Boron One Announces Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for Its Piskanja Boron Project

Original announcement by jmn on

Company
Boron One Holdings Inc.
Ticker
BONE
Exchange
TSXV
Region
Serbia
Primary commodity
Boron
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Other, Resource update
Extracted
2026-10-14 14:25:11 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Boron One announced positive results from an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its wholly-owned Piskanja Boron Project in Serbia. The PEA outlines a robust economic case with a post-tax NPV8 of $638.8 million and an IRR of 89.0%, with a payback period of less than 12 months. The study is based on an updated NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate, which includes 7.14 Mt of Measured and Indicated resources at an average grade of 32.4% B₂O₃.

Reasoning: The Preliminary Economic Assessment demonstrates strong economic viability for the Piskanja Boron Project with a post-tax NPV8 of $638.8 million and an IRR of 89.0%, supported by an updated NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate.

Positive factors

  • high_npv
  • high_irr
  • short_payback
  • updated_resource_estimate
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • conventional_processing
  • low_operating_costs

Negative factors

  • preliminary_economic_assessment
  • no_mineral_reserves_estimated

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

Facts used in scoring: 53

Classification and evidence

PEA-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: The document is a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the project.

Evidence · text

“Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA)”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: The PEA was prepared in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101.

Evidence · text

“The PEA was prepared in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 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: Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol and Prof. Dejan Petrović PhD (Mining Eng) are named as Qualified Persons for the PEA.

Evidence · text

“Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol, with contributions from Prof. Dejan Petrović PhD (Mining Eng)”

Measured Resourcepositive

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

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate includes a 'Measured' category.

Evidence · table

“Measured”

Context: Mineral Resource Category

Indicated Resourcepositive

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

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate includes an 'Indicated' category.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: Mineral Resource Category

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: The document presents an 'updated Mineral Resource Statement' for the project.

Evidence · text

“The updated Mineral Resource Statement generated for the Piskanja Project”

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 minimum grade threshold of 12 percent B₂O₃.

Evidence · text

“reported at a minimum grade threshold of 12 percent B 2 O 3”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (13)

measuredPiskanja Boron Project · boronTonnes: 1049207Grade: 34.78Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 364943Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Piskanja Boron Project
Commodity
boron
Region
serbia
Reported Region
Serbia
Ticker
BONE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol
Resource group id
resource:b0d9cb639c9f9d792383
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
1049207
Grade
34.78
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
364943
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
12
Cutoff Unit
% B₂O₃

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10-12

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Measured resource of 1.05 Mt at 34.78% B₂O₃ provides a high level of confidence for project planning.

Positive factors

  • measured_resource
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • cut_off_disclosed

Evidence · table

“34.78”

Context: 1,049,207

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

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

indicatedPiskanja Boron Project · boronTonnes: 6090601Grade: 31.99Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1948626Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Piskanja Boron Project
Commodity
boron
Region
serbia
Reported Region
Serbia
Ticker
BONE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol
Resource group id
resource:2de30a3a55a276718d3a
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
6090601
Grade
31.99
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
1948626
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
12
Cutoff Unit
% B₂O₃

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10-12

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated resource of 6.09 Mt at 31.99% B₂O₃ provides a strong basis for economic studies.

Positive factors

  • indicated_resource
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • cut_off_disclosed

Evidence · table

“31.99”

Context: 6,090,601

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

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

indicatedPiskanja Boron Project · boronTonnes: 7139808Grade: 32.4Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 2313569Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Piskanja Boron Project
Commodity
boron
Region
serbia
Reported Region
Serbia
Ticker
BONE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol
Resource group id
resource:6fd544f1b39229a57adb
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
7139808
Grade
32.4
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
2313569
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
12
Cutoff Unit
% B₂O₃

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10-12

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The combined Measured + Indicated resource of 7.14 Mt at 32.40% B₂O₃ forms the basis for the PEA.

Positive factors

  • indicated_resource
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • cut_off_disclosed

Evidence · table

“32.40”

Context: 7,139,808

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

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

measuredPiskanja Boron Project · boronTonnes: 469619Grade: 35.52Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 166824Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Piskanja Boron Project
Commodity
boron
Region
serbia
Reported Region
Serbia
Ticker
BONE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol
Resource group id
resource:00b3f877b08052bb022b
Deposit or zone
Colemanite (COL)
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
469619
Grade
35.52
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
166824
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
12
Cutoff Unit
% B₂O₃

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10-12

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Measured resource for Colemanite of 0.47 Mt at 35.52% B₂O₃ contributes to the high-confidence portion of the resource.

Positive factors

  • measured_resource
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • cut_off_disclosed

Evidence · table

“35.52”

Context: 469,619

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

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

indicatedPiskanja Boron Project · boronTonnes: 3360829Grade: 34.14Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1147478Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Piskanja Boron Project
Commodity
boron
Region
serbia
Reported Region
Serbia
Ticker
BONE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol
Resource group id
resource:1b397e7ec96727a1e29e
Deposit or zone
Colemanite (COL)
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3360829
Grade
34.14
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
1147478
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
12
Cutoff Unit
% B₂O₃

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10-12

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated resource for Colemanite of 3.36 Mt at 34.14% B₂O₃ is a significant component of the overall resource.

Positive factors

  • indicated_resource
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • cut_off_disclosed

Evidence · table

“34.14”

Context: 3,360,829

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

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

indicatedPiskanja Boron Project · boronTonnes: 3830448Grade: 34.31Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1314302Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Piskanja Boron Project
Commodity
boron
Region
serbia
Reported Region
Serbia
Ticker
BONE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol
Resource group id
resource:e8e140e3ff661b5b528a
Deposit or zone
Colemanite (COL)
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3830448
Grade
34.31
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
1314302
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
12
Cutoff Unit
% B₂O₃

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10-12

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The combined Measured + Indicated resource for Colemanite of 3.83 Mt at 34.31% B₂O₃ provides a robust estimate for this mineral type.

Positive factors

  • indicated_resource
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • cut_off_disclosed

Evidence · table

“34.31”

Context: 3,830,448

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

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

measuredPiskanja Boron Project · boronTonnes: 256795Grade: 40.47Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 103923Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Piskanja Boron Project
Commodity
boron
Region
serbia
Reported Region
Serbia
Ticker
BONE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol
Resource group id
resource:efcee7fc3ba991d08d79
Deposit or zone
Ulexite (ULE)
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
256795
Grade
40.47
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
103923
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
12
Cutoff Unit
% B₂O₃

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10-12

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Measured resource for Ulexite of 0.26 Mt at 40.47% B₂O₃ indicates a high-grade, high-confidence portion of the resource.

Positive factors

  • measured_resource
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • cut_off_disclosed

Evidence · table

“40.47”

Context: 256,795

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

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

indicatedPiskanja Boron Project · boronTonnes: 735259Grade: 40.67Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 299023Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Piskanja Boron Project
Commodity
boron
Region
serbia
Reported Region
Serbia
Ticker
BONE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol
Resource group id
resource:07c0f4b0489c03ae2cbb
Deposit or zone
Ulexite (ULE)
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
735259
Grade
40.67
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
299023
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
12
Cutoff Unit
% B₂O₃

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10-12

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated resource for Ulexite of 0.74 Mt at 40.67% B₂O₃ is a valuable part of the overall resource.

Positive factors

  • indicated_resource
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • cut_off_disclosed

Evidence · table

“40.67”

Context: 735,259

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

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

indicatedPiskanja Boron Project · boronTonnes: 992054Grade: 40.62Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 402946Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Piskanja Boron Project
Commodity
boron
Region
serbia
Reported Region
Serbia
Ticker
BONE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol
Resource group id
resource:12029b8778a3a33dbd15
Deposit or zone
Ulexite (ULE)
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
992054
Grade
40.62
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
402946
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
12
Cutoff Unit
% B₂O₃

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10-12

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The combined Measured + Indicated resource for Ulexite of 0.99 Mt at 40.62% B₂O₃ provides a robust estimate for this mineral type.

Positive factors

  • indicated_resource
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • cut_off_disclosed

Evidence · table

“40.62”

Context: 992,054

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

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

measuredPiskanja Boron Project · boronTonnes: 322793Grade: 29.18Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 94196Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Piskanja Boron Project
Commodity
boron
Region
serbia
Reported Region
Serbia
Ticker
BONE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol
Resource group id
resource:27779183adaa91dd5b30
Deposit or zone
Polymineralic (Mix)
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
322793
Grade
29.18
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
94196
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
12
Cutoff Unit
% B₂O₃

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10-12

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Measured resource for Polymineralic material of 0.32 Mt at 29.18% B₂O₃ adds to the high-confidence portion of the resource.

Positive factors

  • measured_resource
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • cut_off_disclosed

Evidence · table

“29.18”

Context: 322,793

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

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

indicatedPiskanja Boron Project · boronTonnes: 1994513Grade: 25.18Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 502126Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Piskanja Boron Project
Commodity
boron
Region
serbia
Reported Region
Serbia
Ticker
BONE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol
Resource group id
resource:dd58473159979540abce
Deposit or zone
Polymineralic (Mix)
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
1994513
Grade
25.18
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
502126
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
12
Cutoff Unit
% B₂O₃

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10-12

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Indicated resource for Polymineralic material of 1.99 Mt at 25.18% B₂O₃ contributes to the overall resource base.

Positive factors

  • indicated_resource
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • cut_off_disclosed

Evidence · table

“25.18”

Context: 1,994,513

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

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

indicatedPiskanja Boron Project · boronTonnes: 2317306Grade: 25.72Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 596321Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Piskanja Boron Project
Commodity
boron
Region
serbia
Reported Region
Serbia
Ticker
BONE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol
Resource group id
resource:1bc262080792836ab099
Deposit or zone
Polymineralic (Mix)
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2317306
Grade
25.72
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
596321
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
12
Cutoff Unit
% B₂O₃

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10-12

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The combined Measured + Indicated resource for Polymineralic material of 2.32 Mt at 25.72% B₂O₃ provides a comprehensive estimate for this mineral type.

Positive factors

  • indicated_resource
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • cut_off_disclosed

Evidence · table

“25.72”

Context: 2,317,306

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

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

indicatedPiskanja Boron Project · boronTonnes: 7139808Grade: 32.4Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 2313569Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Piskanja Boron Project
Commodity
boron
Region
serbia
Reported Region
Serbia
Ticker
BONE

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol
Resource group id
resource:6fd544f1b39229a57adb
Mining method
underground
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
7139808
Grade
32.4
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
2313569
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
12
Cutoff Unit
% B₂O₃

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-10-12

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Measured + Indicated resource of 7.14 Mt at 32.40% B₂O₃ underpins the economic assessment of the project.

Positive factors

  • indicated_resource
  • ni_43_101_compliant
  • qp_signed
  • cut_off_disclosed

Evidence · table

“32.40”

Context: 7,139,808

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

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

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

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

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

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.