# Tungsten Mining News in New Brunswick

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Region: New Brunswick (canada_nb)
Commodity: Tungsten (tungsten)
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## NORTHCLIFF FILES TECHNICAL REPORT FOR POSITIVE FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE OF SISSON PROJECT

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northcliff-files-technical-report-for-positive-feasibility-study-update-of-sisso--30c49aef-9c3f-45f8-b2d5-7a95d1c5027f) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northcliff-files-technical-report-for-positive-feasibility-study-update-of-sisso--30c49aef-9c3f-45f8-b2d5-7a95d1c5027f.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-02T03:36:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-02T04:16:51.538Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-02T04:16:51.538Z
- Company: Northcliff Resources Ltd. (NCF.TO)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/NCF.TO/press-releases/6712060924794142)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: Probable Reserve, Proven Reserve

Northcliff Resources has filed an updated Feasibility Study for the Sisson Project in New Brunswick, forecasting a post-tax NPV of $6,915 million and an IRR of 49.8%. The study outlines an open-pit mine with 276.8 Mt of proven and probable reserves containing tungsten and molybdenum.

## Northcliff Resources Files Technical Report For Positive Feasibility Study Update of Sisson Project

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northcliff-resources-files-technical-report-for-positive-feasibility-study-updat--613935c8-5937-4940-b7f2-11b8ce3852a8) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northcliff-resources-files-technical-report-for-positive-feasibility-study-updat--613935c8-5937-4940-b7f2-11b8ce3852a8.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T00:38:02.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-02T04:17:34.923Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-02T04:17:34.923Z
- Company: Northcliff Resources Ltd. (NCF)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/1421-tsx/ncf/212191-northcliff-files-technical-report-for-positive-feasibility-study-update-of-sisson-project.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: QP/CP Signed, NI 43-101 Compliant

Northcliff Resources has filed an updated Feasibility Study for the Sisson Tungsten-Molybdenum Project in New Brunswick. The update forecasts a post-tax NPV of $6,915 million at an 8% discount rate and an IRR of 49.8%, supported by proven and probable reserves of 276.8 Mt.

## Tungsten surge transforms Northcliff’s Sisson economics

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/tungsten-surge-transforms-northcliff-s-sisson-economics--7923f727-d652-4058-af61-3b400bc3dc17) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/tungsten-surge-transforms-northcliff-s-sisson-economics--7923f727-d652-4058-af61-3b400bc3dc17.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-02T17:18:50.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Northcliff Resources (NCF)
- Original source: [northernminer](https://www.northernminer.com/news/tungsten-surge-transforms-northcliffs-sisson-economics/1003894566/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.493
- Atlas tags: Resource Update, Tonnage Growth

Northcliff Resources has released a new feasibility study for the Sisson tungsten-molybdenum project in New Brunswick, reporting a post-tax NPV of $6.9 billion. The project features a 27-year open-pit mine life with significant tungsten and molybdenum reserves.

## 17:30 ET NORTHCLIFF ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE FOR SISSON PROJECT Northcliff Resources Ltd. ("Northcliff" or the "Company") (TSX: NCF) is pleased to announce the results of the Feasibility Study Update (the "2026...

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/17-30-et-northcliff-announces-results-of-feasibility-study-update-for-sisson-pro--6b285263-8470-49a1-9ab1-3eb35b80ca81) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/17-30-et-northcliff-announces-results-of-feasibility-study-update-for-sisson-pro--6b285263-8470-49a1-9ab1-3eb35b80ca81.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-31T21:39:20.474Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Northcliff Resources Ltd. (NCF)
- Original source: [cnw](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/northcliff-announces-results-of-feasibility-study-update-for-sisson-project-824785245.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.42
- Atlas tags: NI 43-101 Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Cut-off Disclosed, Proven Reserve, Probable Reserve, Measured Resource, Indicated Resource, Inferred Resource, DFS-Supporting, Resource Update

Northcliff Resources Ltd. announced positive results from its Feasibility Study Update for the Sisson Project in New Brunswick, Canada. The study forecasts strong financial results for an open-pit mine producing tungsten and molybdenum concentrates, with a post-tax NPV of $6,915 M and an IRR of 49.8%. The project outlines proven and probable mineral reserves of 276.8 Mt, supporting a 27-year mine life with initial capital expenditures of $1,528 M.

## NORTHCLIFF ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF FEASIBILITY STUDY UPDATE FOR SISSON PROJECT

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northcliff-announces-results-of-feasibility-study-update-for-sisson-project--73feae02-f991-4ae3-85be-958b3fcdf33d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/northcliff-announces-results-of-feasibility-study-update-for-sisson-project--73feae02-f991-4ae3-85be-958b3fcdf33d.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-31T21:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Northcliff Resources Ltd. (NCF.TO)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/NCF.TO/press-releases/4679875036015659)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.473
- Atlas tags: QP/CP Signed, NI 43-101 Compliant, Proven Reserve, Probable Reserve, Measured Resource, Indicated Resource, Cut-off Disclosed, Resource Update, DFS-Supporting, Mill Route

Northcliff Resources announced highly positive results from its 2026 Feasibility Study Update for the Sisson Project in New Brunswick, Canada, outlining a post-tax NPV of $6,915 million and an IRR of 49.8% with a rapid 1.6-year payback. The study confirms 276.8 Mt of Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves grading 0.075% WO3 and 0.021% Mo, supporting a 27-year open-pit operation with average annual production of 598,000 MTU WO3 and 4.2 M lbs Mo. The update incorporates significant changes in the macroeconomic environment and metal markets since the 2013 study, reinforcing the project's economic viability as a critical minerals producer.

## Great Atlantic Resources Aggressively Expands its Tungsten, Tin, Indium Properties in Southwest New Brunswick

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-atlantic-resources-aggressively-expands-its-tungsten-tin-indium-properties--694588a5-6b58-4e88-8d8f-382dc39c24a4) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/great-atlantic-resources-aggressively-expands-its-tungsten-tin-indium-properties--694588a5-6b58-4e88-8d8f-382dc39c24a4.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-26T13:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: Great Atlantic Resources Corp. (GR)
- Original source: [newsfile](https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/311515/Great-Atlantic-Resources-Aggressively-Expands-its-Tungsten-Tin-Indium-Properties-in-Southwest-New-Brunswick)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.358
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play, No QA/QC Disclosure

Great Atlantic Resources has expanded its tungsten-tin land position in New Brunswick by staking three new claims, increasing its total area to 9,880 hectares. The expansion surrounds the former Mount Pleasant tungsten mine and includes proximity to historical high-grade zinc, indium, and tin intercepts.

# 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.
