EMC: Mt Dimer Delivers Upgraded Gold MRE as Mining Advances
Original announcement by asx on
- Company
- Everest Metals Corporation Ltd
- Ticker
- EMC
- Exchange
- ASX
- Region
- Western Australia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-10-07 22:14:26 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Everest Metals Corporation Ltd has announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project in Western Australia, establishing Measured and Indicated Resources for the first time, which now account for 32% of contained gold. The JORC 2012 compliant MRE totals 975,000 tonnes at 1.37 g/t Au for 43,000 ounces of gold, based on a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off grade. This update significantly de-risks the project, moving it from an entirely Inferred estimate in 2021 to a more confident resource supporting ongoing mine planning.
Reasoning: The updated MRE significantly de-risks the project by establishing Measured and Indicated Resources for the first time, now comprising 32% of contained gold, supported by recent drilling and mining observations. However, the overall contained gold and average grade have decreased compared to the 2021 estimate, partly due to a lower cut-off grade, and silver is no longer reported.
Positive factors
- Category Upgrade
- QP/CP Signed
- JORC Compliant
- Cut-off Disclosed
- Free Milling
- High Recovery
- Multi-Domain Tested
Negative factors
- Contained Metal Decline
- Grade Decline
- Cut-off Lowered
- No Contained Metal
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
Category Upgradepositive
Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
Why it applies: Measured and Indicated Resources established for the first time, representing 32% of contained gold, compared with an entirely Inferred estimate in 2021.
Evidence · text
“Measured and Indicated Resources established for the first time, representing 32% of contained gold, compared with an entirely Inferred estimate in 2021”
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: Mr Bahman Rashidi, a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and a Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) with the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG), approved the release.
Evidence · text
“Mr Bahman Rashidi, who is a member of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and a Registered Professional Geoscientist (RPGeo) in the field of Mineral Exploration and Industrial Minerals with the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG).”
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The updated MRE is reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012).
Evidence · text
“The updated MRE is reported in accordance with the JORC Code (2012)”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The MRE is based on a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off grade.
Evidence · text
“0.5 g/t Au cut-off grade”
Free Millingpositive · Story-specific tag
Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
Why it applies: Initial testwork indicated that the primary mineralisation is free milling.
Evidence · text
“indicated that the primary mineralisation is free milling”
High Recoverypositive · Story-specific tag
Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: Recent metallurgical testwork achieved recoveries of 95% for oxide, 98% for fresh and 93% for transitional material.
Evidence · text
“achieved recoveries of 95% for oxide, 98% for fresh and 93% for transitional material”
Multi-Domain Testedpositive · Story-specific tag
Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
Why it applies: Metallurgical testwork was conducted on oxide, fresh, and transitional material.
Evidence · text
“recoveries of 95% for oxide, 98% for fresh and 93% for transitional material”
Tonnage Growthpositive
Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: Total tonnage increased from 722kt in 2021 to 975kt in the updated MRE.
Evidence · text
“Updated JORC Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) of 975,000 t at 1.37 g/t Au for 43,000 oz of gold... compared with an entirely Inferred estimate in 2021”
Contained Metal Declinenegative
Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
Why it applies: Contained gold is lower than in the 2021 estimate (42,978 oz vs 48,545 oz).
Evidence · text
“Contained gold is lower than in the 2021 estimate”
Grade Declinenegative
Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
Why it applies: The average grade decreased from 2.10 g/t Au in 2021 to 1.37 g/t Au in the updated MRE.
Evidence · text
“Updated JORC Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) of 975,000 t at 1.37 g/t Au for 43,000 oz of gold, based on a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off grade... Maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate (JORC Code 2012) for the Mt Dimer Gold and Silver Project – 722kt @ 2.10 g/t Au for 48,545 ounces of gold”
Cut-off Lowerednegative
Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
Why it applies: The cut-off grade was lowered from 1.0 g/t Au in the 2021 estimate to 0.5 g/t Au in the updated MRE.
Evidence · text
“Updated JORC Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) of 975,000 t at 1.37 g/t Au for 43,000 oz of gold, based on a 0.5 g/t Au cut-off grade... Maiden Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate (JORC Code 2012) for the Mt Dimer Gold and Silver Project – 722kt @ 2.10 g/t Au for 48,545 ounces of gold and 3.84 g/t Ag for 89,011 ounces of Silver – was reported in 2021 using a cut off 1.0g/t Au”
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: Silver is no longer reported in the updated MRE, despite being included in the 2021 estimate.
Evidence · text
“silver is no longer reported”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The announcement provides an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the project.
Evidence · text
“updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE)”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (8)
measuredMt Dimer Taipan Gold Project · goldTonnes: 118000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 6449Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- EMC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bahman Rashidi
- Resource group id
- resource:edb671adcadc4fc1b2ac
- Deposit or zone
- In-situ
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 118000
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 6449
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-07
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS and Bureau Veritas
Location
- CRS
- GDA2020 / MGA Zone 50
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: First-time Measured Resource established, indicating high confidence in this portion of the deposit.
Positive factors
- Measured Resource
- Category Upgrade
Evidence · table
“1.70”
Context: 118,000
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
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
indicatedMt Dimer Taipan Gold Project · goldTonnes: 27000Grade: 1.45Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1259Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- EMC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bahman Rashidi
- Resource group id
- resource:91b606d90fea3b593d41
- Deposit or zone
- In-situ
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 27000
- Grade
- 1.45
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1259
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-07
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS and Bureau Veritas
Location
- CRS
- GDA2020 / MGA Zone 50
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: First-time Indicated Resource established, indicating reasonable geological confidence for this portion of the deposit.
Positive factors
- Indicated Resource
- Category Upgrade
Evidence · table
“1.45”
Context: 27,000
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
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
inferredMt Dimer Taipan Gold Project · goldTonnes: 688000Grade: 1.32Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 29198Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- EMC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bahman Rashidi
- Resource group id
- resource:77dadbc98c219c1d7c49
- Deposit or zone
- In-situ
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 688000
- Grade
- 1.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 29198
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-07
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS and Bureau Veritas
Location
- CRS
- GDA2020 / MGA Zone 50
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource represents a speculative category with lower confidence, though it contributes to the overall resource.
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · table
“1.32”
Context: 688,000
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
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
indicatedMt Dimer Taipan Gold Project · goldTonnes: 142000Grade: 1.33Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 6072Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- EMC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bahman Rashidi
- Resource group id
- resource:66d8f87aa8fe25f4dfd4
- Deposit or zone
- Stockpile
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 142000
- Grade
- 1.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 6072
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-07
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS and Bureau Veritas
Location
- CRS
- GDA2020 / MGA Zone 50
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A separately reported Indicated Stockpile Resource provides immediate feed for processing, indicating high confidence and near-term value.
Positive factors
- Indicated Resource
- Category Upgrade
Evidence · table
“1.33”
Context: 142,000
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
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
measuredMt Dimer Taipan Gold Project · goldTonnes: 118000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 6449Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- EMC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bahman Rashidi
- Resource group id
- resource:ea12ca7b49034f8b8327
- Deposit or zone
- Total
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 118000
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 6449
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-07
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS and Bureau Veritas
Location
- CRS
- GDA2020 / MGA Zone 50
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Total Measured Resource established for the first time, indicating high confidence in this portion of the deposit.
Positive factors
- Measured Resource
- Category Upgrade
Evidence · table
“1.70”
Context: 118,000
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
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
indicatedMt Dimer Taipan Gold Project · goldTonnes: 169000Grade: 1.35Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 7331Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- EMC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bahman Rashidi
- Resource group id
- resource:10ebfff0c144526a5bf1
- Deposit or zone
- Total
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 169000
- Grade
- 1.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 7331
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-07
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS and Bureau Veritas
Location
- CRS
- GDA2020 / MGA Zone 50
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Total Indicated Resource established for the first time, indicating reasonable geological confidence for this portion of the deposit.
Positive factors
- Indicated Resource
- Category Upgrade
Evidence · table
“1.35”
Context: 169,000
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
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
inferredMt Dimer Taipan Gold Project · goldTonnes: 688000Grade: 1.32Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 29198Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- EMC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bahman Rashidi
- Resource group id
- resource:37eaa399364fe0471b23
- Deposit or zone
- Total
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 688000
- Grade
- 1.32
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 29198
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-07
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS and Bureau Veritas
Location
- CRS
- GDA2020 / MGA Zone 50
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Total Inferred resource represents a speculative category with lower confidence, though it contributes to the overall resource.
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · table
“1.32”
Context: 688,000
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
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
TotalMt Dimer Taipan Gold Project · goldTonnes: 975000Grade: 1.37Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 42978Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Mt Dimer Taipan Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- australia_wa
- Reported Region
- Western Australia
- Ticker
- EMC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- jorc
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bahman Rashidi
- Resource group id
- resource:cdd714e85e79fc7c55d2
- Deposit or zone
- Total
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Tonnes
- 975000
- Grade
- 1.37
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 42978
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-10-07
- Prior Tonnes
- 722000
- Prior Grade
- 2.1
- Prior Contained Metal
- 48545
- Prior Cutoff Grade
- 1
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS and Bureau Veritas
Location
- CRS
- GDA2020 / MGA Zone 50
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The overall resource shows a significant category upgrade with the establishment of M&I resources and an increase in total tonnage, but a decrease in contained gold and average grade compared to the prior estimate, partly due to a lower cut-off grade.
Positive factors
- Category Upgrade
- Tonnage Growth
Negative factors
- Contained Metal Decline
- Grade Decline
- Cut-off Lowered
- No Contained Metal
Evidence · table
“1.37”
Context: 975,000
Tags used in scoring
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
Tonnage Growthpositive
Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: 975000 against 722000 previously
Grade Declinenegative
Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
Why it applies: 1.37 against 2.1 previously
Contained Metal Declinenegative
Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
Why it applies: 42978 against 48545 previously
Dilutive Growthnegative
Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
Why it applies: tonnage rose while contained metal went 42978 from 48545
Cut-off Lowerednegative
Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
Why it applies: 0.5 against 1 previously
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
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