grade and width for the stated VMS setting.

Positive factors

  • 25.63m intercept exceeds the reported significant-intercept threshold.
  • Grade is strong for a VMS-style copper result.
  • Hole adds to the stated potential expansion of the high grade portion.

Negative factors

  • Reported as down hole width; true width is not known.
  • No metal equivalent values used.

Evidence · text

“25.63m at 2.66% copper and 0.1g/t gold from 49.37m”

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

Cut Off Undisclosednegative

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

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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.