AEE: Tiris Project BFS Presentation

Original announcement by asx on

Company
Aura Energy Limited
Ticker
AEE
Exchange
ASX
Region
Mauritania
Primary commodity
Uranium
Secondary commodities
Vanadium, Potash, Molybdenum, Nickel, Zinc
Document categories
Other, Resource update, Metallurgy
Extracted
2026-10-18 22:19:50 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Aura Energy Limited announced the results of a Bankable Feasibility Study for its Tiris Uranium Project, confirming robust economics with a post-tax NPV8 of US$500.3 million, an IRR of 28%, and a 3.2-year payback period. The study outlines a low-cost, free-dig mining operation with a C1 cash cost of US$32.53/lb and AISC of US$41.25/lb, targeting first production by the end of 2028. The project benefits from a significant Ore Reserve of 37.3 Mlb U3O8 and a simple processing flowsheet validated by pilot plant testwork, with principal approvals already secured in Mauritania.

Reasoning: The Bankable Feasibility Study confirms robust economics for the Tiris Uranium Project, including a strong NPV, IRR, and low operating costs, de-risking the project and outlining a clear path to production. The project also benefits from a significant increase in Ore Reserves and a validated processing flowsheet, positioning it well in a strong uranium market.

Positive factors

  • Strong project economics confirmed by BFS (NPV, IRR, payback)
  • Significant increase in Ore Reserves (+11% to 37.3 Mlb U3O8)
  • Low C1 cash cost (US$32.53/lb) and AISC (US$41.25/lb)
  • Simple, free-dig mining operation with high upgrade ratio before leach
  • Pilot plant validation of the processing flowsheet underway
  • Principal approvals granted in Mauritania, a stable jurisdiction
  • Clear path to Final Investment Decision (FID) by December 2026
  • Project leverages a strong and growing uranium market
  • High renewable energy share (85%) for power supply
  • Häggån project offers significant long-term uranium and critical minerals potential

Negative factors

  • Significant portion of production target (32.9% by ore tonnes) based on Inferred Mineral Resources
  • Project funding (US$400M) is not yet secured
  • Häggån resource is historical (JORC 2004) and not yet converted to JORC 2012 standards
  • Some routine construction and operating permits are still pending for Tiris

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 20

Classification and evidence

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: The document is a BFS Presentation, which is a higher-level study than PFS, but it supports the economic study category.

Evidence · text

“Tiris Project BFS Presentation”

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: The document is a BFS Presentation, which is equivalent to a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) under JORC Code (2012 Edition).

Evidence · text

“The 2026 Bankable Feasibility Study is a Feasibility Study for the purposes of clause 40 of the JORC Code (2012 Edition).”

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: The Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources are signed off by Competent Persons Mr Andrew Hutson and Mr Arnold van der Heyden, respectively.

Evidence · text

“The information in this presentation that relates to Ore Reserves for the Tiris Uranium Project is extracted from the BFS Announcement and is based on, and fairly represents, information compiled by Mr Andrew Hutson of Resolve Mining Services. Mr Hutson is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code 2012. Mr Hutson consented to the inclusion in the BFS Announcement of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. The information in this presentation that relates to Mineral Resources for the Tiris Uranium Project is extracted from the ASX and AIM release dated 12 June 2024, “Aura increases Tiris’ Mineral Resources by 55% to 91.3 Mlbs U3O8”, and was based on information compiled by Mr Arnold van der Heyden of H&S Consultants Pty Limited, a Member and Chartered Professional of the AusIMM, who consented to its inclusion in that release.”

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The Tiris Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves are reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012 Edition).

Evidence · text

“The production target is based on the Mineral Resource estimate for the Tiris Uranium Project reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012 Edition) in the ASX and AIM release dated 12 June 2024 “Aura increases Tiris’ Mineral Resources by 55% to 91.3 Mlbs U3O8”, and on the Ore Reserve estimate for the Tiris Uranium Project reported in the BFS Announcement. The Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves underpinning the production target have been prepared by a Competent Person in accordance with the requirements of the JORC Code (2012 Edition).”

Tonnage Growthpositive

Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: Total Ore Reserves increased by 11% to 37.3 Mlb U3O8 from 33.6 Mlb U3O8.

Evidence · text

“ORE RESERVE 37.3 Mlb (+11%)”

Contained Metal Growthpositive

True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.

Why it applies: Total Ore Reserves increased by 11% to 37.3 Mlb U3O8 from 33.6 Mlb U3O8.

Evidence · text

“ORE RESERVE 37.3 Mlb (+11%)”

Grade Declinenegative

Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.

Why it applies: The average grade of the total Ore Reserves declined from 243 ppm U3O8 to 227 ppm U3O8.

Evidence · text

“74.6 Mt at 227 ppm U3O8”

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The production target is based in part on 32.9% Inferred Mineral Resources by ore tonnes and 32.3% by contained U3O8.

Evidence · text

“the production target for the Tiris Uranium Project set out in this presentation comprises 67.1% Ore Reserves (28.3% Proved Ore Reserves and 38.8% Probable Ore Reserves) and 32.9% Inferred Mineral Resources and, by contained U3O8, 67.7% Ore Reserves and 32.3% Inferred Mineral Resources.”

Historical Estimate Onlynegative

Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.

Why it applies: The Häggån Mineral Resource was originally reported under JORC Code (2004 Edition) and has not been updated to JORC Code (2012 Edition).

Evidence · text

“The Häggån Project Mineral Resource estimate referred to in this Presentation was originally reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2004 Edition)”

Pilot Scale Completepositive

Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.

Why it applies: The pilot plant is running from November to December 2026 to validate the flowsheet at scale.

Evidence · text

“Pilot plant runs each main ore type through the full flowsheet to validate flow sheet at scale”

High Recoverypositive

Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: Beneficiation achieves 91.9% uranium recovery, and the hydrometallurgical plant recovers 91.1% over LOM, leading to an overall recovery of 83.7%.

Evidence · text

“Recovery: About 91.9% of the uranium reports to about 12% of the feed mass, a seven-fold upgrade from 225 to 1,697 ppm. Plant recovery: The hydrometallurgical plant recovers 91.1% over the life of mine, 91.5% at steady state. Overall recovery: 83.7% from run-of-mine ore to final product.”

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: The processing involves a hydrometallurgical plant with leaching, ion exchange, and filtration.

Evidence · text

“Leaching Soda-ash leach dissolves uranium into solution Ion exchange (IX) Resin beads capture uranium from the PLS”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 19. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (18)

provenTiris Uranium Project · uraniumTonnes: 31500000Grade: 16.4Grade Unit: mlbContained Metal: 16.4Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Tiris Uranium Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
mauritania
Reported Region
Mauritania
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Andrew Hutson
Resource group id
resource:b106e6dea9419c390a0b

Resource Data

Category
proven
Tonnes
31500000
Grade
16.4
Grade Unit
mlb
Contained Metal
16.4
Contained Unit
mlb

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10
Prior Tonnes
62800000
Prior Grade
243
Prior Contained Metal
33.6

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Proved Ore Reserves for Tiris are a high-confidence estimate, contributing to the overall increase in Ore Reserves and de-risking the project for development, despite a slight grade decrease in the total reserve.

Positive factors

  • Proved Ore Reserves represent the highest confidence category, suitable for mine planning
  • Increase in total Ore Reserves (Proved + Probable) compared to prior estimate
  • JORC 2012 compliant and QP signed, indicating high reporting standard

Negative factors

  • Grade for total Ore Reserves has slightly declined compared to prior estimate

Evidence · table

“16.4”

Context: 31.5

Tags used in scoring

Proven Reservepositive

Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

Tonnage Declinenegative

Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.

Why it applies: 31500000 against 62800000 previously

Grade Declinenegative

Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.

Why it applies: 16.4 against 243 previously

Contained Metal Declinenegative

Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.

Why it applies: 16.4 against 33.6 previously

probableTiris Uranium Project · uraniumTonnes: 43100000Grade: 20.8Grade Unit: mlbContained Metal: 20.8Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Tiris Uranium Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
mauritania
Reported Region
Mauritania
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Andrew Hutson
Resource group id
resource:8e10461c10f68d10794b

Resource Data

Category
probable
Tonnes
43100000
Grade
20.8
Grade Unit
mlb
Contained Metal
20.8
Contained Unit
mlb

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10
Prior Tonnes
62800000
Prior Grade
243
Prior Contained Metal
33.6

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Probable Ore Reserves for Tiris contribute significantly to the updated Ore Reserve estimate, enhancing the project's economic confidence, though the overall reserve grade has slightly decreased.

Positive factors

  • Probable Ore Reserves add to the confidence in the project's economic viability
  • Increase in total Ore Reserves (Proved + Probable) compared to prior estimate
  • JORC 2012 compliant and QP signed, indicating high reporting standard

Negative factors

  • Grade for total Ore Reserves has slightly declined compared to prior estimate

Evidence · table

“20.8”

Context: 43.1

Tags used in scoring

Probable Reservepositive

Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

Tonnage Declinenegative

Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.

Why it applies: 43100000 against 62800000 previously

Grade Declinenegative

Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.

Why it applies: 20.8 against 243 previously

Contained Metal Declinenegative

Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.

Why it applies: 20.8 against 33.6 previously

probableTiris Uranium Project · uraniumTonnes: 74600000Grade: 37.3Grade Unit: mlbContained Metal: 37.3Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Tiris Uranium Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
mauritania
Reported Region
Mauritania
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Andrew Hutson
Resource group id
resource:02080fc512c3d7e1a51e

Resource Data

Category
probable
Tonnes
74600000
Grade
37.3
Grade Unit
mlb
Contained Metal
37.3
Contained Unit
mlb

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10
Prior Tonnes
62800000
Prior Grade
243
Prior Contained Metal
33.6

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Tiris Uranium Project's total Ore Reserves have increased by 11% to 37.3 Mlb, a material positive for the project's scale and economic viability, despite a slight decrease in average grade.

Positive factors

  • Total Ore Reserves increased by 11% to 37.3 Mlb, indicating significant growth
  • JORC 2012 compliant and QP signed, indicating high reporting standard
  • Ore Reserves underpin the production target and economic study

Negative factors

  • Average grade of the total Ore Reserves has declined from 243 ppm to 227 ppm

Evidence · table

“37.3”

Context: 74.6

Tags used in scoring

Probable Reservepositive

Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

Tonnage Growthpositive

Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: 74600000 against 62800000 previously

Grade Declinenegative

Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.

Why it applies: 37.3 against 243 previously

Contained Metal Growthpositive

True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.

Why it applies: 37.3 against 33.6 previously

measuredTiris Uranium Project · uraniumTonnes: 34000000Grade: 17.3Grade Unit: mlbContained Metal: 17.3Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Tiris Uranium Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
mauritania
Reported Region
Mauritania
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Arnold van der Heyden
Resource group id
resource:9dfb2ebcd49e006b01eb

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
34000000
Grade
17.3
Grade Unit
mlb
Contained Metal
17.3
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
100
Cutoff Unit
ppm U3O8

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Measured Mineral Resources provide a high-confidence base for the Tiris project, supporting the overall resource estimate and future development.

Positive factors

  • Measured Resources represent the highest confidence category, suitable for detailed mine planning
  • JORC 2012 compliant and QP signed, indicating high reporting standard

Evidence · table

“17.3”

Context: 34

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 2.4 years before this release

measuredTiris Uranium Project · vanadiumTonnes: 34000000Grade: 75Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 5.6Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Project
Tiris Uranium Project
Commodity
vanadium
Region
mauritania
Reported Region
Mauritania
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Arnold van der Heyden
Resource group id
resource:9dfb2ebcd49e006b01eb

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
34000000
Grade
75
Grade Unit
ppm
Contained Metal
5.6
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
100
Cutoff Unit
ppm U3O8

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Measured Mineral Resources for vanadium provide a high-confidence estimate for this byproduct, adding potential value to the Tiris project.

Positive factors

  • Measured Resources provide high confidence for vanadium as a byproduct
  • JORC 2012 compliant and QP signed, indicating high reporting standard

Negative factors

  • Vanadium is a secondary commodity, and its contribution to project economics is not explicitly detailed in this context

Evidence · table

“34”

Context: 5.6

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 2.4 years before this release

indicatedTiris Uranium Project · uraniumTonnes: 48000000Grade: 22.6Grade Unit: mlbContained Metal: 22.6Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Tiris Uranium Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
mauritania
Reported Region
Mauritania
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Arnold van der Heyden
Resource group id
resource:83b66ce9edeedca78543

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
48000000
Grade
22.6
Grade Unit
mlb
Contained Metal
22.6
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
100
Cutoff Unit
ppm U3O8

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated Mineral Resources for Tiris contribute to the overall resource confidence, supporting further economic studies and de-risking the project.

Positive factors

  • Indicated Resources provide reasonable geological confidence, suitable for pre-feasibility and feasibility studies
  • JORC 2012 compliant and QP signed, indicating high reporting standard

Evidence · table

“22.6”

Context: 48

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 2.4 years before this release

indicatedTiris Uranium Project · vanadiumTonnes: 48000000Grade: 69Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 7.3Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Tiris Uranium Project
Commodity
vanadium
Region
mauritania
Reported Region
Mauritania
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Arnold van der Heyden
Resource group id
resource:83b66ce9edeedca78543

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
48000000
Grade
69
Grade Unit
ppm
Contained Metal
7.3
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
100
Cutoff Unit
ppm U3O8

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated Mineral Resources for vanadium add to the overall resource confidence for this byproduct, potentially enhancing project value.

Positive factors

  • Indicated Resources provide reasonable confidence for vanadium as a byproduct
  • JORC 2012 compliant and QP signed, indicating high reporting standard

Negative factors

  • Vanadium is a secondary commodity, and its contribution to project economics is not explicitly detailed in this context

Evidence · table

“48”

Context: 7.3

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 2.4 years before this release

inferredTiris Uranium Project · uraniumTonnes: 102000000Grade: 51.4Grade Unit: mlbContained Metal: 51.4Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Tiris Uranium Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
mauritania
Reported Region
Mauritania
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Arnold van der Heyden
Resource group id
resource:5a37bb30767d371a79fd

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
102000000
Grade
51.4
Grade Unit
mlb
Contained Metal
51.4
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
100
Cutoff Unit
ppm U3O8

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The substantial Inferred Mineral Resources for Tiris indicate significant upside potential, but their lower confidence level means further drilling is required to upgrade them for definitive economic studies and to de-risk the production target.

Positive factors

  • Large Inferred Resource base provides significant exploration upside and potential for future conversion
  • JORC 2012 compliant and QP signed, indicating high reporting standard

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resources have a low level of geological confidence and cannot be used for economic studies without further work
  • A significant portion of the production target relies on Inferred Resources, which introduces risk

Evidence · table

“51.4”

Context: 102

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 2.4 years before this release

inferredTiris Uranium Project · vanadiumTonnes: 102000000Grade: 74Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 16.6Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Tiris Uranium Project
Commodity
vanadium
Region
mauritania
Reported Region
Mauritania
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Arnold van der Heyden
Resource group id
resource:5a37bb30767d371a79fd

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
102000000
Grade
74
Grade Unit
ppm
Contained Metal
16.6
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
100
Cutoff Unit
ppm U3O8

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Inferred Mineral Resources for vanadium indicate potential byproduct value, but their lower confidence level requires further work to confirm economic viability.

Positive factors

  • Large Inferred Resource base for vanadium provides potential byproduct upside
  • JORC 2012 compliant and QP signed, indicating high reporting standard

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resources have a low level of geological confidence
  • Vanadium is a secondary commodity, and its contribution to project economics is not explicitly detailed in this context

Evidence · table

“102”

Context: 16.6

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 2.4 years before this release

inferredTiris Uranium Project · uraniumTonnes: 184000000Grade: 225Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 91.3Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Tiris Uranium Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
mauritania
Reported Region
Mauritania
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Arnold van der Heyden
Resource group id
resource:e78a525fdd6fdc5a2c92

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
184000000
Grade
225
Grade Unit
ppm
Contained Metal
91.3
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
100
Cutoff Unit
ppm U3O8

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Tiris Uranium Project boasts a substantial total Mineral Resource of 91.3 Mlb U3O8, providing a strong foundation for the project, though the category breakdown indicates a need for further resource definition.

Positive factors

  • Total Mineral Resource of 91.3 Mlb U3O8 represents a significant uranium endowment
  • JORC 2012 compliant and QP signed, indicating high reporting standard

Negative factors

  • A significant portion of the total resource is in the Inferred category, requiring further drilling for upgrade

Evidence · table

“184”

Context: 91.3

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 2.4 years before this release

inferredTiris Uranium Project · vanadiumTonnes: 184000000Grade: 73Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 29.6Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Tiris Uranium Project
Commodity
vanadium
Region
mauritania
Reported Region
Mauritania
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Arnold van der Heyden
Resource group id
resource:e78a525fdd6fdc5a2c92

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
184000000
Grade
73
Grade Unit
ppm
Contained Metal
29.6
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
100
Cutoff Unit
ppm U3O8

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2024-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Tiris Uranium Project also contains a substantial vanadium Mineral Resource, offering potential byproduct value, though further definition is needed for the Inferred portion.

Positive factors

  • Total Mineral Resource for vanadium indicates significant byproduct potential
  • JORC 2012 compliant and QP signed, indicating high reporting standard

Negative factors

  • A significant portion of the total resource is in the Inferred category, requiring further drilling for upgrade
  • Vanadium is a secondary commodity, and its contribution to project economics is not explicitly detailed in this context

Evidence · table

“184”

Context: 29.6

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

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.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 2.4 years before this release

inferredHäggån · uraniumTonnes: 2350000000Grade: 800Grade Unit: mlbContained Metal: 800Contained Unit: mlbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Häggån
Commodity
uranium
Region
sweden
Reported Region
Sweden
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
other
QP Signed
No
Resource group id
resource:1f4ffd75827c3b22e7e3

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
2350000000
Grade
800
Grade Unit
mlb
Contained Metal
800
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
100
Cutoff Unit
ppm U3O8

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2012-08-22

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2012-08-22T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Häggån uranium resource is very large but remains historical and entirely in the Inferred category, requiring significant work to meet current reporting standards and increase confidence, despite recent positive regulatory changes in Sweden.

Positive factors

  • Very large contained uranium metal (800 Mlb) indicates significant long-term potential
  • Lifting of uranium mining ban in Sweden is a positive regulatory development for this project

Negative factors

  • Resource is historical (JORC 2004) and not yet converted to JORC 2012 standards, requiring verification
  • 100% Inferred category indicates low geological confidence
  • No Competent Person has undertaken sufficient work to classify it under JORC 2012

Evidence · table

“800”

Context: 2,350

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 14.2 years before this release

indicatedHäggån · vanadiumTonnes: 45000000Grade: 0.34Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 332Contained Unit: mlbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Häggån
Commodity
vanadium
Region
sweden
Reported Region
Sweden
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
other
QP Signed
No
Resource group id
resource:11260d0f2a6a60b981fa

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
45000000
Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
332
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2019-10-10

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated vanadium resource at Häggån provides a reasonable confidence estimate for this byproduct, but its historical classification under JORC 2004 requires an update to current standards.

Positive factors

  • Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence for this portion of the resource
  • Significant contained vanadium metal adds to the project's polymetallic potential

Negative factors

  • Resource is historical (JORC 2004) and not yet converted to JORC 2012 standards, requiring verification

Evidence · table

“45”

Context: 332

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.0 years before this release

inferredHäggån · vanadiumTonnes: 2503000000Grade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 14873Contained Unit: mlbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Häggån
Commodity
vanadium
Region
sweden
Reported Region
Sweden
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
other
QP Signed
No
Resource group id
resource:59420d9215725834e140

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
2503000000
Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
14873
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
0.1
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2019-10-10

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Häggån project contains a very large Inferred vanadium resource, indicating substantial byproduct potential, but its historical and low-confidence classification requires further work to meet current reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Very large contained vanadium metal indicates significant long-term potential for this byproduct

Negative factors

  • Resource is historical (JORC 2004) and not yet converted to JORC 2012 standards, requiring verification
  • 100% Inferred category indicates low geological confidence

Evidence · table

“2,503”

Context: 14,873

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.0 years before this release

indicatedHäggån · vanadiumTonnes: 42000000Grade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 320Contained Unit: mlbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Häggån
Commodity
vanadium
Region
sweden
Reported Region
Sweden
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
other
QP Signed
No
Resource group id
resource:53fb9f32110a6480297a

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
42000000
Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
320
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2019-10-10

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated vanadium resource at Häggån provides a reasonable confidence estimate for this byproduct, but its historical classification under JORC 2004 requires an update to current standards.

Positive factors

  • Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence for this portion of the resource
  • Significant contained vanadium metal adds to the project's polymetallic potential

Negative factors

  • Resource is historical (JORC 2004) and not yet converted to JORC 2012 standards, requiring verification

Evidence · table

“42”

Context: 320

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.0 years before this release

inferredHäggån · vanadiumTonnes: 1963000000Grade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 13010Contained Unit: mlbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Häggån
Commodity
vanadium
Region
sweden
Reported Region
Sweden
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
other
QP Signed
No
Resource group id
resource:23c13f20fa07e6be5f89

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1963000000
Grade
0.3
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
13010
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2019-10-10

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Häggån project contains a very large Inferred vanadium resource, indicating substantial byproduct potential, but its historical and low-confidence classification requires further work to meet current reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Very large contained vanadium metal indicates significant long-term potential for this byproduct

Negative factors

  • Resource is historical (JORC 2004) and not yet converted to JORC 2012 standards, requiring verification
  • 100% Inferred category indicates low geological confidence

Evidence · table

“1,963”

Context: 13,010

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.0 years before this release

indicatedHäggån · vanadiumTonnes: 61000000Grade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 258Contained Unit: mlbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Häggån
Commodity
vanadium
Region
sweden
Reported Region
Sweden
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
other
QP Signed
No
Resource group id
resource:7f9332d80c4c61eddc6f

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
61000000
Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
258
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2019-10-10

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated vanadium resource at Häggån provides a reasonable confidence estimate for this byproduct, but its historical classification under JORC 2004 requires an update to current standards.

Positive factors

  • Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence for this portion of the resource
  • Significant contained vanadium metal adds to the project's polymetallic potential

Negative factors

  • Resource is historical (JORC 2004) and not yet converted to JORC 2012 standards, requiring verification

Evidence · table

“61”

Context: 258

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.0 years before this release

inferredHäggån · vanadiumTonnes: 954000000Grade: 0.35Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 7390Contained Unit: mlbHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Häggån
Commodity
vanadium
Region
sweden
Reported Region
Sweden
Ticker
AEE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
other
QP Signed
No
Resource group id
resource:fd6729bf54b41f830a48

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
954000000
Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
7390
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
% V2O5

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2019-10-10

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2019-10-10T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Häggån project contains a very large Inferred vanadium resource, indicating substantial byproduct potential, but its historical and low-confidence classification requires further work to meet current reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Very large contained vanadium metal indicates significant long-term potential for this byproduct

Negative factors

  • Resource is historical (JORC 2004) and not yet converted to JORC 2012 standards, requiring verification
  • 100% Inferred category indicates low geological confidence

Evidence · table

“954”

Context: 7,390

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.0 years before this release

Metallurgical Results (1)

pilot plantTiris Uranium Project · uraniumView all details
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Identity

Project
Tiris Uranium Project
Commodity
uranium
Region
mauritania
Reported Region
Mauritania
Ticker
AEE

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
pilot plant
Processing Route
scrubbing and wet screening, two-stage decanter centrifuges, alkaline leaching (sodium carbonate), ATA-conditioned horizontal vacuum belt filtration (HVBF), Moving Bed Ion Exchange (MBIX), nanofiltration reagent recycle

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-18T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Tiris pilot plant is running a detailed test program with real ore through the full flowsheet, providing crucial validation at scale and significantly de-risking the project's processing strategy.

Positive factors

  • Pilot plant operation provides high-confidence validation of the full flowsheet at scale
  • Testing with real ore across main ore types addresses variability
  • Continuous operation simulates commercial reality, de-risking the project
  • Training of local operators builds capacity and social license

Evidence · text

“Pilot plant runs each main ore type through the full flowsheet to validate flow sheet at scale”

Tags used in scoring

Pilot Scale Completepositive

Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.

Why it applies: test_type names pilot-scale work

How Atlas produces this analysis

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