Azarga Metals Announces Mineral Resource Estimate for the Marg Project, Central Yukon

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Company
AZARGA METALS CORP.
Ticker
AZR
Exchange
TSX
Region
Central Yukon, Canada
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Lead, Zinc, Silver, Gold
Document categories
Resource update
Extracted
2026-08-24 07:59:30 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Azarga Metals announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Marg Project in Central Yukon, Canada, reporting a 46% increase in total tonnage to 14.3 Mt. The update shows significant growth in Inferred resources, but with a general decline in average grades across all commodities. The estimate is NI 43-101 compliant and includes lead as a newly reported commodity.

Reasoning: Azarga Metals has reported a significant increase in total resource tonnage and contained metal for the Marg Project, particularly in the Inferred category. However, this growth is accompanied by a notable decline in average grades across all commodities and a decrease in the overall Measured and Indicated (M&I) percentage, suggesting dilutive growth. The addition of lead as a reported commodity is a positive.

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported
  • qp_signed
  • ni_43_101_compliant

Negative factors

  • grade_decline
  • m_and_i_percentage_decline
  • dilutive_growth

Facts used in scoring: 72

Atlas analysis — AZARGA METALS CORP.: Azarga Metals Announces Mineral Resource Estimate for the Marg Project, Central Yukon. indicated 4300000 tonnes; inferred 10000000 tonnes

Classification and evidence

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The document announces an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Marg Project.

Evidence · text

“Azarga Metals Announces Mineral Resource Estimate for the Marg Project, Central Yukon”

Tonnage Growthpositive

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

Why it applies: Total resource tonnage increased by 45.9% from 9.8 Mt to 14.3 Mt compared to the prior estimate.

Evidence · table

“4.3”

Context: Indicated

Contained Metal Growthpositive

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

Why it applies: Contained metal for copper, gold, silver, and zinc increased in the Inferred category, and was stable or slightly up in the Indicated category, despite grade declines, due to significant tonnage growth.

Evidence · table

“10.0”

Context: Inferred

Grade Declinenegative

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

Why it applies: Average grades for copper, gold, silver, and zinc decreased in both Indicated and Inferred categories compared to the prior estimate.

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 4.3

Dilutive Growthnegative

Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.

Why it applies: The significant increase in tonnage is accompanied by a decrease in average grades across all commodities and a decrease in the M&I percentage, indicating that the growth is dilutive.

Evidence · text

“The 2025 Mineral Resource builds upon the historic Mineral Resource model, extending the interpreted mineralised domain extent using a 0.5% CuEq cut-off grade and simplifying the structural model by removing the previous use of dual cut-offs.”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource estimate was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101.

Evidence · text

“prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standard of Disclosures for Mineral Projects (" NI 43-101 ")”

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: John Horton BSc (Hons) FAusIMM (CP) and Debbie James, BSc. P.Geo are named as Qualified Persons.

Evidence · text

“The Qualified Persons (" QPs "), as defined under NI 43-101, are John Horton BSc (Hons) FAusIMM (CP) and Debbie James, BSc. P.Geo.”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The resource is reported at a 0.5% CuEq cut-off grade.

Evidence · text

“2025 Mineral Resource at 0.5% copper equivalent [1] ("CuEq") cut-off”

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: A significant portion of the resource (10.0 Mt) is classified as Inferred.

Evidence · table

“10.0”

Context: Inferred

M&I Percentage Declinenegative · Story-specific tag

No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The M&I percentage decreased from 37.8% in the prior estimate to 30.1% in the current estimate.

Evidence · table

“4.3”

Context: Indicated

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: The resource update builds upon previous studies including a 2016 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).

Evidence · text

“This builds upon previous studies, including the 2016 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA)”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 72. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (72)

indicatedMarg Project · copperTonnes: 4300000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4300000
Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution.

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 4.3

indicatedMarg Project · leadTonnes: 4300000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4300000
Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lead is a newly reported commodity in the Indicated category, adding value to the resource. The grade of 1.7% Pb is a significant addition.

Positive factors

  • new_commodity_reported

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 4.3

indicatedMarg Project · zincTonnes: 4300000Grade: 3.2Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4300000
Grade
3.2
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated zinc tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, which is positive. However, the zinc grade decreased by 15.8% from 3.8% to 3.2%, indicating grade dilution.

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“3.2”

Context: 4.3

indicatedMarg Project · silverTonnes: 4300000Grade: 42Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4300000
Grade
42
Grade Unit
g/t
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated silver tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained silver increased slightly, which is positive. However, the silver grade decreased by 12.5% from 48 g/t to 42 g/t, indicating grade dilution.

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“42”

Context: 4.3

indicatedMarg Project · goldTonnes: 4300000Grade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
gold
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4300000
Grade
0.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated gold tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained gold increased slightly, which is positive. However, the gold grade decreased by 13.2% from 0.76 g/t to 0.66 g/t, indicating grade dilution.

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“0.66”

Context: 4.3

inferredMarg Project · copperTonnes: 10000000Grade: 1Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10000000
Grade
1
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution.

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 10.0

inferredMarg Project · leadTonnes: 10000000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10000000
Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Lead is a newly reported commodity in the Inferred category, adding value to the resource. The grade of 1.3% Pb is a significant addition.

Positive factors

  • new_commodity_reported

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 10.0

inferredMarg Project · zincTonnes: 10000000Grade: 2.6Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10000000
Grade
2.6
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred zinc tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 25.4% increase in contained zinc. However, the zinc grade decreased by 23.5% from 3.4% to 2.6%, indicating significant grade dilution.

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“2.6”

Context: 10.0

inferredMarg Project · silverTonnes: 10000000Grade: 33Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10000000
Grade
33
Grade Unit
g/t
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred silver tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 23.3% increase in contained silver. However, the silver grade decreased by 25.0% from 44 g/t to 33 g/t, indicating significant grade dilution.

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“33”

Context: 10.0

inferredMarg Project · goldTonnes: 10000000Grade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
gold
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10000000
Grade
0.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred gold tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 19.6% increase in contained gold. However, the gold grade decreased by 27.0% from 0.74 g/t to 0.54 g/t, indicating significant grade dilution.

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“0.54”

Context: 10.0

indicatedcopperTonnes: 4300000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4300000
Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 4.3

indicatedleadTonnes: 4300000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4300000
Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 4.3

indicatedzincTonnes: 4300000Grade: 3.2Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4300000
Grade
3.2
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“3.2”

Context: 4.3

indicatedsilverTonnes: 4300000Grade: 42Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4300000
Grade
42
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“42”

Context: 4.3

indicatedgoldTonnes: 4300000Grade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Commodity
gold
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4300000
Grade
0.66
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“0.66”

Context: 4.3

inferredcopperTonnes: 10000000Grade: 1Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10000000
Grade
1
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 10.0

inferredleadTonnes: 10000000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10000000
Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 10.0

inferredzincTonnes: 10000000Grade: 2.6Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10000000
Grade
2.6
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“2.6”

Context: 10.0

inferredsilverTonnes: 10000000Grade: 33Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10000000
Grade
33
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“33”

Context: 10.0

inferredgoldTonnes: 10000000Grade: 0.54Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
gold
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10000000
Grade
0.54
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“0.54”

Context: 10.0

indicatedcopperTonnes: 4200000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4200000
Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 4.2

indicatedzincTonnes: 4200000Grade: 3.2Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4200000
Grade
3.2
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“3.2”

Context: 4.2

indicatedleadTonnes: 4200000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4200000
Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 4.2

indicatedsilverTonnes: 4200000Grade: 42Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4200000
Grade
42
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“42”

Context: 4.2

indicatedcopperTonnes: 3800000Grade: 1.4Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3800000
Grade
1.4
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.4”

Context: 3.8

indicatedzincTonnes: 3800000Grade: 3.4Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3800000
Grade
3.4
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“3.4”

Context: 3.8

indicatedleadTonnes: 3800000Grade: 1.8Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3800000
Grade
1.8
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.8”

Context: 3.8

indicatedsilverTonnes: 3800000Grade: 44Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3800000
Grade
44
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“44”

Context: 3.8

indicatedcopperTonnes: 3000000Grade: 1.5Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3000000
Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 3.0

indicatedzincTonnes: 3000000Grade: 3.8Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3000000
Grade
3.8
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“3.8”

Context: 3.0

indicatedleadTonnes: 3000000Grade: 2Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3000000
Grade
2
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“2.0”

Context: 3.0

indicatedsilverTonnes: 3000000Grade: 48Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3000000
Grade
48
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“48”

Context: 3.0

indicatedcopperTonnes: 2500000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2500000
Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 2.5

indicatedzincTonnes: 2500000Grade: 4.1Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2500000
Grade
4.1
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“4.1”

Context: 2.5

indicatedleadTonnes: 2500000Grade: 2.2Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2500000
Grade
2.2
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“2.2”

Context: 2.5

indicatedsilverTonnes: 2500000Grade: 51Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2500000
Grade
51
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“51”

Context: 2.5

indicatedcopperTonnes: 2100000Grade: 1.8Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2100000
Grade
1.8
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.8”

Context: 2.1

indicatedzincTonnes: 2100000Grade: 4.3Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2100000
Grade
4.3
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“4.3”

Context: 2.1

indicatedleadTonnes: 2100000Grade: 2.3Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2100000
Grade
2.3
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“2.3”

Context: 2.1

indicatedsilverTonnes: 2100000Grade: 54Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2100000
Grade
54
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper tonnage increased by 16.2% to 4.3 Mt, and contained copper increased slightly, which is positive. However, the copper grade decreased by 13.3% from 1.5% to 1.3%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“54”

Context: 2.1

inferredcopperTonnes: 10200000Grade: 1Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10200000
Grade
1
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 10.2

inferredzincTonnes: 10200000Grade: 2.6Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10200000
Grade
2.6
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“2.6”

Context: 10.2

inferredleadTonnes: 10200000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10200000
Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 10.2

inferredsilverTonnes: 10200000Grade: 32Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10200000
Grade
32
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“32”

Context: 10.2

inferredcopperTonnes: 10100000Grade: 1Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10100000
Grade
1
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 10.1

inferredzincTonnes: 10100000Grade: 2.6Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10100000
Grade
2.6
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“2.6”

Context: 10.1

inferredleadTonnes: 10100000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10100000
Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 10.1

inferredsilverTonnes: 10100000Grade: 32Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10100000
Grade
32
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“32”

Context: 10.1

inferredcopperTonnes: 9800000Grade: 1Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
9800000
Grade
1
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 9.8

inferredzincTonnes: 9800000Grade: 2.7Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
9800000
Grade
2.7
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“2.7”

Context: 9.8

inferredleadTonnes: 9800000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
9800000
Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 9.8

inferredsilverTonnes: 9800000Grade: 33Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
9800000
Grade
33
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“33”

Context: 9.8

inferredcopperTonnes: 9400000Grade: 1Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
9400000
Grade
1
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: 9.4

inferredzincTonnes: 9400000Grade: 2.8Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
9400000
Grade
2.8
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“2.8”

Context: 9.4

inferredleadTonnes: 9400000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
9400000
Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.3”

Context: 9.4

inferredsilverTonnes: 9400000Grade: 34Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
9400000
Grade
34
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“34”

Context: 9.4

inferredcopperTonnes: 7800000Grade: 1.1Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7800000
Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 7.8

inferredzincTonnes: 7800000Grade: 3Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7800000
Grade
3
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“3.0”

Context: 7.8

inferredleadTonnes: 7800000Grade: 1.5Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7800000
Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 7.8

inferredsilverTonnes: 7800000Grade: 37Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7800000
Grade
37
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“37”

Context: 7.8

inferredcopperTonnes: 5700000Grade: 1.2Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5700000
Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.2”

Context: 5.7

inferredzincTonnes: 5700000Grade: 3.4Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5700000
Grade
3.4
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“3.4”

Context: 5.7

inferredleadTonnes: 5700000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5700000
Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 5.7

inferredsilverTonnes: 5700000Grade: 42Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5700000
Grade
42
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“42”

Context: 5.7

inferredcopperTonnes: 3900000Grade: 1.4Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
3900000
Grade
1.4
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.4”

Context: 3.9

inferredzincTonnes: 3900000Grade: 3.8Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
3900000
Grade
3.8
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“3.8”

Context: 3.9

inferredleadTonnes: 3900000Grade: 1.9Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
3900000
Grade
1.9
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.9”

Context: 3.9

inferredsilverTonnes: 3900000Grade: 47Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
3900000
Grade
47
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“47”

Context: 3.9

inferredcopperTonnes: 2300000Grade: 1.5Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
2300000
Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 2.3

inferredzincTonnes: 2300000Grade: 4.4Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
2300000
Grade
4.4
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“4.4”

Context: 2.3

inferredleadTonnes: 2300000Grade: 2.1Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
2300000
Grade
2.1
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“2.1”

Context: 2.3

inferredsilverTonnes: 2300000Grade: 53Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
2300000
Grade
53
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-09-08T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred copper tonnage increased significantly by 63.9% to 10.0 Mt, leading to a substantial 36.6% increase in contained copper. However, the copper grade decreased by 16.7% from 1.2% to 1.0%, indicating grade dilution. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • significant_tonnage_growth
  • contained_metal_growth
  • new_commodity_reported

Negative factors

  • grade_decline

Evidence · table

“53”

Context: 2.3

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