# Fathom Nickel Announces Filing of NI 43-101 Technical Report for Previously Announced Maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, Gochager Lake Ni-Cu-Co Deposit, Saskatchewan Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fathom-nickel-announces-filing-of-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-previously-anno--ac4e2900-4ccb-4af5-881c-fc189c5600fc Original source: https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2995-cse/fni/212761-fathom-nickel-announces-filing-of-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-previously-announced-maiden-mineral-resource-estimate-gochager-lake-ni-cu-co-deposit-saskatchewan.html Publisher: jmn Original announcement: 2026-10-13T00:30:40.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T12:41:48.638Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T12:41:48.638Z - Company: Fathom Nickel Inc. - Ticker: FNI - Exchange: CSE - Region: Saskatchewan - Primary commodity: Nickel - Secondary commodities: Copper, Cobalt - Document categories: Resource update - Extracted: 2026-10-13 12:41:49 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.00 · Neutral ## Minestarters Atlas summary Fathom Nickel has filed an NI 43-101 technical report supporting the maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for the Gochager Lake Ni-Cu-Co Project in Saskatchewan. The report confirms the results previously disclosed on September 10, 2026, with no material changes reported. Reasoning: The document is a filing of a technical report for a previously announced maiden resource; it contains no new resource numbers or drill results. - Positive factor: NI 43-101 technical report filed - Positive factor: Maiden MRE supported by independent report - Negative factor: No project-specific metallurgical test work completed - Negative factor: Recoveries are preliminary and based on analogous deposits Facts used in scoring: 6 ## Classification and evidence **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: The technical report was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 standards. Evidence · text > prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 **Maiden Resource** Polarity: neutral Definition: First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. Why it applies: The technical report supports the maiden Mineral Resource Estimate for the project. Evidence · text > supporting the maiden Mineral Resource Estimate \("MRE"\) ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Resource Estimates (6) ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fathom-nickel-announces-filing-of-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-previously-anno--ac4e2900-4ccb-4af5-881c-fc189c5600fc#fact-resource-facts-0) Gochager Lake · nickel Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Gochager Lake - Commodity: nickel - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: Saskatchewan - Ticker: FNI #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Scott Jobin-Bevans, Curtis Ferron - Resource group id: resource:91217636387c976473e1 - Deposit or zone: Gochager Lake - Ownership percent: 100 % - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 631241 - Grade: 0.4 - Grade Unit: % #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2026-06-09 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the maiden MRE being restated via technical report filing. Evidence · table > 0.40 Context: 631,241 #### 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was 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 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **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 **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fathom-nickel-announces-filing-of-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-previously-anno--ac4e2900-4ccb-4af5-881c-fc189c5600fc#fact-resource-facts-1) Gochager Lake · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Gochager Lake - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: Saskatchewan - Ticker: FNI #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Scott Jobin-Bevans, Curtis Ferron - Resource group id: resource:91217636387c976473e1 - Deposit or zone: Gochager Lake - Ownership percent: 100 % - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 631241 - Grade: 0.11 - Grade Unit: % #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2026-06-09 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the maiden MRE being restated via technical report filing. Evidence · table > 0.11 Context: 631,241 #### 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was 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 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **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 **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fathom-nickel-announces-filing-of-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-previously-anno--ac4e2900-4ccb-4af5-881c-fc189c5600fc#fact-resource-facts-2) Gochager Lake · cobalt Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Gochager Lake - Commodity: cobalt - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: Saskatchewan - Ticker: FNI #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Scott Jobin-Bevans, Curtis Ferron - Resource group id: resource:91217636387c976473e1 - Deposit or zone: Gochager Lake - Ownership percent: 100 % - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: indicated - Tonnes: 631241 - Grade: 0.03 - Grade Unit: % #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2026-06-09 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the maiden MRE being restated via technical report filing. Evidence · table > 0.03 Context: 631,241 #### 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 Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was 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 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **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 **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fathom-nickel-announces-filing-of-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-previously-anno--ac4e2900-4ccb-4af5-881c-fc189c5600fc#fact-resource-facts-3) Gochager Lake · nickel Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Gochager Lake - Commodity: nickel - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: Saskatchewan - Ticker: FNI #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Scott Jobin-Bevans, Curtis Ferron - Resource group id: resource:695e7ef320c43ec883ce - Deposit or zone: Gochager Lake - Ownership percent: 100 % - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 1838107 - Grade: 0.28 - Grade Unit: % #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2026-06-09 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred resource component of the maiden MRE being restated via technical report filing. Evidence · table > 0.28 Context: 1,838,107 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was 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 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **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 **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fathom-nickel-announces-filing-of-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-previously-anno--ac4e2900-4ccb-4af5-881c-fc189c5600fc#fact-resource-facts-4) Gochager Lake · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Gochager Lake - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: Saskatchewan - Ticker: FNI #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Scott Jobin-Bevans, Curtis Ferron - Resource group id: resource:695e7ef320c43ec883ce - Deposit or zone: Gochager Lake - Ownership percent: 100 % - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 1838107 - Grade: 0.09 - Grade Unit: % #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2026-06-09 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred resource component of the maiden MRE being restated via technical report filing. Evidence · table > 0.09 Context: 1,838,107 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was 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 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **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 **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fathom-nickel-announces-filing-of-ni-43-101-technical-report-for-previously-anno--ac4e2900-4ccb-4af5-881c-fc189c5600fc#fact-resource-facts-5) Gochager Lake · cobalt Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Gochager Lake - Commodity: cobalt - Region: canada\_sk - Reported Region: Saskatchewan - Ticker: FNI #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Scott Jobin-Bevans, Curtis Ferron - Resource group id: resource:695e7ef320c43ec883ce - Deposit or zone: Gochager Lake - Ownership percent: 100 % - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 1838107 - Grade: 0.02 - Grade Unit: % #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2026-06-09 #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2026-09-10T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Inferred resource component of the maiden MRE being restated via technical report filing. Evidence · table > 0.02 Context: 1,838,107 #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was 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 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported **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 **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: 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.