Savannah Resources Plc / Index: AIM / Epic: SAV / Sector: Mining
Original announcement by research on
- Company
- Savannah Resources Plc
- Ticker
- SAV
- Exchange
- LSE
- Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver, Lead, Zinc
- Document categories
- Agreement transaction, Resource update, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-20 00:11:52 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Savannah Resources announced an agreement to acquire interests in the Block 5 and Block 6 copper projects in Oman from Gentor Resources. The release also restates existing Block 5 resource and drill results, and outlines a future exploration programme and acquisition terms. It is primarily a transaction announcement with resource background, not a fresh drilling or resource update.
Reasoning: The dominant current event is Savannah's agreement to acquire the Oman copper projects, with resource figures and exploration context supplied as supporting background. The release is strategically positive but mostly transaction-led rather than a new technical result.
Positive factors
- Acquisition gives Savannah access to 100% of GRL and interests in Block 5 and Block 6 copper projects.
- Document discloses an indicated and inferred mineral resource of 1.7Mt at 2.2% Cu from Block 5.
- Management states the projects contain high-grade copper deposits with gold credits and open-pittable targets.
Negative factors
- The drilling intersections and resource figures are historical/project background rather than new assays in this release.
- The acquisition still requires completion formalities and regulatory approvals.
- The exploration programme is planned for future commencement rather than a current operational result.
Facts used in scoring: 35
Classification and evidence
Nearology Playneutral · Story-specific tag
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The projects are described as being within the highly prospective copper-rich Seminail Ophiolite belt and near known copper deposits.
Evidence · text
“highly prospective Block 5 and Block 6 copper projects”
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: The announcement states that Dale Ferguson reviewed and approved the technical information and qualifies as a Competent Person.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Mr D. Ferguson”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 35. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (35)
indicatedBlock 5 · copperTonnes: 9000Grade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:4c5a94cd8f6227e2d93d
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 9000
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t gold
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is a historical resource row from Table 1, not a new estimate in the announcement.
Positive factors
- Resource figure is explicitly stated for Block 5.
- Competent Person sign-off is disclosed elsewhere in the announcement.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
- Very small tonnage in relation to the project scale.
Evidence · table
“0.2”
Context: 9
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · goldTonnes: 9000Grade: 1.4Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:4c5a94cd8f6227e2d93d
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 9000
- Grade
- 1.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t gold
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the gold grade from the oxide resource table, restated for background.
Positive factors
- Gold grade is stated for the oxide resource at Mahab 4.
- Cut-off grade is disclosed.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
- Very small tonnage limits scale.
Evidence · table
“1.4”
Context: 9
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · silverTonnes: 9000Grade: 19.7Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:4c5a94cd8f6227e2d93d
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 9000
- Grade
- 19.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t gold
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is a byproduct silver grade from the oxide resource table.
Positive factors
- Silver grade is disclosed alongside the oxide resource.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
- Small tonnage.
Evidence · table
“19.7”
Context: 9
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · leadTonnes: 9000Grade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:4c5a94cd8f6227e2d93d
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 9000
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t gold
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the lead grade from the oxide resource table.
Positive factors
- Lead grade is explicitly listed in the oxide resource table.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
- Very low grade and small tonnage.
Evidence · table
“0.01”
Context: 9
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · zincTonnes: 9000Grade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:4c5a94cd8f6227e2d93d
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 9000
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t gold
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the zinc grade from the oxide resource table.
Positive factors
- Zinc grade is explicitly listed in the oxide resource table.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
- Very low grade and small tonnage.
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 9
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · copperTonnes: 19000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:da92e86f7429bfff4553
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 19000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t gold
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the inferred copper grade from the oxide resource table.
Positive factors
- Resource figure is explicitly stated for Mahab 4 inferred oxide material.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
- Low grade and small tonnage.
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 19
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · goldTonnes: 19000Grade: 0.8Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:da92e86f7429bfff4553
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 19000
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t gold
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the inferred gold grade from the oxide resource table.
Positive factors
- Gold grade is stated for the inferred oxide resource at Mahab 4.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
- Small tonnage.
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 19
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · silverTonnes: 19000Grade: 7.7Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:da92e86f7429bfff4553
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 19000
- Grade
- 7.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t gold
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the inferred silver grade from the oxide resource table.
Positive factors
- Silver grade is listed in the oxide resource table.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
- Small tonnage.
Evidence · table
“7.7”
Context: 19
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · leadTonnes: 19000Grade: 0.03Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:da92e86f7429bfff4553
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 19000
- Grade
- 0.03
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t gold
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the lead grade from the oxide resource table.
Positive factors
- Lead grade is explicitly listed in the oxide resource table.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.03”
Context: 19
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · zincTonnes: 19000Grade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:da92e86f7429bfff4553
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 19000
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t gold
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the zinc grade from the oxide resource table.
Positive factors
- Zinc grade is explicitly listed in the oxide resource table.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.04”
Context: 19
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · copperTonnes: 916000Grade: 2.8Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:40e065edc0366bf8a79d
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 916000
- Grade
- 2.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the indicated copper resource from Table 2.
Positive factors
- Grade is strong and the sulphide resource is explicitly stated.
- Cut-off grade is disclosed.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“2.8”
Context: 916
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · goldTonnes: 916000Grade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:40e065edc0366bf8a79d
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 916000
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the indicated gold grade from Table 2.
Positive factors
- Gold grade is stated for the sulphide resource.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
- Modest grade against the stated context.
Evidence · table
“0.2”
Context: 916
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · silverTonnes: 916000Grade: 8.5Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:40e065edc0366bf8a79d
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 916000
- Grade
- 8.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the indicated silver grade from Table 2.
Positive factors
- Silver grade is explicitly listed.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“8.5”
Context: 916
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · leadTonnes: 916000Grade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:40e065edc0366bf8a79d
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 916000
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the lead grade from Table 2.
Positive factors
- Lead grade is explicitly listed.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.080”
Context: 916
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · zincTonnes: 916000Grade: 0.54Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:40e065edc0366bf8a79d
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 916000
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the zinc grade from Table 2.
Positive factors
- Zinc grade is explicitly listed in Table 2.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 916
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · copperTonnes: 590000Grade: 0.9Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:3605aa5d08c3ef874af9
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 590000
- Grade
- 0.9
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the inferred copper resource from Table 2.
Positive factors
- Inferred sulphide copper resource is explicitly stated.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.9”
Context: 590
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · goldTonnes: 590000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:3605aa5d08c3ef874af9
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 590000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the inferred gold grade from Table 2.
Positive factors
- Gold grade is stated for the inferred sulphide resource.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
- Low grade.
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 590
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · silverTonnes: 590000Grade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:3605aa5d08c3ef874af9
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 590000
- Grade
- 2.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the inferred silver grade from Table 2.
Positive factors
- Silver grade is explicitly listed.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“2.5”
Context: 590
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · leadTonnes: 590000Grade: 0.012Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:3605aa5d08c3ef874af9
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 590000
- Grade
- 0.012
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the lead grade from Table 2.
Positive factors
- Lead grade is explicitly listed.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.012”
Context: 590
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · zincTonnes: 590000Grade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:3605aa5d08c3ef874af9
- Deposit or zone
- Mahab 4
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 590000
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the zinc grade from Table 2.
Positive factors
- Zinc grade is explicitly listed.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 590
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · copperTonnes: 160000Grade: 3.8Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:21a6609b2c854feb9791
- Deposit or zone
- Maqail South
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 160000
- Grade
- 3.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the inferred copper resource from Maqail South in Table 2.
Positive factors
- High copper grade is explicitly stated for Maqail South.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
- Inferred category only.
Evidence · table
“3.8”
Context: 160
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · goldTonnes: 160000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:21a6609b2c854feb9791
- Deposit or zone
- Maqail South
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 160000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the inferred gold grade from Maqail South in Table 2.
Positive factors
- Gold grade is listed.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 160
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · silverTonnes: 160000Grade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:21a6609b2c854feb9791
- Deposit or zone
- Maqail South
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 160000
- Grade
- 2.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the inferred silver grade from Maqail South in Table 2.
Positive factors
- Silver grade is explicitly listed.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“2.4”
Context: 160
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · leadTonnes: 160000Grade: 0.002Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:21a6609b2c854feb9791
- Deposit or zone
- Maqail South
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 160000
- Grade
- 0.002
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the lead grade from Maqail South in Table 2.
Positive factors
- Lead grade is explicitly listed.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.002”
Context: 160
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · zincTonnes: 160000Grade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:21a6609b2c854feb9791
- Deposit or zone
- Maqail South
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 160000
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the zinc grade from Maqail South in Table 2.
Positive factors
- Zinc grade is explicitly listed.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: 160
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · copperTonnes: 916000Grade: 2.8Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:dbe3a9172de1e2708957
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 916000
- Grade
- 2.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the total indicated sulphide resource row.
Positive factors
- Total indicated sulphide tonnage and grade are explicitly stated.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“2.8”
Context: 916
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · goldTonnes: 916000Grade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:dbe3a9172de1e2708957
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 916000
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the total indicated gold grade.
Positive factors
- Gold grade is explicitly stated in the total indicated row.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.2”
Context: 916
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · silverTonnes: 916000Grade: 8.5Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:dbe3a9172de1e2708957
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 916000
- Grade
- 8.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the total indicated silver grade.
Positive factors
- Silver grade is explicitly stated.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“8.5”
Context: 916
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · leadTonnes: 916000Grade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:dbe3a9172de1e2708957
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 916000
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the total indicated lead grade.
Positive factors
- Lead grade is explicitly stated.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.080”
Context: 916
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedBlock 5 · zincTonnes: 916000Grade: 0.54Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:dbe3a9172de1e2708957
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 916000
- Grade
- 0.54
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the total indicated zinc grade.
Positive factors
- Zinc grade is explicitly stated.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.54”
Context: 916
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · copperTonnes: 750000Grade: 1.5Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:a89df66a1ff1a6906c17
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 750000
- Grade
- 1.5
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the total inferred sulphide copper resource row.
Positive factors
- Total inferred sulphide copper resource is explicitly stated.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“1.5”
Context: 750
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · goldTonnes: 750000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:a89df66a1ff1a6906c17
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 750000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the total inferred gold grade.
Positive factors
- Gold grade is explicitly stated.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.1”
Context: 750
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · silverTonnes: 750000Grade: 2.5Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:a89df66a1ff1a6906c17
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 750000
- Grade
- 2.5
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the total inferred silver grade.
Positive factors
- Silver grade is explicitly stated.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“2.5”
Context: 750
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · leadTonnes: 750000Grade: 0.01Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:a89df66a1ff1a6906c17
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 750000
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the total inferred lead grade.
Positive factors
- Lead grade is explicitly stated.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.010”
Context: 750
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredBlock 5 · zincTonnes: 750000Grade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Block 5
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- sultanate of oman
- Reported Region
- Sultanate of Oman
- Ticker
- SAV
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2014-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:a89df66a1ff1a6906c17
- Deposit or zone
- Total
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 750000
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- % copper
Lab
- Laboratory
- H&SC
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
Reasoning: This is the total inferred zinc grade.
Positive factors
- Zinc grade is explicitly stated.
Negative factors
- Historical resource estimate restated in this announcement.
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 750
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut Off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
DFS Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.