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## Magna Mining Reports Results of Crean Hill Pre-Feasibility Study With Construction to Begin in 2027

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/magna-mining-reports-results-of-crean-hill-pre-feasibility-study-with-constructi--80ec2d36-c2d0-4af7-84bc-bfc64027d619) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/magna-mining-reports-results-of-crean-hill-pre-feasibility-study-with-constructi--80ec2d36-c2d0-4af7-84bc-bfc64027d619.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T12:40:09.316Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T12:40:09.316Z
- Company: Magna Mining Inc. (NICU)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/21/3385349/0/en/magna-mining-reports-results-of-crean-hill-pre-feasibility-study-with-construction-to-begin-in-2027.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.842
- Atlas tags: PFS-Supporting, QP/CP Signed, Low Payback Period, High IRR, Construction Approved, NI 43-101 Compliant, Probable Reserve, Indicated Resource, Inferred Resource, Resource Update, Cut-off Disclosed, Metal Equivalent Opaque

Magna Mining Inc. announced positive results from a Pre-Feasibility Study for its Crean Hill Project, outlining a 12-year mine life with robust economics, including an after-tax NPV7% of C$251.0 million and an IRR of 43.4%. The study, compliant with NI 43-101, led to the Board of Directors approving construction to commence in 2027, leveraging existing infrastructure at the brownfield site. The project is expected to produce a balanced mix of copper, nickel, and precious metals, with initial capital costs of C$127.0 million and a net initial funding requirement of C$72.4 million after tax credits and pre-commercial cash flow.

## RENFORTH INTERSECTS BROAD NICKEL-COBALT AND ZINC-COPPER-SILVER MINERALIZATION IN VICTORIA UNDERCUT DRILLING, INCLUDING 118.0 m OF 0.081% Ni AND 10.9 m OF 0.544% Zn

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/renforth-intersects-broad-nickel-cobalt-and-zinc-copper-silver-mineralization-in--277d99ca-ab16-4723-9559-2a62fdad7293) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/renforth-intersects-broad-nickel-cobalt-and-zinc-copper-silver-mineralization-in--277d99ca-ab16-4723-9559-2a62fdad7293.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T17:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T18:04:45.964Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T18:04:45.964Z
- Company: Renforth Resources Inc. (RFR.CN)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/RFR.CN/press-releases/8953126921975295)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.053
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, Apparent Width Only, Deleterious Elements Present, Cut-off Disclosed, Infill Drilling, Step-Out Extension

Renforth Resources announced drill results from its Victoria polymetallic nickel deposit in Québec, confirming broad nickel-cobalt and zinc-copper-silver mineralization. Three drillholes intersected significant intervals, including 118.0 m of 0.081% Ni and 10.9 m of 0.544% Zn, extending mineralization down-dip below the existing resource. The results will contribute to defining a processing route for the bulk-tonnage deposit.

## RENFORTH INTERSECTS BROAD NICKEL-COBALT AND ZINC-COPPER-SILVER MINERALIZATION IN VICTORIA UNDERCUT DRILLING, INCLUDING 118.0 m OF 0.081% Ni AND 10.9 m OF 0.544% Zn

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/renforth-intersects-broad-nickel-cobalt-and-zinc-copper-silver-mineralization-in--a4ed22d3-f794-416d-9b9e-3e3269bcf0eb) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/renforth-intersects-broad-nickel-cobalt-and-zinc-copper-silver-mineralization-in--a4ed22d3-f794-416d-9b9e-3e3269bcf0eb.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T16:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T19:40:41.336Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T19:40:41.336Z
- Company: Renforth Resources Inc. (RFR)
- Original source: [investingnews](https://investingnews.com/renforth-intersects-broad-nickel-cobalt-and-zinc-copper-silver-mineralization-in-victoria-undercut-drilling-including-118-0-m-of-0-081-ni-and-10-9-m-of-0-544-zn-2678107181/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.152
- Atlas tags: Heap Leach Route, Mill Route

Renforth Resources announced drill results from its Victoria polymetallic nickel deposit in Québec, confirming broad nickel-cobalt and zinc-copper-silver mineralization down-dip below the existing resource pit. The three drillholes intersected significant intervals, including 118.0 m of 0.081% Ni and 10.9 m of 0.544% Zn. These results will support ongoing metallurgical testwork aimed at defining a processing route for the bulk-tonnage deposit.

## Stillwater Critical Minerals Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Updated Stillwater West Mineral Resource Estimate in Montana, USA

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stillwater-critical-minerals-files-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-the-updated-st--b13fb8d1-1b5a-47a9-acdc-8e1f5b582b1d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stillwater-critical-minerals-files-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-the-updated-st--b13fb8d1-1b5a-47a9-acdc-8e1f5b582b1d.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T12:17:40.412Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T12:17:40.412Z
- Company: Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (PGE)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/PGE.V/press-releases/6321116261527606)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.441
- Atlas tags: Category Upgrade, NI 43-101 Compliant, QP/CP Signed

Stillwater Critical Minerals has filed an NI 43-101 Technical Report for its Stillwater West project in Montana. The report supports an updated Mineral Resource Estimate that establishes the project's first Indicated Resource and significantly expands the Inferred Resource.

## Stillwater Critical Minerals Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Updated Stillwater West Mineral Resource Estimate in Montana, USA

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stillwater-critical-minerals-files-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-the-updated-st--20de4e94-bd00-433e-bab8-8a23cce45675) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stillwater-critical-minerals-files-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-the-updated-st--20de4e94-bd00-433e-bab8-8a23cce45675.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T00:37:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T12:39:34.628Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T12:39:34.628Z
- Company: Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (PGE)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/677-tsx-venture/pge/213076-stillwater-critical-minerals-files-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-the-updated-stillwater-west-mineral-resource-estimate-in-montana-usa.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.479
- Atlas tags: NI 43-101 Compliant, Indicated Resource

Stillwater Critical Minerals has filed an NI 43-101 Technical Report supporting its updated 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate at the Stillwater West project in Montana. The estimate includes a maiden Indicated Resource of 29.4 Mt at 0.38% NiTEq and an expanded Inferred Resource of 805.1 Mt at 0.34% NiTEq.

## Renforth Resources Intersects Broad Nickel-Cobalt and Zinc-Copper-Silver Mineralization in Victoria Undercut Drilling, Including 118.0 M of 0.081% Ni and 10.9 M of 0.544% Zn

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/renforth-resources-intersects-broad-nickel-cobalt-and-zinc-copper-silver-mineral--a50cfed9-1d73-4d46-a94f-81ef567a0277) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/renforth-resources-intersects-broad-nickel-cobalt-and-zinc-copper-silver-mineral--a50cfed9-1d73-4d46-a94f-81ef567a0277.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T18:21:50.758Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T18:21:50.758Z
- Company: Renforth Resources Inc. (RFR)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/1726-cse/rfr/213138-renforth-intersects-broad-nickel-cobalt-and-zinc-copper-silver-mineralization-in-victoria-undercut-drilling-including-118-0-m-of-0-081-ni-and-10-9-m-of-0-544-zn-2.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.306
- Atlas tags: None

Renforth Resources announced drill results from three holes at its Victoria polymetallic nickel deposit in Québec, intersecting broad intervals of nickel-cobalt and zinc-copper-silver mineralization. The drilling confirmed down-dip continuity of mineralization beneath the existing open pit and within the resource area, with the longest intercept being 118.0 meters of 0.081% Ni. These results will contribute to defining a processing route for the bulk-tonnage deposit.

## Stillwater Critical Minerals Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Updated Stillwater West Mineral Resource Estimate in Montana, USA

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stillwater-critical-minerals-files-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-the-updated-st--c2a4f998-d48a-44b3-8d82-9da3ccbdddbd) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/stillwater-critical-minerals-files-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-the-updated-st--c2a4f998-d48a-44b3-8d82-9da3ccbdddbd.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T13:49:24.997Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T13:49:24.997Z
- Company: Stillwater Critical Minerals Corp. (PGE)
- Original source: [prospectors_exchange](https://criticalminerals.com/news/2026/stillwater-critical-minerals-files-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-the-updated-stillwater-west-mineral-resource-estimate-in/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.462
- Atlas tags: Category Upgrade, NI 43-101 Compliant

Stillwater Critical Minerals has filed an NI 43-101 Technical Report supporting its updated Stillwater West Mineral Resource Estimate. The update establishes the project's first Indicated Resource of 29.4 Mt at 0.38% NiTEq and expands the Inferred Resource to 805.1 Mt at 0.34% NiTEq.

## Seabed rocks catch fire during lab tests

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/seabed-rocks-catch-fire-during-lab-tests--72be623e-0476-48cc-b173-cba899801086) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/seabed-rocks-catch-fire-during-lab-tests--72be623e-0476-48cc-b173-cba899801086.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-16T13:01:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-16T14:46:49.608Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-16T14:46:49.608Z
- Company: The Metals Company (TMC)
- Original source: [northernminer](https://www.northernminer.com/regulatory-issues/seabed-rocks-catch-fire-during-lab-tests/1003895804/)
- Atlas sentiment: -0.312
- Atlas tags: Refractory Ore, Single Domain Only

Researchers found that certain seafloor massive sulphide samples from the Escanaba Trough spontaneously combusted and exceeded 100 C during laboratory handling. This highlights a potential fire hazard for future seabed mining operations, particularly during crushing or processing aboard ships.

## Mink Ventures Intersects 0.5745% Ni, 0.8798% Cu, 0.0756% Co Over 2.1 Meters in Massive Sulphide at Rankin Property, Timmins, Ontario

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massiv--989f22a5-366e-4e16-b473-46ae372b6177.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-15T21:32:21.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T14:23:20.492Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T14:23:20.492Z
- Company: Mink Ventures Corporation (MINK)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/3227-tsx-venture/mink/212974-mink-ventures-corporation-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-meters-in-massive-sulphide-at-rankin-property-timmins-ontario.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.378
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only

Mink Ventures has intersected a new nickel-copper-cobalt zone, named the RAK Zone, at its Rankin Property in Timmins, Ontario. The intercept in hole R26-1 returned 2.1 meters of massive and semi-massive sulphides grading 0.5745% Ni, 0.8798% Cu, and 0.0756% Co.

## Mink Ventures Corporation Intersects 0.5745% Ni, 0.8798% Cu, 0.0756% Co Over 2.1 Meters in Massive Sulphide at Rankin Property, Timmins, Ontario

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-corporation-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-mete--6203e335-7c8b-4b18-994a-908b658375f5) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mink-ventures-corporation-intersects-0-5745-ni-0-8798-cu-0-0756-co-over-2-1-mete--6203e335-7c8b-4b18-994a-908b658375f5.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-15T12:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T13:22:05.320Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T13:22:05.320Z
- Company: Mink Ventures Corporation (MINK.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/MINK.V/press-releases/6727369557733626)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.366
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only

Mink Ventures has intersected a new nickel-copper-cobalt zone, the RAK Zone, at its Rankin Property in Ontario, featuring massive and semi-massive sulphides. The best intercept reported is 0.57% Ni, 0.88% Cu, and 0.08% Co over 2.1 meters. The company plans downhole geophysics to better define the target before further drilling.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** 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.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.