Freegold Significantly Upgrades and Expands Resources at Golden Summit

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Freegold Ventures Limited
Ticker
FVL
Exchange
TSX
Region
Alaska
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Resource update, Metallurgy
Extracted
2026-08-21 07:45:18 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Freegold Ventures Limited announced a significant upgrade and expansion of the mineral resource estimate for its Golden Summit Project in Alaska. The Indicated Primary Mineral Resource increased by 42% to 17.2 Moz at 1.24 g/t Au, with the Inferred Primary Mineral Resource growing by 11% to 11.9 Moz at 1.04 g/t Au. This update incorporates new drilling data and metallurgical recoveries of 92% for refractory ore, providing a strong foundation for a Pre-Feasibility Study commencing later in 2025.

Reasoning: Freegold's updated MRE for Golden Summit shows a significant 42% increase in Indicated gold ounces and a 15% increase in grade, alongside an 11% increase in Inferred ounces, driven by successful drilling and improved geological understanding. High metallurgical recoveries of 92% for refractory ore support the project's economic viability, positioning it for a Pre-Feasibility Study.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • Tonnage Growth
  • Grade Improvement
  • Contained Metal Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • High Recovery
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Facts used in scoring: 41

Atlas analysis — Freegold Ventures Limited: Freegold Significantly Upgrades and Expands Resources at Golden Summit. indicated 4154000 tonnes; inferred 1598000 tonnes

Classification and evidence

Indicated Resourcepositive

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

Why it applies: The document reports significant Indicated Mineral Resources across multiple domains and cut-off grades.

Evidence · text

“Indicated Primary Mineral Resource: 17.2 Moz at 1.24 g/t Au”

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: The document reports significant Inferred Mineral Resources across multiple domains and cut-off grades.

Evidence · text

“Inferred Primary Mineral Resource: 11.9 Moz at 1.04 g/t Au”

Category Upgradepositive

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

Why it applies: The 2024 drill program was highly successful at converting Inferred resources and upgrading Indicated resources.

Evidence · text

“2024's drill program was highly successful at converting Inferred resources, upgrading and expanding Indicated resources”

Tonnage Growthpositive

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

Why it applies: The Indicated Primary Mineral Resource shows a 42% increase in ounces from the Sept/24 estimate.

Evidence · text

“Indicated Primary Mineral Resource: 17.2 Moz at 1.24 g/t Au, a 42% increase in ounces”

Grade Improvementpositive

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

Why it applies: The Indicated Primary Mineral Resource shows a 15% grade increase from the Sept/24 estimate.

Evidence · text

“15% grade increase from our Sept/24 resource estimate.”

Contained Metal Growthpositive

True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.

Why it applies: The significant increases in both ounces and grade for Indicated resources imply substantial contained metal growth.

Evidence · text

“Indicated Primary Mineral Resource: 17.2 Moz at 1.24 g/t Au, a 42% increase in ounces and 15% grade increase”

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: Greg Mosher, P. Geo and Maurie Marks, P.Eng of Tetra Tech Canada are named as Qualified Persons for the MRE.

Evidence · text

“Greg Mosher , P. Geo and Maurie Marks , P.Eng of Tetra Tech Canada are "Qualified Persons" for the Updated Mineral Resource Estimate as defined in NI 43-101”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Multiple cut-off grades are clearly stated for the resource estimate, including 0.50 g/t Au for the primary resource.

Evidence · text

“Cut-off grades are unchanged at 0.50 g/t Au.”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: The MRE was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 by Tetra Tech Canada.

Evidence · text

“The MRE, with an effective date of July 23, 2025 , was prepared by Tetra Tech Canada. ... as defined in NI 43-101”

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: The document announces an updated mineral resource estimate for the Golden Summit Project.

Evidence · text

“Freegold Significantly Upgrades and Expands Resources at Golden Summit”

PFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: The updated MRE provides a foundation for Pre-Feasibility activities, with a PFS scheduled to commence in late 2025.

Evidence · text

“providing a foundation for Pre-Feasibility activities. ... Commencement of a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) in late 2025.”

High Recoverypositive

Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: Metallurgical work demonstrated >90% recoveries for gold, which is exceptional for sulphide-oxidizing methods.

Evidence · text

“Ongoing Metallurgical Work has demonstrated >90% recoveries with sulphide-oxidizing methods”

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: The ore requires sulphide-oxidizing methods such as BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™ for high recoveries, indicating refractory characteristics.

Evidence · text

“sulphide-oxidizing methods such as BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™”

POX/BIOX Routeneutral

Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.

Why it applies: The metallurgical work utilizes sulphide-oxidizing methods including BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™.

Evidence · text

“sulphide-oxidizing methods such as BIOX®, POX, and the Albion Process™”

Recovery Improvingpositive

Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.

Why it applies: Processing costs increased from US$14 per tonne (72% recovery) to US$25 per tonne (92% recovery), indicating a significant improvement in recovery.

Evidence · text

“Processing costs have increased from US$14 per tonne ( 72% recovery) to US$25 per tonne (92% recovery) to account for the additional processing needed to achieve these higher recoveries.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 41. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (41)

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 4154000Grade: 1.98Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 264000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
4154000
Grade
1.98
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
264000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
1

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Oxide domain at a 1.00 g/t cut-off contributes to the overall resource growth and confidence, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.98”

Context: 4,154,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 7954000Grade: 1.45Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 370000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
7954000
Grade
1.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
370000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.75

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Oxide domain at a 0.75 g/t cut-off contributes to the overall resource growth and confidence, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.45”

Context: 7,954,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 14153000Grade: 1.08Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 490000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
14153000
Grade
1.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
490000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Oxide domain at a 0.50 g/t cut-off contributes to the overall resource growth and confidence, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.08”

Context: 14,153,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 20007000Grade: 0.89Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 574000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
20007000
Grade
0.89
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
574000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.4

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Oxide domain at a 0.40 g/t cut-off contributes to the overall resource growth and confidence, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.89”

Context: 20,007,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 30918000Grade: 0.7Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 695000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
30918000
Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
695000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Oxide domain at a 0.30 g/t cut-off contributes to the overall resource growth and confidence, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.70”

Context: 30,918,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 63706000Grade: 0.45Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 920000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
63706000
Grade
0.45
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
920000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Oxide domain at a 0.15 g/t cut-off contributes to the overall resource growth and confidence, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.45”

Context: 63,706,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 1598000Grade: 1.47Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 76000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1598000
Grade
1.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
76000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
1

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Oxide domain at a 1.00 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.47”

Context: 1,598,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 4628000Grade: 1.08Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 160000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
4628000
Grade
1.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
160000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.75

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Oxide domain at a 0.75 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.08”

Context: 4,628,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 5225000Grade: 1.02Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 172000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5225000
Grade
1.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
172000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Oxide domain at a 0.50 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.02”

Context: 5,225,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 6613000Grade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 191000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6613000
Grade
0.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
191000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.4

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Oxide domain at a 0.40 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.90”

Context: 6,613,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 9242000Grade: 0.74Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 221000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
9242000
Grade
0.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
221000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Oxide domain at a 0.30 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.74”

Context: 9,242,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 18837000Grade: 0.47Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 287000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
18837000
Grade
0.47
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
287000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Oxide domain at a 0.15 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.47”

Context: 18,837,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 131992000Grade: 2.51Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 10666000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
131992000
Grade
2.51
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
10666000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
1

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade Indicated resource for the Primary domain at a 1.00 g/t cut-off represents significant growth and de-risking, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • Tonnage Growth
  • Grade Improvement
  • Contained Metal Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“2.51”

Context: 131,992,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 220694000Grade: 1.85Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 13115000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
220694000
Grade
1.85
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
13115000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.75

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade Indicated resource for the Primary domain at a 0.75 g/t cut-off represents significant growth and de-risking, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • Tonnage Growth
  • Grade Improvement
  • Contained Metal Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.85”

Context: 220,694,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 431949000Grade: 1.24Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 17236000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
431949000
Grade
1.24
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
17236000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated Primary Mineral Resource shows a significant 42% increase in ounces and 15% increase in grade, representing substantial growth and de-risking of the project, supported by high metallurgical recoveries and a clear path to PFS.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • Tonnage Growth
  • Grade Improvement
  • Contained Metal Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.24”

Context: 431,949,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 579279000Grade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 19358000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
579279000
Grade
1.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
19358000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.4

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Primary domain at a 0.40 g/t cut-off represents significant growth and de-risking, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • Tonnage Growth
  • Grade Improvement
  • Contained Metal Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.04”

Context: 579,279,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 774281000Grade: 0.87Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 21541000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
774281000
Grade
0.87
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
21541000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Primary domain at a 0.30 g/t cut-off represents significant growth and de-risking, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • Tonnage Growth
  • Grade Improvement
  • Contained Metal Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.87”

Context: 774,281,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 1094031000Grade: 0.68Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 23862000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
1094031000
Grade
0.68
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
23862000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Primary domain at a 0.15 g/t cut-off represents significant growth and de-risking, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • Tonnage Growth
  • Grade Improvement
  • Contained Metal Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.68”

Context: 1,094,031,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 96158000Grade: 2.08Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 6427000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
96158000
Grade
2.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
6427000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
1

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade Inferred resource for the Primary domain at a 1.00 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Tonnage Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“2.08”

Context: 96,158,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 157927000Grade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 8125000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
157927000
Grade
1.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
8125000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.75

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This high-grade Inferred resource for the Primary domain at a 0.75 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Tonnage Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.60”

Context: 157,927,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 357614000Grade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 11964000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
357614000
Grade
1.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
11964000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Inferred Primary Mineral Resource increased by 11% in ounces, maintaining grade, providing further growth potential for future conversion to higher confidence categories.

Positive factors

  • Tonnage Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.04”

Context: 357,614,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 499019000Grade: 0.87Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 14006000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
499019000
Grade
0.87
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
14006000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.4

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Primary domain at a 0.40 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Tonnage Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.87”

Context: 499,019,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 676275000Grade: 0.74Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 15987000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
676275000
Grade
0.74
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
15987000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Primary domain at a 0.30 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Tonnage Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.74”

Context: 676,275,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 1018956000Grade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 18473000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1018956000
Grade
0.56
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
18473000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Primary domain at a 0.15 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Tonnage Growth
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.56”

Context: 1,018,956,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 1106000Grade: 1.38Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 49000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
1106000
Grade
1.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
49000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
1

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Under Pit domain at a 1.00 g/t cut-off contributes to the overall resource growth and confidence, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.38”

Context: 1,106,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 2205000Grade: 1.12Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 79000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2205000
Grade
1.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
79000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.75

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Under Pit domain at a 0.75 g/t cut-off contributes to the overall resource growth and confidence, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.12”

Context: 2,205,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 6741000Grade: 0.76Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 165000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
6741000
Grade
0.76
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
165000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Under Pit domain at a 0.50 g/t cut-off contributes to the overall resource growth and confidence, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.76”

Context: 6,741,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 11872000Grade: 0.63Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 239000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
11872000
Grade
0.63
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
239000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.4

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Under Pit domain at a 0.40 g/t cut-off contributes to the overall resource growth and confidence, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.63”

Context: 11,872,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 21854000Grade: 0.5Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 351000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
21854000
Grade
0.5
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
351000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Under Pit domain at a 0.30 g/t cut-off contributes to the overall resource growth and confidence, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.50”

Context: 21,854,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 46969000Grade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 525000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
46969000
Grade
0.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
525000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated resource for the Under Pit domain at a 0.15 g/t cut-off contributes to the overall resource growth and confidence, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • Category Upgrade
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.35”

Context: 46,969,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 8537000Grade: 1.92Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 526000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
8537000
Grade
1.92
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
526000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
1

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Under Pit domain at a 1.00 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.92”

Context: 8,537,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 18014000Grade: 1.35Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 782000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
18014000
Grade
1.35
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
782000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.75

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Under Pit domain at a 0.75 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“1.35”

Context: 18,014,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 62654000Grade: 0.81Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1635000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
62654000
Grade
0.81
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1635000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Under Pit domain at a 0.50 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.81”

Context: 62,654,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 107236000Grade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2277000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
107236000
Grade
0.66
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2277000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.4

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Under Pit domain at a 0.40 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.66”

Context: 107,236,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 182142000Grade: 0.53Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3117000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
182142000
Grade
0.53
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
3117000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Under Pit domain at a 0.30 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.53”

Context: 182,142,000

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 444266000Grade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4898000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
444266000
Grade
0.34
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
4898000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred resource for the Under Pit domain at a 0.15 g/t cut-off provides additional growth potential, supported by robust reporting standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • PFS-Supporting

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore
  • Increased Processing Costs

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: 444,266,000

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 348499000Grade: 1.08Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 12100000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
348499000
Grade
1.08
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
12100000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical resource estimate from September 2024, provided for comparison purposes with the current update.

Evidence · table

“12.1”

Context: Indicated

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 307999000Grade: 1.04Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 10300000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
307999000
Grade
1.04
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
10300000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.5

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2024-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical resource estimate from September 2024, provided for comparison purposes with the current update.

Evidence · table

“10.3”

Context: Inferred

indicatedGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 405679000Grade: 0.92Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 12000000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
405679000
Grade
0.92
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
12000000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.45

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical resource estimate from March 2023, provided for comparison purposes with the current update.

Evidence · table

“12.0”

Context: Indicated

inferredGolden Summit Project · goldTonnes: 281741000Grade: 0.85Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 7700000Contained Unit: ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
281741000
Grade
0.85
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
7700000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.45

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2023-03-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a historical resource estimate from March 2023, provided for comparison purposes with the current update.

Evidence · table

“7.7”

Context: Inferred

Fact 41Golden Summit Project · goldView all details
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Identity

Project
Golden Summit Project
Commodity
gold
Region
usa_ak
Reported Region
Alaska
Ticker
FVL

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-07-24T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Metallurgical test work demonstrated high gold recoveries of 92% using sulphide-oxidizing methods, which is a key positive input for the updated resource estimate, despite indicating refractory ore.

Positive factors

  • High Recovery
  • POX/BIOX Route

Negative factors

  • Refractory Ore

Evidence · text

“The July 2025 resource estimate utilises a recovery rate of 92%, which is the average of the three sulfide oxidation methods assessed to date”

How Atlas produces this analysis

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