but as general rule, saprolite usually indicates weathering over...

but as general rule, saprolite usually indicates weathering over millions of years, and, typically, as is the case with gold, bauxite and nickel, has an intensifying effect on the mineral.

basically, there's every reason to believe that saprolite hosted 'titanium' could be a significant discovery.

There are some weathered ilmenite processing operations around the world, but nothing in the way of actual saprolite. Which has had its challenges in other minerals because of the clay-like nature of it. The metallurgical process/es are the immediate problem.

More drilling is needed. But if it's a problem science and engineering can fix, this could be very very valuable.