# Boron One Holdings Inc. Announces Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment \(PEA\) for Its Piskanja Boron Project

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/boron-one-holdings-inc-announces-positive-preliminary-economic-assessment-pea-fo--7448f280-2b64-40b9-8bb8-859c50018ebb

Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/BONE.V/press-releases/7350085584829515

Publisher: orestocks

Original announcement: 2026-10-14T12:30:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T12:51:26.928Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T12:51:26.928Z

- Company: Boron One Holdings Inc.

- Ticker: BONE.V

- Exchange: Unavailable

- Region: Serbia

- Primary commodity: Boron

- Secondary commodities: None reported

- Document categories: Other, Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-10-14 12:51:27 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Boron One Holdings Inc. announced positive results from an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment \(PEA\) for its wholly-owned Piskanja boron project in Serbia. The PEA highlights robust economics, including a post-tax NPV8 of US$638.8 million, an IRR of 89.0%, and a rapid 12-month capital payback period. This assessment is underpinned by an updated Mineral Resource Estimate, which outlines 7.14 Mt of Measured and Indicated resources at an average grade of 32.4% B2O3.

Reasoning: Boron One Holdings Inc. announced a highly positive Preliminary Economic Assessment \(PEA\) for its Piskanja Boron Project, showcasing robust economics with a high NPV and IRR, supported by an updated NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate comprising only Measured and Indicated categories.

- Positive factor: High post-tax NPV of US$638.8 million and IRR of 89.0% demonstrate strong project economics.

- Positive factor: Rapid capital payback period of less than 12 months.

- Positive factor: Updated Mineral Resource Estimate \(MRE\) is NI 43-101 compliant and includes significant Measured and Indicated resources \(7.14 Mt at 32.4% B2O3\) with no Inferred resources included in the PEA.

- Positive factor: Conventional and industry-standard processing methods are planned for colemanite, ulexite, and boric acid production.

- Positive factor: Low to moderate accident risk profile noted in the Environmental Impact Assessment \(EIA\).

- Negative factor: The economic assessment is preliminary in nature \(PEA\) and contains numerous assumptions, with no Mineral Reserves estimated.

- Negative factor: Significant future work is required to de-risk the project before mine construction, including further exploration, metallurgical optimization, and geotechnical testing.

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

Facts used in scoring: 9

## Classification and evidence

**High NPV**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The PEA reports a post-tax NPV8 of US$638.8 million, which is a strong economic indicator for the project.

Evidence · table

> $638.8 million

Context: Net Present Value \(NPV8\) post-tax

**High IRR**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The PEA reports a post-tax IRR of 89.0%, indicating a very high rate of return on investment.

Evidence · table

> 89.0%

Context: Internal Rate of Return \(IRR\) post-tax

**Rapid Payback**

Polarity: positive

Story-specific tag

Definition: No canonical definition is currently available.

Why it applies: The PEA projects a capital payback period of less than 12 months from commercial production start, indicating quick capital recovery.

Evidence · table

> &lt; 12 months

Context: Capex payback from commercial production start

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: The resource estimate is explicitly stated as the basis for the Preliminary Economic Assessment \(PEA\).

Evidence · text

> The basis for the PEA is the Mineral Resource Estimate \(MRE\)

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate includes 1.05 Mt of Measured resources at 34.78% B2O3, representing the highest confidence category.

Evidence · table

> 1,049,207

Context: Measured

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate includes 6.09 Mt of Indicated resources at 31.99% B2O3, providing reasonable geological confidence.

Evidence · table

> 6,090,601

Context: Indicated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol, is named as the Qualified Person for both the PEA and the Mineral Resource Estimate.

Evidence · text

> Prof. Miodrag Banješević PhD. P.Geo, EurGeol, is a Qualified Person in accordance with the CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves \(CIM Standards\).

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate is explicitly stated to be estimated according to NI 43-101 and CIM Standards.

Evidence · text

> The MRE is estimated according to NI 43-101 and CIM Standards.

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Statement is reported at a minimum grade threshold of 12 percent B2O3.

Evidence · text

> The Mineral Resource Statement is reported at a minimum grade threshold of 12 percent B2O3

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: The MRE is an update to a previous estimate produced in 2022 and 2016, reflecting current technical studies.

Evidence · text

> The MRE produced by Banješević is an update to a previous estimate produced by Banješević in 2022

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Resource Estimates (8)

### measured

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Piskanja · boron

#### Identity

- Project: Piskanja
- Commodity: boron
- Region: serbia
- Reported Region: Serbia
- Ticker: BONE.V

#### 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:4cd7a04337182ba890d4
- Mining method: underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 1049207
- Grade: 34.78
- Grade Unit: % B2O3
- 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 component is substantial and high-grade, contributing significantly to project confidence and economic viability.

- Positive factor: Significant Measured resource tonnage \(1.05 Mt\) at a high grade \(34.78% B2O3\) provides high confidence.

- Positive factor: Resource estimate is NI 43-101 compliant and signed off by a Qualified Person.

Evidence · table

> 1,049,207

Context: Measured

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Piskanja · boron

#### Identity

- Project: Piskanja
- Commodity: boron
- Region: serbia
- Reported Region: Serbia
- Ticker: BONE.V

#### 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:ea59b33fa66734a22467
- Mining method: underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 6090601
- Grade: 31.99
- Grade Unit: % B2O3
- 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 forms the bulk of the project's mineral inventory, supporting the long mine life and economic projections.

- Positive factor: Large Indicated resource tonnage \(6.09 Mt\) at a strong grade \(31.99% B2O3\) provides a solid foundation for future studies.

- Positive factor: Resource estimate is NI 43-101 compliant and signed off by a Qualified Person.

Evidence · table

> 6,090,601

Context: Indicated

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Piskanja · boron

#### Identity

- Project: Piskanja
- Commodity: boron
- Region: serbia
- Reported Region: Serbia
- Ticker: BONE.V

#### 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:11067eb06288337a2140
- Deposit or zone: Colemanite
- Mining method: underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 469619
- Grade: 35.52
- Grade Unit: % B2O3
- 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 Colemanite resource provides high-confidence feedstock for a primary product, enhancing project economics.

- Positive factor: High-grade Measured Colemanite resource \(35.52% B2O3\) contributes to overall project value.

- Positive factor: Colemanite is a key commercial product for the project.

Evidence · table

> 469,619

Context: Colemanite \(COL\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Piskanja · boron

#### Identity

- Project: Piskanja
- Commodity: boron
- Region: serbia
- Reported Region: Serbia
- Ticker: BONE.V

#### 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:34605b986ef0e47a437a
- Deposit or zone: Colemanite
- Mining method: underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 3360829
- Grade: 34.14
- Grade Unit: % B2O3
- 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 large Indicated Colemanite resource underpins the project's primary product stream and contributes significantly to overall contained metal.

- Positive factor: Substantial Indicated Colemanite resource \(3.36 Mt at 34.14% B2O3\) supports long-term production plans.

- Positive factor: Colemanite is a key commercial product for the project.

Evidence · table

> 3,360,829

Context: Colemanite \(COL\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Piskanja · boron

#### Identity

- Project: Piskanja
- Commodity: boron
- Region: serbia
- Reported Region: Serbia
- Ticker: BONE.V

#### 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:3618e543b41b4d29a01d
- Deposit or zone: Ulexite
- Mining method: underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 256795
- Grade: 40.47
- Grade Unit: % B2O3
- 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 high-grade Measured Ulexite resource provides a valuable component to the project's product mix.

- Positive factor: Very high-grade Measured Ulexite resource \(40.47% B2O3\) enhances overall resource quality.

- Positive factor: Ulexite is a key commercial product for the project.

Evidence · table

> 256,795

Context: Ulexite \(ULE\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Piskanja · boron

#### Identity

- Project: Piskanja
- Commodity: boron
- Region: serbia
- Reported Region: Serbia
- Ticker: BONE.V

#### 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:ef6d3f2a9611d03ea59a
- Deposit or zone: Ulexite
- Mining method: underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 735259
- Grade: 40.67
- Grade Unit: % B2O3
- 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 high-grade Indicated Ulexite resource provides a significant component for a secondary product stream.

- Positive factor: High-grade Indicated Ulexite resource \(40.67% B2O3\) adds to the project's overall resource quality and product diversity.

- Positive factor: Ulexite is a key commercial product for the project.

Evidence · table

> 735,259

Context: Ulexite \(ULE\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### measured

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Piskanja · boron

#### Identity

- Project: Piskanja
- Commodity: boron
- Region: serbia
- Reported Region: Serbia
- Ticker: BONE.V

#### 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:360cd4c5c88126ddf74d
- Deposit or zone: Polymineralic
- Mining method: underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 322793
- Grade: 29.18
- Grade Unit: % B2O3
- 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 Polymineralic resource contributes to the overall resource base and supports diversified product streams, despite a lower grade.

- Positive factor: Measured Polymineralic resource provides additional feedstock, particularly for boric acid production.

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to Colemanite and Ulexite resources.

Evidence · table

> 322,793

Context: Polymineralic \(Mix\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

### indicated

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Piskanja · boron

#### Identity

- Project: Piskanja
- Commodity: boron
- Region: serbia
- Reported Region: Serbia
- Ticker: BONE.V

#### 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:6d3adbbb29ed3b4bd273
- Deposit or zone: Polymineralic
- Mining method: underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 1994513
- Grade: 25.18
- Grade Unit: % B2O3
- 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 Polymineralic resource provides a substantial volume of material for diversified processing, particularly for boric acid.

- Positive factor: Indicated Polymineralic resource adds significant tonnage to the overall resource base, supporting boric acid production.

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to Colemanite and Ulexite resources.

Evidence · table

> 1,994,513

Context: Polymineralic \(Mix\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Qualified Person \(QP\) or Competent Person \(CP\) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association \(e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo\) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp\_signed is true

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

**PEA-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**PFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

**DFS-Supporting**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&amp;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.
