# Arizona Metals Announces Results of Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Kay Mine Project Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AZMCF/news/7716516188732720/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay- Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-04-30T10:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Arizona Metals Corp. - Ticker: AZMCF - Exchange: TSX - Region: Arizona, USA - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Zinc, Gold, Silver, Lead - Document categories: Resource update, Metallurgy, Permitting - Extracted: 2026-08-20 23:38:42 UTC Narrative sentiment: -0.70 · Bearish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Arizona Metals Corp. announced the results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment \(PEA\) for its Kay Mine Project, which indicates a base case after-tax NPV 5% of US$-6 million and an IRR of 4.9%. The PEA is based on a June 2025 Mineral Resource Estimate comprising 9.28 Mt at 3.18% CuEq Indicated and 0.86 Mt at 2.44% CuEq Inferred. While the base case economics are weak, a 'Spot Case' scenario projects a positive after-tax NPV 5% of US$445 million and an IRR of 14.9% under higher metal price assumptions, highlighting significant upside potential. Reasoning: The PEA's base case financial results are uneconomic, with a negative NPV and low IRR, despite good metallurgical recoveries and a high-confidence resource. However, the project shows significant upside potential under more favorable metal prices and has further exploration and optimization opportunities. - Positive factor: Spot Case shows significant upside potential. - Positive factor: Well-defined Indicated mineral resource \(92% of MRE tonnes\). - Positive factor: High metallurgical recoveries for copper and gold. - Positive factor: Project remains open along strike and at depth for resource growth. - Positive factor: Top-tier jurisdiction \(Arizona\) with good infrastructure. - Negative factor: Base case after-tax NPV 5% is negative \(US$-6 million\) and IRR is very low \(4.9%\), indicating the project is not economic at base case metal prices. - Negative factor: PEA is preliminary in nature and includes Inferred mineral resources. - Negative factor: Albion Process required for pyrite concentrate, indicating refractory gold and higher processing complexity/cost. - Negative factor: No permits for mining operations currently held. Facts used in scoring: 29 ## Classification and evidence **PEA-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. Why it applies: The document presents the results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment. Evidence · text > Arizona Metals Announces Results of Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Kay Mine Project **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: The PEA and MRE were prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101. Evidence · text > prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects \("NI 43-101"\). **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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: Multiple independent Qualified Persons are listed as having reviewed and verified the technical information. Evidence · text > Scientific and technical information related to the 2025 MRE and 2026 PEA contained in this news release has been reviewed and verified by: Allan Armitage Ph.D., P.Geo, SGS Canada Inc. – Geological services, 2025MRE Ben Eggers, MAIG, P.Geo, SGS Canada Inc. – Geological services, 2025MRE Hind Zniber El Mouhabbis, P. Eng., G Mining Services, Economic analysis, 2026 PEA Carl Michaud, P.Eng., MBA , G Mining Services, UG Mining, 2026 PEA Sunil Koppalkar, P.Eng., G Mining Services, Process, 2026 PEA Nicolas Vanier-Larrivée, P. Eng., G Mining Services, Infrastructure, 2026 PEA Richard DeLong, P. Geo., WestLand Engineering & Environmental Services, Environment, 2026 PEA Eric J. Mears, R.G., C.P.G., HALEY & ALDRICH, Inc., Closure, 2026 PEA **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: The PEA includes Inferred mineral resources, which are considered too speculative for economic studies. Evidence · text > The 2026 PEA is preliminary in nature and includes Inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: The mineral resource estimate is reported at a base-case cut-off grade of 1.00% CuEq. Evidence · text > at a base-case cut-off grade of 1.00% CuEq. **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: The PEA is based on a mineral resource estimate with an effective date of June 17, 2025. Evidence · text > The PEA is based on mineral resources previously disclosed, with an effective date of June 17, 2025. **VMS Deposit** Polarity: neutral Story-specific tag Definition: No canonical definition is currently available. Why it applies: The Kay Mine Project is described as a steeply dipping VMS deposit. Evidence · text > The Kay Mine Project is a steeply dipping VMS deposit **High Recovery** Polarity: positive Definition: Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route. Why it applies: Copper recovery of 92% is strong for a flotation circuit. Evidence · table > 92 Context: Copper **Mill Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\). Why it applies: The processing plant design includes comminution, flotation, and cyanidation circuits. Evidence · text > The process plant is designed to nominally treat 0.7 Mtpy of fresh rock and will consist of comminution, Cu-Pb flotation, zinc flotation and pyrite flotation circuits followed by dewatering circuit for the copper-lead and zinc concentrate products. Pyrite concentrate will be treated in an Albion Process followed by cyanidation, adsorption, desorption and recovery \(ADR\) circuit for recovering gold. **POX/BIOX Route** Polarity: neutral Definition: Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX. Why it applies: Pyrite concentrate will be treated in an Albion Process, which is a form of oxidation. Evidence · text > Pyrite concentrate will be treated in an Albion Process **Refractory Ore** Polarity: negative Definition: Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk. Why it applies: The need for an Albion Process for pyrite concentrate indicates refractory gold mineralization. Evidence · text > Pyrite concentrate will be treated in an Albion Process followed by cyanidation, adsorption, desorption and recovery \(ADR\) circuit for recovering gold. **No Permitting** Polarity: negative Story-specific tag Definition: No canonical definition is currently available. Why it applies: AMC does not hold permits for mining operations on the project. Evidence · text > At present, AMC does not hold permits for mining operations on the project. **Uneconomic Base Case** Polarity: negative Story-specific tag Definition: No canonical definition is currently available. Why it applies: The base case after-tax NPV 5% is negative US$-6 million and IRR is 4.9%. Evidence · table > -6 Context: After-Tax NPV 5% ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 29. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Resource Estimates (29) ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-0) Kay Mine Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: gold - Ticker: AZMCF #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 9280000 - Grade: 1.39 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 415000 - Contained Unit: koz - Cutoff Grade: 1 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Indicated gold resource provides a substantial base for the project, with high confidence, but is based on a prior MRE. - Positive factor: Large Indicated resource base - Positive factor: Polymetallic nature Evidence · table > 1.39 Context: 9.28 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-1) Kay Mine Project · silver #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: silver - Ticker: AZMCF #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 9280000 - Grade: 27.6 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 8253000 - Contained Unit: koz - Cutoff Grade: 1 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Indicated silver resource provides a substantial base for the project, with high confidence, but is based on a prior MRE. - Positive factor: Large Indicated resource base - Positive factor: Polymetallic nature Evidence · table > 27.6 Context: 9.28 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-2) Kay Mine Project · copper #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: copper - Ticker: AZMCF #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 9280000 - Grade: 0.97 - Grade Unit: % - Contained Metal: 197900000 - Contained Unit: Mlbs - Cutoff Grade: 1 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Indicated copper resource provides a substantial base for the project, with high confidence, but is based on a prior MRE. - Positive factor: Large Indicated resource base - Positive factor: Polymetallic nature Evidence · table > 0.97 Context: 9.28 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-3) Kay Mine Project · lead #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: lead - Ticker: AZMCF #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 9280000 - Grade: 0.33 - Grade Unit: % - Contained Metal: 67300000 - Contained Unit: Mlbs - Cutoff Grade: 1 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Indicated lead resource provides a substantial base for the project, with high confidence, but is based on a prior MRE. - Positive factor: Large Indicated resource base - Positive factor: Polymetallic nature Evidence · table > 0.33 Context: 9.28 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-4) Kay Mine Project · zinc #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: zinc - Ticker: AZMCF #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 9280000 - Grade: 2.39 - Grade Unit: % - Contained Metal: 490100000 - Contained Unit: Mlbs - Cutoff Grade: 1 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Indicated zinc resource provides a substantial base for the project, with high confidence, but is based on a prior MRE. - Positive factor: Large Indicated resource base - Positive factor: Polymetallic nature Evidence · table > 2.39 Context: 9.28 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-5) Kay Mine Project · copper #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: copper - Ticker: AZMCF #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 9280000 - Grade: 3.18 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Contained Metal: 650600000 - Contained Unit: Mlbs - Cutoff Grade: 1 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Indicated copper equivalent resource provides a substantial base for the project, with high confidence, but is based on a prior MRE. - Positive factor: Large Indicated resource base - Positive factor: Polymetallic nature Evidence · table > 3.18 Context: 9.28 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-6) Kay Mine Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: gold - Ticker: AZMCF #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 860000 - Grade: 1.06 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 29000 - Contained Unit: koz - Cutoff Grade: 1 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Inferred gold resource adds to the overall potential but is speculative and based on a prior MRE. - Positive factor: Polymetallic nature - Negative factor: Inferred resource is speculative Evidence · table > 1.06 Context: 0.86 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-7) Kay Mine Project · silver #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: silver - Ticker: AZMCF #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 860000 - Grade: 15.4 - Grade Unit: g/t - Contained Metal: 423000 - Contained Unit: koz - Cutoff Grade: 1 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Inferred silver resource adds to the overall potential but is speculative and based on a prior MRE. - Positive factor: Polymetallic nature - Negative factor: Inferred resource is speculative Evidence · table > 15.4 Context: 0.86 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-8) Kay Mine Project · copper #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: copper - Ticker: AZMCF #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 860000 - Grade: 0.87 - Grade Unit: % - Contained Metal: 16400000 - Contained Unit: Mlbs - Cutoff Grade: 1 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Inferred copper resource adds to the overall potential but is speculative and based on a prior MRE. - Positive factor: Polymetallic nature - Negative factor: Inferred resource is speculative Evidence · table > 0.87 Context: 0.86 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-9) Kay Mine Project · lead #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: lead - Ticker: AZMCF #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 860000 - Grade: 0.2 - Grade Unit: % - Contained Metal: 3800000 - Contained Unit: Mlbs - Cutoff Grade: 1 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Inferred lead resource adds to the overall potential but is speculative and based on a prior MRE. - Positive factor: Polymetallic nature - Negative factor: Inferred resource is speculative Evidence · table > 0.20 Context: 0.86 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-10) Kay Mine Project · zinc #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: zinc - Ticker: AZMCF #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 860000 - Grade: 1.68 - Grade Unit: % - Contained Metal: 31800000 - Contained Unit: Mlbs - Cutoff Grade: 1 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Inferred zinc resource adds to the overall potential but is speculative and based on a prior MRE. - Positive factor: Polymetallic nature - Negative factor: Inferred resource is speculative Evidence · table > 1.68 Context: 0.86 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-11) Kay Mine Project · copper #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: copper - Ticker: AZMCF #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 860000 - Grade: 2.44 - Grade Unit: % CuEq - Contained Metal: 46100000 - Contained Unit: Mlbs - Cutoff Grade: 1 #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The Inferred copper equivalent resource adds to the overall potential but is speculative and based on a prior MRE. - Positive factor: Polymetallic nature - Negative factor: Inferred resource is speculative Evidence · table > 2.44 Context: 0.86 ### Fact 13 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-12) Kay Mine Project · copper #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: copper - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The reported average copper recovery of 92% is strong for the chosen flotation processing route, supporting the technical viability of the project. - Positive factor: High recovery for copper - Negative factor: Albion Process required for refractory gold Evidence · table > 92 Context: Copper ### Fact 14 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-13) Kay Mine Project · zinc #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: zinc - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The reported average zinc recovery of 80% is moderate for the chosen flotation processing route, supporting the technical viability of the project. - Positive factor: Good recoveries for zinc - Negative factor: Albion Process required for refractory gold Evidence · table > 80 Context: Zinc ### Fact 15 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-14) Kay Mine Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: gold - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The reported average gold recovery of 86% is moderate for the chosen Albion Process and cyanidation route, supporting the technical viability of the project despite refractory mineralization. - Positive factor: Good recoveries for gold - Negative factor: Albion Process required for refractory gold Evidence · table > 86 Context: Gold ### Fact 16 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-15) Kay Mine Project · silver #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: silver - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The reported average silver recovery of 85% is moderate for the chosen processing route, supporting the technical viability of the project. - Positive factor: Good recoveries for silver - Negative factor: Albion Process required for refractory gold Evidence · table > 85 Context: Silver ### Fact 17 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-16) Kay Mine Project #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The PEA projects a 10-year mine life for the Kay Mine Project. Evidence · table > 10 Context: Mine Life ### Fact 18 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-17) Kay Mine Project #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The PEA estimates an initial capital cost of US$609 million for the project. Evidence · table > 609 Context: Initial Capital ### Fact 19 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-18) Kay Mine Project #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The PEA estimates sustaining capital costs of US$87 million over the mine life. Evidence · table > 87 Context: Sustaining Capital ### Fact 20 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-19) Kay Mine Project #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The PEA estimates a total capital cost of US$731 million, including initial, sustaining, and closure costs. Evidence · table > 731 Context: Total Capital Cost ### Fact 21 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-20) Kay Mine Project #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The base case after-tax NPV 5% of US$-6 million indicates the project is not economically viable at the assumed metal prices. - Negative factor: Negative NPV - Negative factor: Low IRR Evidence · table > -6 Context: After-Tax NPV 5% ### Fact 22 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-21) Kay Mine Project #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The base case after-tax IRR of 4.9% is very low, indicating the project is not economically viable at the assumed metal prices. - Negative factor: Negative NPV - Negative factor: Low IRR Evidence · table > 4.9 Context: After-Tax IRR ### Fact 23 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-22) Kay Mine Project #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The PEA projects a payback period of 7.5 years for the base case. Evidence · table > 7.5 Context: Payback ### Fact 24 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-23) Kay Mine Project · copper #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: copper - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The PEA projects significant payable copper production of 127 Mlbs over the mine life. - Positive factor: Significant payable metal production over mine life Evidence · table > 127 Context: Copper ### Fact 25 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-24) Kay Mine Project · zinc #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: zinc - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The PEA projects significant payable zinc production of 293 Mlbs over the mine life. - Positive factor: Significant payable metal production over mine life Evidence · table > 293 Context: Zinc ### Fact 26 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-25) Kay Mine Project · gold #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: gold - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The PEA projects significant payable gold production of 258 koz over the mine life. - Positive factor: Significant payable metal production over mine life Evidence · table > 258 Context: Gold ### Fact 27 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-26) Kay Mine Project · silver #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Commodity: silver - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The PEA projects significant payable silver production of 4,712 koz over the mine life. - Positive factor: Significant payable metal production over mine life Evidence · table > 4,712 Context: Silver ### Fact 28 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-27) Kay Mine Project #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The PEA outlines an average milling throughput of 0.7 Mtpa. Evidence · table > 0.7 Context: Average Milling Throughput ### Fact 29 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arizona-metals-announces-results-of-preliminary-economic-assessment-for-the-kay--c514f244-720d-4ba0-9607-7b239a85fd9a#fact-resource-facts-28) Kay Mine Project #### Identity - Project: Kay Mine Project - Ticker: AZMCF #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-04-30T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: The PEA estimates a total operating cost of US$138.47 per tonne milled. Evidence · table > 138.47 Context: Total Operating Cost ## How Atlas produces this analysis Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.