# Smooth Rock Announces Upcoming Diamond Drill Program at the Palmetto Gold Project Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/smooth-rock-announces-upcoming-diamond-drill-program-at-the-palmetto-gold-projec--e5fc14b8-8960-4e0d-ae98-a6ac17bbf061 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SMRV/news/6428517116808443/smooth-rock-announces-upcoming-diamond-drill-program-at-the-palmetto-gold-projec Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2020-12-02T13:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. - Ticker: SOCK - Exchange: TSX - Region: Nevada - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Silver - Document categories: Resource update, Drill results - Extracted: 2026-09-16 23:19:05 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. has announced an upcoming diamond drill program at the Palmetto Gold Project in Nevada, scheduled for mid-January 2021. The company also summarized its recent NI 43-101 compliant Inferred resource estimate, which includes 9.57 Mt of gold and silver at 0.96 g/t Au and 6.58 g/t Ag. Reasoning: The company is summarizing a recent resource update to provide context for an upcoming drill program designed to expand the resource. - Positive factor: Resource update provides clear baseline for upcoming drill program - Positive factor: NI 43-101 compliant resource estimation by independent QP - Positive factor: Upcoming drill program targets expansion and depth - Negative factor: Resource is 100% Inferred, representing high geological risk Facts used in scoring: 10 ## Classification and evidence **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: The entire resource is classified as Inferred. Evidence · text > classified as an inferred resource **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: The resource estimation was completed using NI 43-101 standards. Evidence · text > completed using NI 43-101 standards of practice **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: Todd McCracken, P.Geo. is named as the independent QP for the resource estimation. Evidence · text > prepared by WSP's author and independent qualified person, Todd McCracken, P.Geo. **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: While cut-offs are provided for the summary table, the specific compositing cut-off for the whole resource is not explicitly stated in the prose, though the table rows specify them. Evidence · text > summarizes the pit constrained resource estimation at the 0.15 g/t gold cut-off **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: A current resource fact retains the disclosed cut-off grade ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Resource Estimates (10) ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/smooth-rock-announces-upcoming-diamond-drill-program-at-the-palmetto-gold-projec--e5fc14b8-8960-4e0d-ae98-a6ac17bbf061#fact-resource-facts-0) Palmetto Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Palmetto Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: Nevada - Ticker: SOCK #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Todd McCracken - Resource group id: resource:81c6fb9f1e62ba5c24f3 - Deposit or zone: Palmetto Project - Mining method: open\_pit - Material type: unspecified #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 9397000 - Grade: 0.93 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 281581 - Contained Unit: oz - Cutoff Grade: 0.15 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2020-10-20 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred pit resource component. Evidence · table > 0.93 Context: 9,397 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/smooth-rock-announces-upcoming-diamond-drill-program-at-the-palmetto-gold-projec--e5fc14b8-8960-4e0d-ae98-a6ac17bbf061#fact-resource-facts-1) Palmetto Gold Project · silver #### Identity - Project: Palmetto Gold Project - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: Nevada - Ticker: SOCK #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Todd McCracken - Resource group id: resource:81c6fb9f1e62ba5c24f3 - Deposit or zone: Palmetto Project - Mining method: open\_pit - Material type: unspecified #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 9397000 - Grade: 6.38 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 1926652 - Contained Unit: oz - Cutoff Grade: 0.15 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2020-10-20 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred pit silver component. Evidence · table > 6.38 Context: 9,397 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/smooth-rock-announces-upcoming-diamond-drill-program-at-the-palmetto-gold-projec--e5fc14b8-8960-4e0d-ae98-a6ac17bbf061#fact-resource-facts-2) Palmetto Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Palmetto Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: Nevada - Ticker: SOCK #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Todd McCracken - Resource group id: resource:90f20cd4cf9db5dc8f0e - Deposit or zone: Palmetto Project - Mining method: underground - Material type: unspecified #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 170000 - Grade: 2.76 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 11114 - Contained Unit: oz - Cutoff Grade: 2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2020-10-20 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred underground gold component. Evidence · table > 2.76 Context: 170 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/smooth-rock-announces-upcoming-diamond-drill-program-at-the-palmetto-gold-projec--e5fc14b8-8960-4e0d-ae98-a6ac17bbf061#fact-resource-facts-3) Palmetto Gold Project · silver #### Identity - Project: Palmetto Gold Project - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: Nevada - Ticker: SOCK #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Todd McCracken - Resource group id: resource:90f20cd4cf9db5dc8f0e - Deposit or zone: Palmetto Project - Mining method: underground - Material type: unspecified #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 170000 - Grade: 17.51 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 95926 - Contained Unit: oz - Cutoff Grade: 2 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2020-10-20 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred underground silver component. Evidence · table > 17.51 Context: 170 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/smooth-rock-announces-upcoming-diamond-drill-program-at-the-palmetto-gold-projec--e5fc14b8-8960-4e0d-ae98-a6ac17bbf061#fact-resource-facts-4) Palmetto Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Palmetto Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: Nevada - Ticker: SOCK #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Todd McCracken - Resource group id: resource:368b934951d785937c41 - Deposit or zone: Palmetto Project - Mining method: open\_pit - Material type: unspecified #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 9397 - Grade: 0.93 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 0.15 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2020-10-20 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred pit resource component. \(Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.\) Evidence · table > 0.93 Context: 9,397 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/smooth-rock-announces-upcoming-diamond-drill-program-at-the-palmetto-gold-projec--e5fc14b8-8960-4e0d-ae98-a6ac17bbf061#fact-resource-facts-5) Palmetto Gold Project · silver #### Identity - Project: Palmetto Gold Project - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: Nevada - Ticker: SOCK #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Todd McCracken - Resource group id: resource:368b934951d785937c41 - Deposit or zone: Palmetto Project - Mining method: open\_pit - Material type: unspecified #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 9397 - Grade: 6.38 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 0.15 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2020-10-20 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred pit resource component. \(Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.\) Evidence · table > 6.38 Context: 9,397 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/smooth-rock-announces-upcoming-diamond-drill-program-at-the-palmetto-gold-projec--e5fc14b8-8960-4e0d-ae98-a6ac17bbf061#fact-resource-facts-6) Palmetto Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Palmetto Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: Nevada - Ticker: SOCK #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Todd McCracken - Resource group id: resource:843afacc40c55e94940d - Deposit or zone: Palmetto Project - Mining method: open\_pit - Material type: unspecified #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 170 - Grade: 2.76 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 0.15 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2020-10-20 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred pit resource component. \(Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.\) Evidence · table > 2.76 Context: 170 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/smooth-rock-announces-upcoming-diamond-drill-program-at-the-palmetto-gold-projec--e5fc14b8-8960-4e0d-ae98-a6ac17bbf061#fact-resource-facts-7) Palmetto Gold Project · silver #### Identity - Project: Palmetto Gold Project - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: Nevada - Ticker: SOCK #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Todd McCracken - Resource group id: resource:843afacc40c55e94940d - Deposit or zone: Palmetto Project - Mining method: open\_pit - Material type: unspecified #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 170 - Grade: 17.51 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 0.15 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2020-10-20 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred pit resource component. \(Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.\) Evidence · table > 17.51 Context: 170 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/smooth-rock-announces-upcoming-diamond-drill-program-at-the-palmetto-gold-projec--e5fc14b8-8960-4e0d-ae98-a6ac17bbf061#fact-resource-facts-8) Palmetto Gold Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Palmetto Gold Project - Commodity: gold - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: Nevada - Ticker: SOCK #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Todd McCracken - Resource group id: resource:4fd45ea61aea37e75547 - Mining method: open\_pit #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 9567 - Grade: 0.96 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 0.15 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2020-10-20 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred pit resource component. \(Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.\) Evidence · table > 0.96 Context: 9,567 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/smooth-rock-announces-upcoming-diamond-drill-program-at-the-palmetto-gold-projec--e5fc14b8-8960-4e0d-ae98-a6ac17bbf061#fact-resource-facts-9) Palmetto Gold Project · silver #### Identity - Project: Palmetto Gold Project - Commodity: silver - Region: usa\_nv - Reported Region: Nevada - Ticker: SOCK #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2020-10-20T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Todd McCracken - Resource group id: resource:4fd45ea61aea37e75547 - Mining method: open\_pit #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 9567 - Grade: 6.58 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 0.15 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2020-10-20 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2020-12-02T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred pit resource component. \(Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.\) Evidence · table > 6.58 Context: 9,567 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: qp\_signed is true **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported ## 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.