Strong PGM results see Terra Metals shift Southwest focus to higher-grade reefs

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Company
Terra Metals
Ticker
TM1
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Western Australia
Primary commodity
Platinum
Secondary commodities
Palladium, Gold, Nickel, Copper
Document categories
Drill results, Metallurgy
Extracted
2026-09-12 01:03:50 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Terra Metals has reported significant high-grade PGM, nickel, and copper drill results at its Southwest Discovery in Western Australia. The results reveal multiple stacked reef layers and a broad mineralised system, with metallurgical testing and resource definition work currently underway.

Reasoning: Strong high-grade PGM-Ni-Cu intercepts across multiple holes demonstrating continuity and scale of the Southwest Discovery.

Positive factors

  • high-grade PGM reef layers identified
  • demonstrated scale and continuity of mineralisation
  • multiple stacked reefs
  • potential for open-pit development

Facts used in scoring: 21

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling demonstrates scale and continuity of mineralisation across the Southwest Discovery.

Evidence · text

“demonstrates scale and continuity of PGM-copper-nickel mineralisation”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: The company is moving into a phase of defining higher-grade reef domains within the existing system.

Evidence · text

“focus is increasingly on defining the higher-grade reef layers within that system”

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route ("flotation")

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 21. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (21)

SWRD054Southwest Discovery · platinumGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 210 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD054
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
platinum
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
210 m
From
189 m
To
399 m
Intercept Depth
189 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD054:189-399
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Significant 210m intercept of 3E PGMs.

Positive factors

  • broad and strongly mineralised interval

Evidence · text

“SWRD054, delivered a broad and strongly mineralised interval of 210m grading 0.83g/t 3E”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD054Southwest Discovery · nickelGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 210 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD054
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
nickel
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
210 m
From
189 m
To
399 m
Intercept Depth
189 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD054:189-399
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component of the broad 210m 3E interval.

Evidence · text

“210m grading 0.83g/t 3E and 0.16% nickel”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD054Southwest Discovery · platinumGrade: 2.32Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 20.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD054
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
platinum
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
2.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
20.7 m
From
409.3 m
To
430 m
Intercept Depth
409.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD054:409.3-430
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept within a specific reef layer.

Positive factors

  • high-grade PGM-Au-Cu-Ni reef

Evidence · text

“returning 20.7m at 2.32g/t 3E”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD054Southwest Discovery · nickelGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD054
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
nickel
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
20.7 m
From
409.3 m
To
430 m
Intercept Depth
409.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD054:409.3-430
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component of the high-grade reef.

Evidence · text

“0.15% Ni”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD054Southwest Discovery · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 20.7 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD054
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
20.7 m
From
409.3 m
To
430 m
Intercept Depth
409.3 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD054:409.3-430
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper component of the high-grade reef.

Evidence · text

“0.13% copper from 409.3m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD054Southwest Discovery · platinumGrade: 18.62Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD054
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
platinum
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
18.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1.3 m
From
558.8 m
To
560.1 m
Intercept Depth
558.8 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD054:558.8-560.1
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Very high grade intercept, though narrow.

Positive factors

  • high-grade PGM reef

Evidence · text

“1.3m at 18.62g/t 3E from 558.8m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD054Southwest Discovery · platinumGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 79.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD054
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
platinum
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
79.8 m
From
302 m
To
381.8 m
Intercept Depth
302 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD054:302-381.8
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Broad mineralised interval.

Evidence · text

“79.8m at 1.30g/t 3E”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD054Southwest Discovery · nickelGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 79.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD054
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
nickel
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
79.8 m
From
302 m
To
381.8 m
Intercept Depth
302 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD054:302-381.8
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component of the 79.8m interval.

Evidence · text

“0.21% Ni”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD054Southwest Discovery · copperGrade: 0.13Grade Unit: %Intercept: 79.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD054
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.13
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
79.8 m
From
302 m
To
381.8 m
Intercept Depth
302 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD054:302-381.8
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper component of the 79.8m interval.

Evidence · text

“0.13% Cu from 302m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD056Southwest Discovery · platinumGrade: 1.41Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 44 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD056
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
platinum
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
1.41
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
44 m
From
174 m
To
218 m
Intercept Depth
174 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD056:174-218
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide high-grade zone.

Evidence · text

“44m at 1.41g/t 3E”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD056Southwest Discovery · nickelGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 44 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD056
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
nickel
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
44 m
From
174 m
To
218 m
Intercept Depth
174 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD056:174-218
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component of the 44m interval.

Evidence · text

“0.19% Ni”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD056Southwest Discovery · copperGrade: 0.12Grade Unit: %Intercept: 44 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD056
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
44 m
From
174 m
To
218 m
Intercept Depth
174 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD056:174-218
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper component of the 44m interval.

Evidence · text

“0.12% Cu from 174m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD056Southwest Discovery · platinumGrade: 1.37Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 42 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD056
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
platinum
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
1.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
42 m
From
298 m
To
340 m
Intercept Depth
298 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD056:298-340
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Wide high-grade zone.

Evidence · text

“42m at 1.37g/t 3E”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD056Southwest Discovery · nickelGrade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Intercept: 42 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD056
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
nickel
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
42 m
From
298 m
To
340 m
Intercept Depth
298 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD056:298-340
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component of the 42m interval.

Evidence · text

“0.21% Ni”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWRD056Southwest Discovery · copperGrade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Intercept: 42 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWRD056
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.15
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
42 m
From
298 m
To
340 m
Intercept Depth
298 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWRD056:298-340
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper component of the 42m interval.

Evidence · text

“0.15% Cu from 298m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWDD019Southwest Discovery · platinumGrade: 1.53Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD019
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
platinum
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
1.53
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.3 m
From
267.1 m
To
270.4 m
Intercept Depth
267.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD019:267.1-270.4
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade intercept, though narrow.

Evidence · text

“3.3m at 1.53g/t 3E”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWDD019Southwest Discovery · nickelGrade: 0.16Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD019
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
nickel
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.16
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.3 m
From
267.1 m
To
270.4 m
Intercept Depth
267.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD019:267.1-270.4
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component of the 3.3m interval.

Evidence · text

“0.16% Ni”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWDD019Southwest Discovery · copperGrade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD019
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.3 m
From
267.1 m
To
270.4 m
Intercept Depth
267.1 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD019:267.1-270.4
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper component of the 3.3m interval.

Evidence · text

“0.19% Cu from 267.1m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWDD019Southwest Discovery · platinumGrade: 1.29Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD019
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
platinum
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
1.29
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
11 m
From
312 m
To
323 m
Intercept Depth
312 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD019:312-323
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate width, moderate grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“11m at 1.29g/t 3E”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWDD019Southwest Discovery · nickelGrade: 0.17Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD019
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
nickel
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11 m
From
312 m
To
323 m
Intercept Depth
312 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD019:312-323
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Nickel component of the 11m interval.

Evidence · text

“0.17% Ni”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

SWDD019Southwest Discovery · copperGrade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Intercept: 11 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
SWDD019
Project
Southwest Discovery
Commodity
copper
Region
australia_wa
Reported Region
australia_wa
Ticker
TM1

Geometry

Grade
0.14
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
11 m
From
312 m
To
323 m
Intercept Depth
312 m

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
SWDD019:312-323
Mining Method
open_pit

QA/QC

QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper component of the 11m interval.

Evidence · text

“0.14% Cu from 312m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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 Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

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.