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From mineral occurrence to responsible disclosure

Mining words can create expectations about ownership, technical confidence, economic viability and timing. Responsible disclosure keeps those expectations aligned with evidence.

Lomirok knowledge brief·5 min read·Evergreen guidance

Not every mineral indication is a project

A mineral indication may justify more work, but it does not automatically establish a deposit, resource, reserve or mine. Each term carries a different level of knowledge and, in many contexts, formal reporting requirements.

Public communications should state the stage, method, limitations and competent basis rather than relying on adjectives such as significant, rich or world-class.

Build a claims register

A practical claims register links each material statement to its source, owner, reviewer, approval date and next review. It reduces inconsistency between the website, presentations, reports, social media and partner discussions.

  • Verify legal identity and mineral-right wording
  • Use exact reporting period and measurement units
  • Separate historical data from current company work
  • Label forward-looking statements and dependencies
  • Correct or archive superseded information

Credibility compounds

Consistent, evidence-backed communication may feel conservative in the short term. Over time, it helps regulators, communities, technical partners and financiers distinguish a serious organisation from promotional noise.