BMN: Annual Report to shareholders
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Bannerman Energy Ltd
- Ticker
- BMN
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Namibia
- Primary commodity
- Uranium
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-23 23:20:07 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Bannerman Energy Ltd's annual report for the year ended 30 June 2026 highlights significant progress on its Etango Uranium Project in Namibia. Key milestones include a strategic partnership with CNNC Overseas Limited (CNOL) for funding and offtake, and a A$124 million institutional placement, substantially de-risking the project's development. The company also reported stable uranium Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates, with early works and detailed engineering advancing towards a Final Investment Decision.
Reasoning: The annual report details substantial progress in de-risking the Etango Uranium Project through strategic funding, a major equity raise, and advancement of construction activities. The resource and reserve estimates remain stable, providing a solid foundation for development.
Positive factors
- Strategic partnership with CNOL secured for funding and offtake
- Successful A$124 million institutional placement completed
- Significant progress on early works and detailed engineering for Etango Project
- Regulatory approvals (ECCs, Mining Licence) remain current
- Stable Mineral Resource and Ore Reserve estimates reported
Facts used in scoring: 11
Classification and evidence
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document presents the 'Etango Project Mineral Resource Estimate' and 'Etango Project Ore Reserves Estimate' for '30 June 2026 and 30 June 2025', indicating a review and update of the estimates.
Evidence · text
“Etango Project Mineral Resource Estimate 30 June 2026 and 30 June 2025”
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The company explicitly states that it 'reports its Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (JORC Code, 2012 Edition)'.
Evidence · text
“The Company reports its Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves in accordance with the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (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 report names Mr Ian Glacken as a Competent Person for the Mineral Resource and Mr Werner K Moeller as a Competent Person for the Ore Reserves, both meeting JORC Code requirements.
Evidence · text
“The information in this report as it relates to Exploration Results is based on, and fairly represents, information and supporting documentation prepared by Mr Marthinus Prinsloo. Mr Prinsloo is a full time employee of the Company and is a Member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM). Mr Prinsloo has sufficient experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and the type of deposit under consideration, and to the activities, which he is undertaking. This qualifies Mr Prinsloo as a “Competent Person” as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’ and a “Qualified Person” as defined by Canadian National Instrument 43-101. Mr Prinsloo consents to the inclusion in this announcement in the form and context in which it appears. Mr Prinsloo holds shares and performance rights in Bannerman Energy Ltd. The Etango Project is based on a resource estimate compiled or reviewed by Mr Ian Glacken, Principal Consultant at Snowden Optiro Pty Ltd and a Fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. Mr Glacken has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”, is an independent consultant to Bannerman. The Ore Reserves of the Etango Project is based on information compiled or reviewed by Mr Werner K Moeller, a Director since 2016 of Qubeka Mining Consultants CC based in Klein Windhoek, Namibia. Prior to 2016 Mr. Moeller was a Director of VBKom Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd based in Centurion, South Africa from 2008. Mr Moeller is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MAusIMM nr. 329888), a Member of the South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (MSAIMM nr. 704793) and a Member of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (MCIM nr. 708163). He graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa and holds a Bachelor degree, majoring in Mine Engineering (2001) and an Honours degree, majoring in Industrial Engineering (2002). Mr Moeller is a practising mining engineer, having practiced his profession continuously since 2002, and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and types of deposits under consideration and to the activity which is being undertaken to qualify him as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The resource estimates are reported at explicit cut-off grades of '100 ppm U3O8' and '55 ppm U3O8', and the reserve estimate at '100ppm U3O8'.
Evidence · text
“Reported at a cut-off grade of 100 ppm U3O8”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: Both resource tables include a significant 'Inferred' category, which is the lowest confidence level for mineral resources.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 112.5
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (11)
measuredEtango Project · uraniumTonnes: 26600000Grade: 226Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 13.3Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Etango Project
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- Namibia
- Ticker
- BMN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ian Glacken, Werner K Moeller
- Resource group id
- resource:eb25ae30c222d3811d43
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 95 %
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 26600000
- Grade
- 226
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 13.3
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 100
- Cutoff Unit
- ppm
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This Measured resource provides a high-confidence base for the project, indicating well-established tonnage and grade.
Positive factors
- High confidence Measured category resource
- Grade is within economic range for uranium deposits
Evidence · table
“226”
Context: 26.6
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedEtango Project · uraniumTonnes: 276900000Grade: 223Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 136.4Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Etango Project
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- Namibia
- Ticker
- BMN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ian Glacken, Werner K Moeller
- Resource group id
- resource:9a44662df9e2f1922cd1
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 95 %
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 276900000
- Grade
- 223
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 136.4
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 100
- Cutoff Unit
- ppm
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The substantial Indicated resource provides a strong foundation for future economic studies and mine planning.
Positive factors
- Large Indicated resource adds significant confidence to project scale
- Grade is within economic range for uranium deposits
Evidence · table
“223”
Context: 276.9
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredEtango Project · uraniumTonnes: 112500000Grade: 230Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 57.1Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Etango Project
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- Namibia
- Ticker
- BMN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ian Glacken, Werner K Moeller
- Resource group id
- resource:dc01af366084c6253299
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 95 %
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 112500000
- Grade
- 230
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 57.1
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 100
- Cutoff Unit
- ppm
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Inferred resource indicates further potential but requires additional drilling to upgrade confidence for economic studies.
Positive factors
- Adds to overall project scale and future potential
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“230”
Context: 112.5
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredEtango Project · uraniumTonnes: 416100000Grade: 225Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 206.8Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Etango Project
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- Namibia
- Ticker
- BMN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ian Glacken, Werner K Moeller
- Resource group id
- resource:af01d1f40da6e7d3fcbe
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 95 %
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 416100000
- Grade
- 225
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 206.8
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 100
- Cutoff Unit
- ppm
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total resource at 100 ppm U3O8 cut-off demonstrates the significant scale of the Etango project, albeit with a portion in the Inferred category.
Positive factors
- Globally large-scale uranium mineral resource
Negative factors
- Total includes Inferred resources with lower confidence
Evidence · table
“225”
Context: 416.1
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
measuredEtango Project · uraniumTonnes: 32400000Grade: 201Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 14.3Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Etango Project
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- Namibia
- Ticker
- BMN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ian Glacken, Werner K Moeller
- Resource group id
- resource:ed3c7870135ae9a4400c
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 95 %
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 32400000
- Grade
- 201
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 14.3
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 55
- Cutoff Unit
- ppm
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This Measured resource at a lower cut-off grade provides a high-confidence base, demonstrating flexibility in resource definition.
Positive factors
- High confidence Measured category resource
- Lower cut-off grade expands resource base
Evidence · table
“201”
Context: 32.4
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedEtango Project · uraniumTonnes: 345700000Grade: 195Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 148.5Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Etango Project
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- Namibia
- Ticker
- BMN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ian Glacken, Werner K Moeller
- Resource group id
- resource:8e123bfb8913cfdb362e
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 95 %
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 345700000
- Grade
- 195
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 148.5
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 55
- Cutoff Unit
- ppm
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The substantial Indicated resource at a lower cut-off grade provides a strong foundation for future economic studies and mine planning.
Positive factors
- Large Indicated resource adds significant confidence to project scale
- Lower cut-off grade expands resource base
Evidence · table
“195”
Context: 345.7
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredEtango Project · uraniumTonnes: 140600000Grade: 200Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 62Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Etango Project
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- Namibia
- Ticker
- BMN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ian Glacken, Werner K Moeller
- Resource group id
- resource:ed8761b68dcc4c35812d
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 95 %
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 140600000
- Grade
- 200
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 62
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 55
- Cutoff Unit
- ppm
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Inferred resource at a lower cut-off grade indicates further potential but requires additional drilling to upgrade confidence.
Positive factors
- Adds to overall project scale and future potential
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“200”
Context: 140.6
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredEtango Project · uraniumTonnes: 518600000Grade: 197Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 224.9Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Etango Project
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- Namibia
- Ticker
- BMN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ian Glacken, Werner K Moeller
- Resource group id
- resource:5c55561a8f53ac8a12cd
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 95 %
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 518600000
- Grade
- 197
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 224.9
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 55
- Cutoff Unit
- ppm
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total resource at 55 ppm U3O8 cut-off further highlights the significant scale of the Etango project, including a substantial Inferred component.
Positive factors
- Globally large-scale uranium mineral resource at a lower cut-off grade
Negative factors
- Total includes Inferred resources with lower confidence
Evidence · table
“197”
Context: 518.6
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
provenEtango Project · uraniumTonnes: 15600000Grade: 237Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 8.2Contained Unit: mlbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Etango Project
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- Namibia
- Ticker
- BMN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ian Glacken, Werner K Moeller
- Resource group id
- resource:cbe911dbbafd517302f7
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 95 %
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- proven
- Tonnes
- 15600000
- Grade
- 237
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 8.2
- Contained Unit
- mlb
- Cutoff Grade
- 100
- Cutoff Unit
- ppm
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Proven Reserve provides a high level of confidence in the economic extractability of this portion of the Etango deposit.
Positive factors
- Highest confidence Proven Reserve category
- Confirms economic viability of a portion of the resource
Evidence · table
“237”
Context: 15.6
Tags used in scoring
Proven Reservepositive
Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "proven"
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
probableEtango Project · uraniumTonnes: 97900000Grade: 240Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 51.8Contained Unit: mlbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Etango Project
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- Namibia
- Ticker
- BMN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ian Glacken, Werner K Moeller
- Resource group id
- resource:a6c9de0293d8b49227da
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 95 %
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 97900000
- Grade
- 240
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 51.8
- Contained Unit
- mlb
- Cutoff Grade
- 100
- Cutoff Unit
- ppm
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The substantial Probable Reserve further de-risks the project by demonstrating a large economically extractable portion of the deposit.
Positive factors
- Large Probable Reserve category
- Confirms economic viability of a significant portion of the resource
Evidence · table
“240”
Context: 97.9
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
probableEtango Project · uraniumTonnes: 113500000Grade: 240Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 59.9Contained Unit: mlbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Etango Project
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- namibia
- Reported Region
- Namibia
- Ticker
- BMN
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ian Glacken, Werner K Moeller
- Resource group id
- resource:4e57c3be0f356fa39ac7
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 95 %
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 113500000
- Grade
- 240
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 59.9
- Contained Unit
- mlb
- Cutoff Grade
- 100
- Cutoff Unit
- ppm
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-06-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total Ore Reserve confirms the robust economic potential of the Etango Project, providing a strong basis for development.
Positive factors
- Significant total Ore Reserve demonstrates project's economic viability
Evidence · table
“240”
Context: 113.5
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
How Atlas produces this analysis
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