# South Pacific Metals Corp. Reports Rock Chip Assays with High-Grade Copper up to 21.2% at Ontenu NE

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SPMC/news/6343987005570980/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to-

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2025-11-11T12:30:00.000Z

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: Copper

- Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver, Zinc

- Document categories: Drill results

- Extracted: 2026-09-19 01:12:18 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

South Pacific Metals Corp. announced high-grade rock chip assay results from its Ontenu NE prospect in Papua New Guinea, part of the Osena Project. The results include exceptional copper grades up to 21.19% Cu, with significant associated gold and silver, extending the known polymetallic mineralization. The company plans to follow up with drill testing of the newly identified structures.

Reasoning: The document reports exceptional high-grade copper, gold, and silver rock chip assay results from the Ontenu NE prospect, significantly extending the known mineralization and highlighting the project's potential. While rock chip samples are selective, the grades are bonanza-level for copper, indicating strong prospectivity. QA/QC is disclosed, adding confidence to the results.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grades reported from rock chip samples, including 21.19% Cu and 18.14% Cu, which are well above typical thresholds for epithermal deposits.

- Positive factor: High associated silver and gold grades, indicating polymetallic mineralization.

- Positive factor: The results extend the known mineralized footprint and highlight the potential of the Ontenu NE area.

- Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, including certified lab and QP sign-off.

- Negative factor: Rock chip samples are selective and may not be representative of the overall mineralization, leading to potential overestimation of grades.

- Negative factor: The widths reported are for surface samples and not true widths from drilling, which can be misleading.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 47

## Classification and evidence

**Bonanza Intercept**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.

Why it applies: The copper grades of 21.19% and 18.14% are exceptionally high for an epithermal deposit, well above the strong threshold for copper.

Evidence · text

> 21.2% Cu, 214 g/t Ag, \(0.41 g/t Au\) \(0.25m massive sulphide in splay structure\)

**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: The release details QA/QC procedures including the use of certified reference material, duplicates, and blanks, and mentions Intertek as the laboratory.

Evidence · text

> Certified reference material, duplicates and blanks were inserted into the rock sample stream to monitor laboratory performance, with no significant variations from expected results.

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

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: Darren Holden, a 'Qualified Person' as defined under NI 43-101, reviewed and approved the scientific and technical information.

Evidence · text

> reviewed and approved by Darren Holden, BSc\(Hons\) \(Geology\), PhD, FAusIMM, a "Qualified Person" as defined under the Canadian Institute of Mining National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects .

**Apparent Width Only**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: The reported widths are for surface rock chip samples or channel samples, and no true width is stated or estimated.

Evidence · text

> 21.2% Cu, 214 g/t Ag, \(0.41 g/t Au\) \(0.25m massive sulphide in splay structure\)

**Step-Out Extension**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: The results from Ontenu NE, particularly the high-grade copper, highlight the potential of the entire area and complement previously released gold results, suggesting an expansion of known mineralization.

Evidence · text

> These new copper results highlight the high potential of the entire Ontenu NE area, and we look forward to drill testing all the structures that have been discovered.

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 47. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Drill Results (47)

### Fact 1

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-0)

Osena · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 21.19
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.25 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366298
- Northing: 9296284
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows an exceptionally high copper grade, indicating bonanza-style mineralization. The associated silver is also very high. While a surface sample, it strongly highlights the prospectivity of the area.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade \(21.19%\) for an epithermal deposit.

- Positive factor: High associated silver grade \(214 g/t Ag\).

- Positive factor: Indicates strong polymetallic mineralization.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 21.19

Context: E22504

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 2

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-1)

Osena · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 214
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.25 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366298
- Northing: 9296284
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The high silver grade in this rock chip sample, alongside exceptional copper, indicates significant polymetallic potential. It's a strong result for a surface sample.

- Positive factor: Very high silver grade \(214 g/t\) associated with bonanza copper.

- Positive factor: Contributes to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 214

Context: E22504

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 3

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-2)

Osena · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.41
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.25 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366298
- Northing: 9296284
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade, while not bonanza, is a positive contributor to the overall polymetallic nature of this high-grade rock chip sample.

- Positive factor: Gold grade contributes to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is moderate compared to the bonanza copper and silver grades.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 0.41

Context: E22504

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 4

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-3)

Osena · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.25 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366298
- Northing: 9296284
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of zinc indicates a broader polymetallic system.

- Negative factor: Zinc grade is very low and likely not economically significant.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: E22504

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 5

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-4)

Osena · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 18.14
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366263
- Northing: 9296374
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample also shows an exceptionally high copper grade, reinforcing the bonanza-style mineralization in the area. The associated silver is also very high.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade \(18.14%\) for an epithermal deposit.

- Positive factor: High associated silver grade \(310 g/t Ag\).

- Positive factor: Indicates strong polymetallic mineralization.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 18.14

Context: E22511

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 6

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-5)

Osena · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 310
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366263
- Northing: 9296374
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The very high silver grade in this rock chip sample, combined with exceptional copper, indicates significant polymetallic potential and is a strong result for a surface sample.

- Positive factor: Very high silver grade \(310 g/t\) associated with bonanza copper.

- Positive factor: Contributes significantly to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 310

Context: E22511

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 7

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-6)

Osena · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.32
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366263
- Northing: 9296374
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade, while not exceptional, adds to the polymetallic nature of this high-grade rock chip sample.

- Positive factor: Gold grade contributes to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is moderate compared to the bonanza copper and silver grades.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 0.32

Context: E22511

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 8

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-7)

Osena · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.7 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366263
- Northing: 9296374
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of zinc indicates a broader polymetallic system.

- Negative factor: Zinc grade is very low and likely not economically significant.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: E22511

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 9

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-8)

Osena · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 12.36
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366286
- Northing: 9296298
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows an exceptionally high copper grade, further highlighting the bonanza-style mineralization in the area. The associated silver is also very high.

- Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade \(12.36%\) for an epithermal deposit.

- Positive factor: High associated silver grade \(131 g/t Ag\).

- Positive factor: Indicates strong polymetallic mineralization.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 12.36

Context: E22444

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 10

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-9)

Osena · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 131
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366286
- Northing: 9296298
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The high silver grade in this rock chip sample, combined with exceptional copper, indicates significant polymetallic potential and is a strong result for a surface sample.

- Positive factor: High silver grade \(131 g/t\) associated with exceptional copper.

- Positive factor: Contributes significantly to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 131

Context: E22444

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 11

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-10)

Osena · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.21
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366286
- Northing: 9296298
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a good gold grade, adding to the polymetallic nature of the high-grade copper and silver mineralization.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade \(1.21 g/t\) for an epithermal deposit.

- Positive factor: Contributes to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 1.21

Context: E22444

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 12

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-11)

Osena · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.02
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.35 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366286
- Northing: 9296298
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of zinc indicates a broader polymetallic system.

- Negative factor: Zinc grade is very low and likely not economically significant.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 0.02

Context: E22444

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 13

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-12)

Osena · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: channel

#### Location

- Location: Onki Creek Fault zone
- Easting: 366301
- Northing: 9296281
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This channel sample shows a low copper grade, but the 1m width provides some indication of broader mineralization within the fault breccia.

- Positive factor: Copper grade is present in a 1m channel sample, indicating broader mineralization.

- Negative factor: Copper grade is low compared to other high-grade samples.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · text

> 0.2% Cu, 32 g/t Ag, \(8.6 g/t Au\) \(1m wide channel sample in fault breccia\)

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 14

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-13)

Osena · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 32
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: channel

#### Location

- Location: Onki Creek Fault zone
- Easting: 366301
- Northing: 9296281
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This channel sample shows a moderate silver grade, providing some indication of broader mineralization within the fault breccia.

- Positive factor: Silver grade is present in a 1m channel sample, indicating broader mineralization.

- Negative factor: Silver grade is moderate compared to other high-grade samples.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · text

> 0.2% Cu, 32 g/t Ag, \(8.6 g/t Au\) \(1m wide channel sample in fault breccia\)

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 15

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-14)

Osena · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.6
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: channel

#### Location

- Location: Onki Creek Fault zone
- Easting: 366301
- Northing: 9296281
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This channel sample shows a strong gold grade over a 1m width, indicating significant gold mineralization within the fault breccia.

- Positive factor: Strong gold grade \(8.6 g/t\) in a 1m channel sample, indicating significant gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · text

> 0.2% Cu, 32 g/t Ag, \(8.6 g/t Au\) \(1m wide channel sample in fault breccia\)

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 16

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-15)

Osena · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.12
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 1 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: channel

#### Location

- Location: Onki Creek Fault zone
- Easting: 366301
- Northing: 9296281
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of zinc indicates a broader polymetallic system.

- Negative factor: Zinc grade is very low and likely not economically significant.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: E22512

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 17

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-16)

Osena · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.2
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.25 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE \(700m west of Onki Fault\)
- Easting: 365684
- Northing: 9296106
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a good copper grade in a new zone, along with high silver and zinc, indicating significant polymetallic potential away from the main Onki Fault area.

- Positive factor: Good copper grade \(1.2%\) in a separate zone, indicating broader mineralization.

- Positive factor: High associated silver \(258 g/t Ag\) and zinc \(8.65% Zn\) grades.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · text

> 1.2% Cu, 258 g/t Ag, & 8.65 % Zn, \(9.34 g/t Au\) in narrow quartz vein \(0.25m\)

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 18

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-17)

Osena · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 258
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.25 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE \(700m west of Onki Fault\)
- Easting: 365684
- Northing: 9296106
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The very high silver grade in this rock chip sample from a new zone indicates significant polymetallic potential and is a strong result for a surface sample.

- Positive factor: Very high silver grade \(258 g/t\) in a separate zone, indicating significant polymetallic mineralization.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · text

> 1.2% Cu, 258 g/t Ag, & 8.65 % Zn, \(9.34 g/t Au\) in narrow quartz vein \(0.25m\)

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 19

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-18)

Osena · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 8.65
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 0.25 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE \(700m west of Onki Fault\)
- Easting: 365684
- Northing: 9296106
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The strong zinc grade in this rock chip sample from a new zone indicates significant polymetallic potential and is a strong result for a surface sample.

- Positive factor: Strong zinc grade \(8.65%\) in a separate zone, indicating significant polymetallic mineralization.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · text

> 1.2% Cu, 258 g/t Ag, & 8.65 % Zn, \(9.34 g/t Au\) in narrow quartz vein \(0.25m\)

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 20

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-19)

Osena · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 9.34
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 0.25 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE \(700m west of Onki Fault\)
- Easting: 365684
- Northing: 9296106
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample from a new zone shows an exceptional gold grade, indicating significant gold mineralization and strong polymetallic potential.

- Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(9.34 g/t\) in a separate zone, indicating significant gold mineralization.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · text

> 1.2% Cu, 258 g/t Ag, & 8.65 % Zn, \(9.34 g/t Au\) in narrow quartz vein \(0.25m\)

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 21

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-20)

Osena · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.24
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366302
- Northing: 9296280
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a good copper grade from a diorite shear zone, indicating mineralization in this lithology.

- Positive factor: Good copper grade \(1.24%\) from a diorite shear zone.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 1.24

Context: E22445

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 22

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-21)

Osena · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 25
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366302
- Northing: 9296280
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is moderate but contributes to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization in this rock chip sample.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver contributes to polymetallic nature.

- Negative factor: Silver grade is moderate.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 25

Context: E22445

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 23

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-22)

Osena · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.38
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366302
- Northing: 9296280
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade is moderate but contributes to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization in this rock chip sample.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold contributes to polymetallic nature.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is moderate.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.38

Context: E22445

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 24

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-23)

Osena · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366302
- Northing: 9296280
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of zinc indicates a broader polymetallic system.

- Negative factor: Zinc grade is very low and likely not economically significant.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: E22445

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 25

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-24)

Osena · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366267
- Northing: 9296364
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a low copper grade from oxidized volcanic rock, indicating some mineralization.

- Positive factor: Copper grade indicates mineralization in oxidized volcanic rock.

- Negative factor: Copper grade is low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: E22502

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 26

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-25)

Osena · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.15
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366267
- Northing: 9296364
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver contributes to polymetallic nature.

- Negative factor: Silver grade is very low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.15

Context: E22502

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 27

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-26)

Osena · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366267
- Northing: 9296364
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold contributes to polymetallic nature.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is very low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: E22502

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 28

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-27)

Osena · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366267
- Northing: 9296364
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of zinc indicates a broader polymetallic system.

- Negative factor: Zinc grade is very low and likely not economically significant.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: E22502

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 29

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-28)

Osena · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.25
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366328
- Northing: 9296258
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a low copper grade from diorite porphyry, indicating some mineralization.

- Positive factor: Copper grade indicates mineralization in diorite porphyry.

- Negative factor: Copper grade is low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.25

Context: E22442

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 30

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-29)

Osena · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.54
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366328
- Northing: 9296258
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver contributes to polymetallic nature.

- Negative factor: Silver grade is very low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 1.54

Context: E22442

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 31

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-30)

Osena · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.06
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366328
- Northing: 9296258
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold contributes to polymetallic nature.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is very low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.06

Context: E22442

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 32

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-31)

Osena · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.27
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366328
- Northing: 9296258
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a low zinc grade from diorite porphyry, indicating some mineralization.

- Positive factor: Zinc grade indicates mineralization in diorite porphyry.

- Negative factor: Zinc grade is low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.27

Context: E22442

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 33

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-32)

Osena · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.21
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366239
- Northing: 9296439
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a low copper grade from diorite porphyry, indicating some mineralization.

- Positive factor: Copper grade indicates mineralization in diorite porphyry.

- Negative factor: Copper grade is low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: E22440

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 34

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-33)

Osena · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.39
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366239
- Northing: 9296439
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver contributes to polymetallic nature.

- Negative factor: Silver grade is very low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.39

Context: E22440

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 35

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-34)

Osena · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.05
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366239
- Northing: 9296439
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of zinc indicates a broader polymetallic system.

- Negative factor: Zinc grade is very low and likely not economically significant.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.05

Context: E22440

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 36

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-35)

Osena · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.21
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366288
- Northing: 9296292
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a low copper grade from diorite porphyry, indicating some mineralization.

- Positive factor: Copper grade indicates mineralization in diorite porphyry.

- Negative factor: Copper grade is low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.21

Context: E22503

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 37

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-36)

Osena · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.89
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366288
- Northing: 9296292
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver contributes to polymetallic nature.

- Negative factor: Silver grade is very low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 3.89

Context: E22503

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 38

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-37)

Osena · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366288
- Northing: 9296292
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold contributes to polymetallic nature.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is very low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: E22503

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 39

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-38)

Osena · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.1
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366288
- Northing: 9296292
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of zinc indicates a broader polymetallic system.

- Negative factor: Zinc grade is very low and likely not economically significant.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.1

Context: E22503

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 40

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-39)

Osena · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.14
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366263
- Northing: 9296432
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a low copper grade from diorite with copper oxide, indicating some mineralization.

- Positive factor: Copper grade indicates mineralization in diorite with copper oxide.

- Negative factor: Copper grade is low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.14

Context: E21043

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 41

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-40)

Osena · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 17.5
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366263
- Northing: 9296432
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver contributes to polymetallic nature.

- Negative factor: Silver grade is low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 17.5

Context: E21043

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 42

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-41)

Osena · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 1.48
- Grade Unit: g/t

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366263
- Northing: 9296432
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a good gold grade from diorite with copper oxide, indicating mineralization in this lithology.

- Positive factor: Good gold grade \(1.48 g/t\) from diorite with copper oxide.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 1.48

Context: E21043

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 43

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-42)

Osena · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.76
- Grade Unit: %

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366263
- Northing: 9296432
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The zinc grade is moderate but contributes to the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Zinc grade contributes to polymetallic nature.

- Negative factor: Zinc grade is moderate.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

Evidence · table

> 0.76

Context: E21043

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 44

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-43)

Osena · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: copper
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.12
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366300
- Northing: 9296282
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This rock chip sample shows a low copper grade from a 2m wide fault zone, indicating some mineralization over a wider interval.

- Positive factor: Copper grade indicates mineralization in a 2m wide fault zone.

- Negative factor: Copper grade is low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 0.12

Context: E22505

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 45

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-44)

Osena · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: silver
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 3.01
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366300
- Northing: 9296282
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The silver grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of silver contributes to polymetallic nature.

- Negative factor: Silver grade is very low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 3.01

Context: E22505

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 46

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-45)

Osena · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: gold
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Intercept: 2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366300
- Northing: 9296282
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The gold grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of gold contributes to polymetallic nature.

- Negative factor: Gold grade is very low.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 0.03

Context: E22505

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

### Fact 47

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-corp-reports-rock-chip-assays-with-high-grade-copper-up-to--8b1485fb-adc3-4686-bb92-2669eb7a1680#fact-drill-facts-46)

Osena · zinc

#### Identity

- Project: Osena
- Commodity: zinc
- Region: png
- Reported Region: png
- Ticker: SPMC

#### Geometry

- Grade: 0.08
- Grade Unit: %
- Intercept: 2 m

#### Classification

- Sample Type: surface

#### Location

- Location: Ontenu NE
- Easting: 366300
- Northing: 9296282
- CRS: WGS 84 Zone 55
- Loc. Confidence: high
- Loc. Source: document

#### QA/QC

- Laboratory: Intertek
- 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: 2025-11-11T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The zinc grade is very low, but its presence confirms the polymetallic nature of the mineralization at Ontenu NE.

- Positive factor: Presence of zinc indicates a broader polymetallic system.

- Negative factor: Zinc grade is very low and likely not economically significant.

- Negative factor: Rock chip sample is selective and may not be representative.

- Negative factor: Width is apparent only, not true width.

Evidence · table

> 0.08

Context: E22505

#### 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/10890/273895\_13f8dc02b4"

## 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.