EPM: Annual Report to shareholders

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Company
ECLIPSE METALS LIMITED
Ticker
EPM
Exchange
ASX
Region
South Greenland
Primary commodity
Rare earths
Secondary commodities
Hafnium, Gallium, Yttrium, Zirconium, Neodymium
Document categories
Resource update, Other
Extracted
2026-09-29 15:12:44 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Eclipse Metals Limited's Annual Report for FY2026 highlights significant advancements in its South Greenland critical minerals strategy. The company announced a substantially enlarged Grønnedal Mineral Resource of 208 Mt at 0.72% TREO, including a first Indicated component of 6 Mt, representing a 234% increase in tonnage and a 12% increase in grade from the previous estimate. Additionally, a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource was defined at Ivigtût, containing hafnium, gallium, yttrium, and zirconium, establishing a new critical minerals opportunity.

Reasoning: Eclipse Metals Limited announced a substantially enlarged Grønnedal rare earth resource, including a first Indicated component, and a maiden critical minerals resource at Ivigtût, significantly strengthening its South Greenland portfolio.

Positive factors

  • Tonnage Growth
  • Grade Improvement
  • Category Upgrade
  • Maiden Resource
  • Contained Metal Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • JORC Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • All Inferred

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

Facts used in scoring: 10

Classification and evidence

Tonnage Growthpositive

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

Why it applies: The Grønnedal Mineral Resource increased by 234% in tonnage compared to the previous estimate.

Evidence · text

“This represented a 234% increase in tonnage”

Grade Improvementpositive

Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.

Why it applies: The Grønnedal Mineral Resource saw a 12% increase in grade compared to the previous estimate.

Evidence · text

“and a 12% increase in grade compared with the previous 89.2 Mt Inferred estimate.”

Category Upgradepositive

Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.

Why it applies: The updated Grønnedal Mineral Resource includes a first Indicated component of approximately 6 Mt.

Evidence · text

“The inclusion of approximately 6 Mt in the Indicated category is particularly important.”

Maiden Resourceneutral

First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.

Why it applies: Eclipse announced a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource for the Ivigtût critical-minerals area.

Evidence · text

“On 15 July 2026, after the reporting date, Eclipse announced the first Mineral Resource for the Ivigtût critical-minerals area.”

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 Alfred Gillman, a Fellow and Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, is responsible for the Mineral Resource Estimates.

Evidence · text

“The information in this Review of Operations that relates to Exploration Results and Mineral Resource Estimates is based on information compiled and reviewed by Mr Alfred Gillman, Principal Geologist of Odessa Resources Pty Ltd and a Non-Executive Director of Eclipse Metals Limited. Mr Gillman is a Fellow and Chartered Professional of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy”

JORC Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimates are reported under the 2012 Edition of the Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.

Evidence · text

“Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The Grønnedal resource is reported at a 2,000 ppm TREO cut-off.

Evidence · text

“reported at a 2,000 ppm TREO cut-off”

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: The Grønnedal resource still contains a 202 Mt Inferred component.

Evidence · text

“202 Mt Inferred inventory”

All Inferrednegative

100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.

Why it applies: The maiden Ivigtût Mineral Resource is entirely Inferred.

Evidence · text

“The estimate is entirely Inferred”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The Ivigtût resource is reported at a 60 ppm HfO₂ cut-off.

Evidence · text

“reported at a 60 ppm HfO₂ cut-off”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (10)

indicatedGrønnedal · rare_earthsTonnes: 6000000Grade: 7139Grade Unit: ppm TREOContained Metal: 40Contained Unit: kt treoView all details
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Identity

Project
Grønnedal
Commodity
rare_earths
Region
south greenland
Reported Region
South Greenland
Ticker
EPM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Alfred Gillman
Resource group id
resource:38b2eea65e05f6b92c28

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
6000000
Grade
7139
Grade Unit
ppm TREO
Contained Metal
40
Contained Unit
kt treo
Cutoff Grade
2000
Cutoff Unit
ppm TREO

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-04-29

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: First Indicated component for Grønnedal, providing higher confidence for future studies.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • Tonnage Growth
  • Grade Improvement

Evidence · table

“7,139”

Context: 6

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

indicatedGrønnedal · neodymiumTonnes: 6000000Grade: 2307Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Grønnedal
Commodity
neodymium
Region
south greenland
Reported Region
South Greenland
Ticker
EPM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Alfred Gillman
Resource group id
resource:38b2eea65e05f6b92c28

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
6000000
Grade
2307
Grade Unit
ppm
Cutoff Grade
2000
Cutoff Unit
ppm TREO

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-04-29

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: First Indicated component for Nd2O3+Pr2O3, linking to permanent-magnet rare-earth focus.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade

Evidence · table

“2,307”

Context: 6

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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredGrønnedal · rare_earthsTonnes: 202000000Grade: 7242Grade Unit: ppm TREOContained Metal: 1465Contained Unit: kt treoView all details
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Identity

Project
Grønnedal
Commodity
rare_earths
Region
south greenland
Reported Region
South Greenland
Ticker
EPM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Alfred Gillman
Resource group id
resource:fb2ba14ae6a180b04e48

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
202000000
Grade
7242
Grade Unit
ppm TREO
Contained Metal
1465
Contained Unit
kt treo
Cutoff Grade
2000
Cutoff Unit
ppm TREO

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-04-29
Prior Tonnes
89200000
Prior Grade
6463
Prior Contained Metal
576000

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Substantial increase in Inferred tonnage and grade, demonstrating large resource-conversion opportunity.

Positive factors

  • Tonnage Growth
  • Grade Improvement
  • Contained Metal Growth

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

“7,242”

Context: 202

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

Tonnage Growthpositive

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

Why it applies: 202000000 against 89200000 previously

Grade Improvementpositive

Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.

Why it applies: 7242 against 6463 previously

Contained Metal Declinenegative

Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.

Why it applies: 1465 against 576000 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 1465 from 576000

inferredGrønnedal · neodymiumTonnes: 202000000Grade: 2191Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Grønnedal
Commodity
neodymium
Region
south greenland
Reported Region
South Greenland
Ticker
EPM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Alfred Gillman
Resource group id
resource:fb2ba14ae6a180b04e48

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
202000000
Grade
2191
Grade Unit
ppm
Cutoff Grade
2000
Cutoff Unit
ppm TREO

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-04-29

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Increased Inferred Nd2O3+Pr2O3 content, linking to permanent-magnet rare-earth focus.

Positive factors

  • Tonnage Growth

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

“2,191”

Context: 202

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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

inferredGrønnedal · rare_earthsTonnes: 208000000Grade: 7239Grade Unit: ppm TREOContained Metal: 1505Contained Unit: kt treoView all details
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Identity

Project
Grønnedal
Commodity
rare_earths
Region
south greenland
Reported Region
South Greenland
Ticker
EPM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Alfred Gillman
Resource group id
resource:374fae27d909d5fba074

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
208000000
Grade
7239
Grade Unit
ppm TREO
Contained Metal
1505
Contained Unit
kt treo
Cutoff Grade
2000
Cutoff Unit
ppm TREO

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-04-29

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Overall significant increase in total resource tonnage and contained TREO.

Positive factors

  • Tonnage Growth
  • Grade Improvement
  • Contained Metal Growth

Evidence · table

“7,239”

Context: 208

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

inferredGrønnedal · neodymiumTonnes: 208000000Grade: 2194Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 456000Contained Unit: tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Grønnedal
Commodity
neodymium
Region
south greenland
Reported Region
South Greenland
Ticker
EPM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Alfred Gillman
Resource group id
resource:374fae27d909d5fba074

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
208000000
Grade
2194
Grade Unit
ppm
Contained Metal
456000
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
2000
Cutoff Unit
ppm TREO

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-04-29

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Overall significant increase in total contained Nd2O3+Pr2O3.

Positive factors

  • Tonnage Growth
  • Contained Metal Growth

Evidence · text

“approximately 456,000 tonnes of neodymium and praseodymium oxides”

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

inferredIvigtût · hafniumTonnes: 4870000Grade: 188Grade Unit: ppm HfO₂Contained Metal: 917Contained Unit: t hfo₂View all details
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Identity

Project
Ivigtût
Commodity
hafnium
Region
south greenland
Reported Region
South Greenland
Ticker
EPM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Alfred Gillman
Resource group id
resource:11e5d1ef34a8f0373b9c

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
4870000
Grade
188
Grade Unit
ppm HfO₂
Contained Metal
917
Contained Unit
t hfo₂
Cutoff Grade
60
Cutoff Unit
ppm HfO₂

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-07-15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Maiden Inferred Mineral Resource for hafnium, establishing a new critical minerals opportunity.

Positive factors

  • Maiden Resource

Negative factors

  • All Inferred

Evidence · table

“188”

Context: 4.87

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

inferredIvigtût · galliumTonnes: 4870000Grade: 61Grade Unit: ppm Ga₂O₃Contained Metal: 297Contained Unit: t ga₂o₃View all details
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Project
Ivigtût
Commodity
gallium
Region
south greenland
Reported Region
South Greenland
Ticker
EPM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Alfred Gillman
Resource group id
resource:11e5d1ef34a8f0373b9c

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
4870000
Grade
61
Grade Unit
ppm Ga₂O₃
Contained Metal
297
Contained Unit
t ga₂o₃
Cutoff Grade
60
Cutoff Unit
ppm HfO₂

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-07-15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Maiden Inferred Mineral Resource for gallium, contributing to a new critical minerals opportunity.

Positive factors

  • Maiden Resource

Negative factors

  • All Inferred

Evidence · table

“61”

Context: 4.87

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

inferredIvigtût · yttriumTonnes: 4870000Grade: 147Grade Unit: ppm Y₂O₃Contained Metal: 714Contained Unit: t y₂o₃View all details
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Project
Ivigtût
Commodity
yttrium
Region
south greenland
Reported Region
South Greenland
Ticker
EPM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Alfred Gillman
Resource group id
resource:11e5d1ef34a8f0373b9c

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
4870000
Grade
147
Grade Unit
ppm Y₂O₃
Contained Metal
714
Contained Unit
t y₂o₃
Cutoff Grade
60
Cutoff Unit
ppm HfO₂

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-07-15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Maiden Inferred Mineral Resource for yttrium, contributing to a new critical minerals opportunity.

Positive factors

  • Maiden Resource

Negative factors

  • All Inferred

Evidence · table

“147”

Context: 4.87

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

inferredIvigtût · zirconiumTonnes: 4870000Grade: 3380Grade Unit: ppm ZrContained Metal: 16454Contained Unit: t zrView all details
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Project
Ivigtût
Commodity
zirconium
Region
south greenland
Reported Region
South Greenland
Ticker
EPM

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
jorc
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Alfred Gillman
Resource group id
resource:11e5d1ef34a8f0373b9c

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
4870000
Grade
3380
Grade Unit
ppm Zr
Contained Metal
16454
Contained Unit
t zr
Cutoff Grade
60
Cutoff Unit
ppm HfO₂

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-07-15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Maiden Inferred Mineral Resource for zirconium, contributing to a new critical minerals opportunity.

Positive factors

  • Maiden Resource

Negative factors

  • All Inferred

Evidence · table

“3,380”

Context: 4.87

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

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