# South Pacific Metals Returns up to 12.8% Copper from Outcrop Outside the Kili Teke Resource; Massive Sulphide Traced over 200 Metres Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/SPMC/news/6100508047611909/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-08-31T11:00:00.000Z 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, Molybdenum - Document categories: Drill results, Resource update, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-18 22:21:53 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary South Pacific Metals Corp. reported high-grade copper and silver rock sample results from new exploration targets at its Kili Teke Copper-Gold Project in Papua New Guinea, including 12.8% Cu and 104 g/t Ag from outcrop. The company is advancing two priority target areas outside the existing NI 43-101 Inferred Mineral Resource of 237 Mt, with drill-ready targets expected by Q4 2026. The release also highlights historical high-grade drill intersections at depth, indicating potential for resource expansion. Reasoning: The document reports very high-grade copper and silver rock samples from new exploration targets, indicating significant potential outside the existing resource. It also highlights historical high-grade drill intercepts at depth, suggesting resource expansion opportunities. While the rock samples are selective and the resource is Inferred, the overall exploration progress and high grades are positive signals for future development. - Positive factor: High-grade copper and silver rock samples from new target areas outside the existing resource, including 12.8% Cu and 104 g/t Ag. - Positive factor: Massive sulphide unit traced over 200 metres and open, indicating potential for significant mineralization. - Positive factor: New exploration program confirming historic work and defining drill-ready targets, suggesting future growth. - Positive factor: Historical high-grade drill intersections at depth demonstrate potential for resource expansion. - Negative factor: Rock chip samples are selective and not necessarily representative of overall mineralization. - Negative factor: Historical drill results are downhole lengths, with true widths unknown, which may overstate thickness. - Negative factor: The current resource is entirely in the Inferred category, indicating lower confidence for economic studies. Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source. Facts used in scoring: 15 ## Classification and evidence **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: The rock sample E50301 returned 12.80% Cu, which is exceptionally high-grade for copper. Evidence · table > 12.80 Context: E50301 **Bonanza Intercept** Polarity: positive Definition: Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. Why it applies: The rock sample E50301 returned 104 g/t Ag, which is exceptionally high-grade for silver. Evidence · table > 104 Context: E50301 **Step-Out Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. Why it applies: The exploration program is focused on identifying mineralised target zones outside the current mineral resource envelope. Evidence · text > The Company's current exploration program is confirming historic work and identifying mineralised target zones outside the current mineral resource envelope **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: All historical drill intersections are reported as downhole lengths, with true widths not known. Evidence · text > All intervals are downhole lengths; true widths are not known. **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: The Kili Teke project hosts an NI 43-101 Inferred Mineral Resource. Evidence · text > Kili Teke hosts a National Instrument 43-101 \(" NI 43-101 "\) Inferred Mineral Resource of 237 Mt grading 0.34% Cu and 0.24 g/t Au **All Inferred** Polarity: negative Definition: M&I share below the weak bound — very early stage, no engineering confidence. Why it applies: The entire reported resource for Kili Teke is in the Inferred category. Evidence · table > Inferred Resource - 237 Mt Context: Inferred Resource - 237 Mt Copper Gold Gold-equivalent **Maiden Resource** Polarity: neutral Definition: First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. No prior estimate exists, so every change band is not applicable. Why it applies: The resource is described as a 'maiden diamond drill program' target, implying it's the first formal MRE for the project. Evidence · text > ahead of a planned maiden diamond drill program. **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: The mineral resource is reported as an NI 43-101 Inferred Mineral Resource. Evidence · text > Kili Teke hosts a National Instrument 43-101 \(" NI 43-101 "\) Inferred Mineral Resource **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience. Why it applies: The technical and scientific information has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Darren Holden, a 'Qualified Person' as defined under NI 43-101. Evidence · text > The technical and scientific information relating to exploration in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Darren Holden, B.Sc. \(Hons\), Ph.D., FAusIMM, a technical advisor and consultant to the Company and a "Qualified Person" as defined under National Instrument 43-101. **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 insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and duplicates. Evidence · text > The Company's procedures require the insertion of two certified reference materials \(standards\), one blank and one duplicate within each batch of 100 samples to monitor laboratory performance. ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Drill Results (15) ### Fact 1 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-0) Kili Teke · copper #### Identity - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: copper - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 12.8 - Grade Unit: % #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Easting: 688602 - Northing: 9403499 - CRS: WGS84 Zone 54 - Elevation: 1396 m - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratory - 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: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The copper grade of 12.8% is exceptionally high for a surface sample, indicating significant mineralization in a new exploration area. The disclosure of QA/QC procedures adds credibility to the results. - Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade \(12.8%\) from outcrop sampling, indicating high-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Sample is from a new target area outside the current resource, suggesting potential for new discoveries. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing confidence in the results. - Negative factor: Rock chip samples are selective and may not be representative of overall mineralization. Evidence · table > 12.80 Context: E50301 #### 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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### Fact 2 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-1) Kili Teke · gold #### Identity - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: gold - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.295 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Easting: 688602 - Northing: 9403499 - CRS: WGS84 Zone 54 - Elevation: 1396 m - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratory - 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: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: While the gold grade is modest, its presence alongside high copper and silver in a new exploration area is a positive indicator. The disclosed QA/QC supports the reliability of the data. - Positive factor: Sample is from a new target area outside the current resource, suggesting potential for new discoveries. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing confidence in the results. - Negative factor: Gold grade is low for a surface sample. - Negative factor: Rock chip samples are selective and may not be representative of overall mineralization. Evidence · table > 0.295 Context: E50301 #### 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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### Fact 3 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-2) Kili Teke · silver #### Identity - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: silver - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 104 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Classification - Program: exploration - Sample Type: surface #### Location - Easting: 688602 - Northing: 9403499 - CRS: WGS84 Zone 54 - Elevation: 1396 m - Loc. Confidence: high - Loc. Source: document #### QA/QC - Laboratory: Intertek Laboratory - 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: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The silver grade of 104 g/t is exceptionally high for a surface sample, indicating significant mineralization in a new exploration area. The disclosure of QA/QC procedures adds credibility to the results. - Positive factor: Exceptional silver grade \(104 g/t\) from outcrop sampling, indicating high-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Sample is from a new target area outside the current resource, suggesting potential for new discoveries. - Positive factor: QA/QC procedures are disclosed, enhancing confidence in the results. - Negative factor: Rock chip samples are selective and may not be representative of overall mineralization. Evidence · table > 104 Context: E50301 #### 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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### KTD013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-3) Kili Teke · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KTD013 - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: copper - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.18 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 52 m - From: 348 m - To: 400 m - Intercept Depth: 348 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KTD013:348-400 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 2.06 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept shows strong copper grades over a good width at depth, suggesting potential for resource expansion. However, its historical nature and unknown true width reduce its novelty and confidence. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade \(1.18%\) over a significant interval \(52m\). - Positive factor: Historical result from depth, indicating potential for deeper mineralization. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. - Negative factor: True width is not known, potentially overstating the intercept length. Evidence · table > 1.18 Context: KTD013 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### KTD013 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-4) Kili Teke · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KTD013 - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: gold - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.81 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 52 m - From: 348 m - To: 400 m - Intercept Depth: 348 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KTD013:348-400 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 2.06 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate gold grades over a good width at depth, complementing the copper. However, its historical nature and unknown true width reduce its novelty and confidence. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade \(0.81 g/t\) over a significant interval \(52m\). - Positive factor: Historical result from depth, indicating potential for deeper mineralization. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. - Negative factor: True width is not known, potentially overstating the intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.81 Context: KTD013 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### KTD022 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-5) Kili Teke · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KTD022 - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: copper - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.08 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 47 m - From: 571 m - To: 618 m - Intercept Depth: 571 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KTD022:571-618 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.62 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept shows strong copper grades over a good width at depth, suggesting potential for resource expansion. However, its historical nature and unknown true width reduce its novelty and confidence. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade \(1.08%\) over a significant interval \(47m\). - Positive factor: Historical result from depth, indicating potential for deeper mineralization. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. - Negative factor: True width is not known, potentially overstating the intercept length. Evidence · table > 1.08 Context: KTD022 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### KTD022 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-6) Kili Teke · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KTD022 - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: gold - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.5 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 47 m - From: 571 m - To: 618 m - Intercept Depth: 571 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KTD022:571-618 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.62 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept shows moderate gold grades over a good width at depth, complementing the copper. However, its historical nature and unknown true width reduce its novelty and confidence. - Positive factor: Moderate gold grade \(0.5 g/t\) over a significant interval \(47m\). - Positive factor: Historical result from depth, indicating potential for deeper mineralization. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. - Negative factor: True width is not known, potentially overstating the intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.5 Context: KTD022 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### KTD025 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-7) Kili Teke · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KTD025 - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: copper - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 1.01 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 32 m - From: 712 m - To: 744 m - Intercept Depth: 712 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KTD025:712-744 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.51 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept shows strong copper grades over a good width at depth, suggesting potential for resource expansion. However, its historical nature and unknown true width reduce its novelty and confidence. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade \(1.01%\) over a good interval \(32m\). - Positive factor: Historical result from depth, indicating potential for deeper mineralization. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. - Negative factor: True width is not known, potentially overstating the intercept length. Evidence · table > 1.01 Context: KTD025 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### KTD025 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-8) Kili Teke · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KTD025 - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: gold - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.46 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 32 m - From: 712 m - To: 744 m - Intercept Depth: 712 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KTD025:712-744 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.51 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept shows weak gold grades over a good width at depth, complementing the copper. However, its historical nature and unknown true width reduce its novelty and confidence. - Positive factor: Weak gold grade \(0.46 g/t\) over a good interval \(32m\). - Positive factor: Historical result from depth, indicating potential for deeper mineralization. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. - Negative factor: True width is not known, potentially overstating the intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.46 Context: KTD025 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### KTD025 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-9) Kili Teke · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KTD025 - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: copper - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 13.31 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 8 m - From: 920 m - To: 928 m - Intercept Depth: 920 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KTD025:920-928 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept shows exceptionally high-grade copper at significant depth, indicating a bonanza-grade skarn intersection outside the current resource model. This is a very strong positive signal for deep exploration, despite its historical nature and unknown true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional copper grade \(13.31%\) over a moderate interval \(8m\). - Positive factor: Historical result from significant depth \(920m\), indicating deep high-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Demonstrates mineralization along the carbonate contact outside the current resource model. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. - Negative factor: True width is not known, potentially overstating the intercept length. Evidence · table > 13.31 Context: KTD025 \(Skarn\) #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### KTD025 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-10) Kili Teke · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KTD025 - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: gold - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 11.75 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 8 m - From: 920 m - To: 928 m - Intercept Depth: 920 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KTD025:920-928 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept shows exceptionally high-grade gold at significant depth, indicating a bonanza-grade skarn intersection outside the current resource model. This is a very strong positive signal for deep exploration, despite its historical nature and unknown true width. - Positive factor: Exceptional gold grade \(11.75 g/t\) over a moderate interval \(8m\). - Positive factor: Historical result from significant depth \(920m\), indicating deep high-grade mineralization. - Positive factor: Demonstrates mineralization along the carbonate contact outside the current resource model. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. - Negative factor: True width is not known, potentially overstating the intercept length. Evidence · table > 11.75 Context: KTD025 \(Skarn\) #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### KTDD022 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-11) Kili Teke · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KTDD022 - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: copper - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.62 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 187 m - From: 501 m - To: 688 m - Intercept Depth: 501 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KTDD022:501-688 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept shows strong copper grades over an exceptionally long interval at depth, suggesting significant bulk tonnage potential. However, its historical nature and unknown true width reduce its novelty and confidence. - Positive factor: Strong copper grade \(0.62%\) over a very long interval \(187m\). - Positive factor: Historical result from depth, indicating potential for deeper mineralization. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. - Negative factor: True width is not known, potentially overstating the intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.62 Context: KTDD022 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### KTDD022 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-12) Kili Teke · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Hole ID: KTDD022 - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: gold - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 0.44 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 187 m - From: 501 m - To: 688 m - Intercept Depth: 501 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KTDD022:501-688 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 1.1 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: Yes #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This historical intercept shows weak gold grades over an exceptionally long interval at depth, complementing the copper. However, its historical nature and unknown true width reduce its novelty and confidence. - Positive factor: Weak gold grade \(0.44 g/t\) over a very long interval \(187m\). - Positive factor: Historical result from depth, indicating potential for deeper mineralization. - Negative factor: Result is historical, reducing novelty. - Negative factor: True width is not known, potentially overstating the intercept length. Evidence · table > 0.44 Context: KTDD022 #### 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 **Stale Data Re-release** Polarity: negative Definition: Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release **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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### KTD025 \(Skarn\) [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-13) Kili Teke · copper #### Identity - Hole ID: KTD025 \(Skarn\) - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: copper - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 13.31 - Grade Unit: % - Intercept: 8 m - From: 920 m - To: 928 m - Intercept Depth: 920 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KTD025 \(Skarn\):920-928 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 26.02 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 13.31 % copper is exceptional against the default band \[2.5, 1, 0.5, 0.25\] %. Grade×width 106.5 %·m is moderate \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 13.31 % copper is exceptional on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 13.31 Context: KTD025 \(Skarn\) #### 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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ### KTD025 \(Skarn\) [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/south-pacific-metals-returns-up-to-12-8-copper-from-outcrop-outside-the-kili-tek--4e1de889-435f-4d3c-b58d-6c3049ffbadb#fact-drill-facts-14) Kili Teke · gold #### Identity - Hole ID: KTD025 \(Skarn\) - Project: Kili Teke - Commodity: gold - Region: png - Reported Region: png - Ticker: SPMC #### Geometry - Grade: 11.75 - Grade Unit: g/t - Intercept: 8 m - From: 920 m - To: 928 m - Intercept Depth: 920 m #### Classification - Sample Type: drill - Group ID: KTD025 \(Skarn\):920-928 #### QA/QC - QA/QC Disclosed: Yes - QP Signed: Yes #### Metal Equivalent - Metal Eq. Grade: 26.02 - Metal Eq. Unit: % CuEq - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Interp. Status: scored - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-08-31T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Expanded from assay table. 11.75 g/t gold is exceptional against the default band \[5, 2, 1, 0.3\] g/t. Grade×width 94.0 g/t·m is moderate \(grade alone is exceptional; the better of the two is used\). - Positive factor: 11.75 g/t gold is exceptional on the default band. - Negative factor: Scored from rubric bands during table expansion, not from document context. Evidence · table > 11.75 Context: KTD025 \(Skarn\) #### 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: "Anga - Bordering K92 to the northeast, along strike from K92's Arakompa discovery; soils to 1,080 ppb Au , 3,397 ppm Cu " ## 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.