# South Pacific Metals Announces More Mineralised Structures Discovered at Ontenu NE: Assay Results up to 13.9g/t Au, 388g/t Ag, 0.26% Cu Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-announces-more-mineralised-structures-discovered-at-ontenu--a44aa6a2-2579-46b8-a3a0-7dac6d5e9cc9 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SPMC/news/8021121633545115/south-pacific-metals-announces-more-mineralised-structures-discovered-at-ontenu- Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2025-10-06T11:30:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: South Pacific Metals Corp. - Ticker: SPMC - Exchange: TSX - Region: Papua New Guinea - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Silver, Copper - Document categories: Drill results, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-19 01:28:13 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.70 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary South Pacific Metals has announced new high-grade rock chip assays from the Ontenu NE prospect, including 13.9 g/t Au and 388 g/t Ag. These new structures expand the mineralized footprint south of previously reported zones in the Kainantu Gold District, Papua New Guinea. Reasoning: The announcement reports significant new high-grade rock chip intercepts \(13.9 g/t Au\) that expand previously known mineralized structures in a high-profile district. - Positive factor: High-grade gold and silver rock chip intercepts - Positive factor: Discovery of new mineralized structures expanding previous zones - Positive factor: Proximity to major producer K92 Mining - Positive factor: QA/QC protocols disclosed with QP sign-off Facts used in scoring: 6 ## Classification and evidence **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: New structures are described as expanding the zone previously reported on September 17, 2025. Evidence · text > These new northwest trending structures are south of, and expand, the zone previously reported on September 17, 2025 **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: Release includes details on laboratory \(Intertek\), methods \(fire assay, 3-acid digest\), and use of standards/blanks/duplicates. Evidence · text > Certified reference material, duplicates and blanks were inserted into the rock sample stream **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: The project is adjacent to and within the same corridor as the K92 Mining gold-copper mine. Evidence · text > The Project lies within a major NE-SW corridor known as the Kainantu Transfer Zone, which also hosts the large Kainantu Gold-Copper mine being mined by K92 Mining Ltd. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (6) ### E21070 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-announces-more-mineralised-structures-discovered-at-ontenu--a44aa6a2-2579-46b8-a3a0-7dac6d5e9cc9#fact-drill-facts-0) Osena · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: E21070 - Project: Osena - Commodity: gold - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 13.9 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Ontenu NE - Easting: 365639 - Northing: 9295498 - Elevation: 1709 m - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 13.9 g/t Au is a significant high-grade intercept for an epithermal system. - Positive factor: High-grade gold intercept Evidence · table > 13.9 Context: 365639 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10890/269183\_dc73ed94b4" ### E21070 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-announces-more-mineralised-structures-discovered-at-ontenu--a44aa6a2-2579-46b8-a3a0-7dac6d5e9cc9#fact-drill-facts-1) Osena · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: E21070 - Project: Osena - Commodity: silver - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 388 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Ontenu NE - Easting: 365639 - Northing: 9295498 - Elevation: 1709 m - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Strong silver grade coincident with high gold. - Positive factor: High-grade silver intercept Evidence · table > 388 Context: 365639 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10890/269183\_dc73ed94b4" ### E21070 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-announces-more-mineralised-structures-discovered-at-ontenu--a44aa6a2-2579-46b8-a3a0-7dac6d5e9cc9#fact-drill-facts-2) Osena · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: E21070 - Project: Osena - Commodity: copper - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 218 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Ontenu NE - Easting: 365639 - Northing: 9295498 - Elevation: 1709 m - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Copper is present as a minor component in this high-grade Au-Ag sample. - Positive factor: Presence of copper in gold-silver structure Evidence · table > 218 Context: 365639 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10890/269183\_dc73ed94b4" ### E21056 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-announces-more-mineralised-structures-discovered-at-ontenu--a44aa6a2-2579-46b8-a3a0-7dac6d5e9cc9#fact-drill-facts-3) Osena · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: E21056 - Project: Osena - Commodity: gold - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 3.68 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Ontenu NE - Easting: 365767 - Northing: 9295380 - Elevation: 1712 m - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: 3.68 g/t Au is a solid intercept for this deposit type. - Positive factor: Strong gold grade Evidence · table > 3.68 Context: 365767 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10890/269183\_dc73ed94b4" ### E21056 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-announces-more-mineralised-structures-discovered-at-ontenu--a44aa6a2-2579-46b8-a3a0-7dac6d5e9cc9#fact-drill-facts-4) Osena · silver #### Identity - Hole ID: E21056 - Project: Osena - Commodity: silver - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 302 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Ontenu NE - Easting: 365767 - Northing: 9295380 - Elevation: 1712 m - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: High silver grade coincident with gold. - Positive factor: Strong silver grade Evidence · table > 302 Context: 365767 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10890/269183\_dc73ed94b4" ### E21056 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-announces-more-mineralised-structures-discovered-at-ontenu--a44aa6a2-2579-46b8-a3a0-7dac6d5e9cc9#fact-drill-facts-5) Osena · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: E21056 - Project: Osena - Commodity: copper - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 320 - Grade Unit: ppm #### Classification - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Location: Ontenu NE - Easting: 365767 - Northing: 9295380 - Elevation: 1712 m - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes - QA/QC Methods: standards, blanks, duplicates #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2025-10-06T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Copper is present in the vein. - Positive factor: Presence of copper Evidence · table > 320 Context: 365767 #### Tags used in scoring **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods \(blanks, standards, duplicates\). Why it applies: qaqc\_disclosed is true **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/10890/269183\_dc73ed94b4" ## 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.