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Wantrag's resource estimate is 10.853 million tonnes; it has been explored to G-3, with 159 metres of drilling reported.","These tonnages are estimated geological resources; the release does not describe them as proven reserves, actual output or auction proceeds. The ministry said investment and jobs are expected as mining develops, but gave no auction prices or timetable."],"sections":[]},"corrections":[{"at":"2026-10-07T00:52:02+03:00","language":"en","text":"German and Portuguese editions and translations of the data and correction explanations have been added to this article."},{"at":"2026-10-07T05:57:52+03:00","language":"en","text":"Data classification corrected: measure identifiers and types now follow the dataset rules. 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Die Ressourcenmenge ist eine Schätzung, keine nachgewiesene Reserve oder Produktion. Flächen werden in der Quelleneinheit Hektar angegeben.","en":"The source reports estimated resources of 4.75 million tonnes and G-4 exploration for Koot–Kapran; Wantrag is at G-3, with estimated resources of 10.853 million tonnes and 159 metres of drilling. Resource tonnage is an estimate, not a proven reserve or production. Areas retain the source's hectare unit.","es":"La fuente cifra los recursos estimados de Koot–Kapran en 4,75 millones de toneladas y sitúa su exploración en G-4; Wantrag está en G-3, con recursos estimados de 10,853 millones de toneladas y 159 metros de perforación. Son estimaciones, no reservas probadas ni producción. Las superficies mantienen la unidad hectárea de la fuente.","fr":"La source indique pour Koot–Kapran des ressources estimées à 4,75 millions de tonnes et une exploration au stade G-4 ; Wantrag est au stade G-3, avec 10,853 millions de tonnes estimées et 159 mètres de forage. Ces ressources estimées ne sont ni des réserves prouvées ni une production. Les superficies conservent l’unité hectare de la source.","pt":"A fonte informa recursos estimados de 4,75 milhões de toneladas e exploração G-4 para Koot–Kapran; Wantrag está em G-3, com recursos estimados de 10,853 milhões de toneladas e 159 metros de perfuração. A tonelagem é estimada, não uma reserva comprovada nem produção. As áreas mantêm a unidade de hectares da fonte.","tr":"Kaynak, Koot–Kapran için 4,75 milyon ton tahmini kaynak ve G-4 araştırma aşaması; Wantrag için 10,853 milyon ton tahmini kaynak, G-3 aşaması ve 159 metre sondaj bildiriyor. Kaynak tonajları tahmindir; kanıtlanmış rezerv veya üretim anlamına gelmez. 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