Golden Arrow Reports Initial Mineral Resource Estimate for San Pietro Copper-Gold-Iron-Cobalt Project, Chile

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Company
Golden Arrow Resources Corporation
Ticker
GRG
Exchange
TSX
Region
Chile
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Iron ore, Cobalt
Document categories
Resource update
Extracted
2026-08-23 15:09:51 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Golden Arrow Resources has announced an initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its San Pietro Copper-Gold-Iron-Cobalt Project in Chile. The estimate outlines 492 million tonnes containing significant quantities of copper, gold, iron, and cobalt, marking a substantial first step for the project. However, the entire resource is currently classified as Inferred, and further drilling and metallurgical work are planned to upgrade confidence and optimize recoveries.

Reasoning: This is the first mineral resource estimate for the San Pietro project, establishing a substantial Inferred resource of copper, gold, iron, and cobalt. While the tonnage is significant and the polymetallic nature is positive, the 100% Inferred classification and relatively low copper and gold grades temper the immediate impact. The company has a clear plan for future work to upgrade the resource and conduct further metallurgical testing.

Positive factors

  • Maiden resource estimate establishes a significant polymetallic resource base.
  • Large tonnage (492 Mt) provides scale for future development.
  • NI 43-101 compliant and QP/CP signed, indicating adherence to industry standards.
  • Polymetallic nature (Cu, Au, Fe, Co) offers diversification.

Negative factors

  • The entire resource is in the Inferred category, indicating lower geological confidence.
  • Copper and gold grades are relatively low for an IOCG deposit.
  • Metallurgical testing for iron and cobalt recoveries is preliminary, relying on correlations and peer data.
  • No Measured or Indicated resources yet, limiting economic study potential.

Facts used in scoring: 4

Classification and evidence

Maiden Resourceneutral

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

Why it applies: This is the first mineral resource estimate for the San Pietro project, as stated in the title and body.

Evidence · text

“first mineral resource estimate ("MRE") for the San Pietro Copper-Gold-Iron-Cobalt Project”

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: The entire resource is reported in the Inferred category.

Evidence · text

“492 million tonnes at an average grade of 0.23% Cu, 0.05 g/t Au, 14.43% Fe & 99 ppm Co in the Inferred category”

All Inferrednegative

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

Why it applies: The resource estimate only includes the Inferred category, with no Measured or Indicated resources.

Evidence · text

“492 million tonnes at an average grade of 0.23% Cu, 0.05 g/t Au, 14.43% Fe & 99 ppm Co in the Inferred category”

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: The news release explicitly states that the Mineral Resource Estimate was prepared under the direction of and approved by independent Qualified Persons.

Evidence · text

“Susan Lomas , P.Geo., of Lions Gate Geological Consulting Inc. and Bruce Davis Ph.D., F.AusIMM, Consultant. Both Ms. Lomas and Dr. Davis are independent Qualified Persons as defined in NI 43-101. The QP's have reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: The resource estimate is stated to conform to NI 43-101 standards and guidelines.

Evidence · text

“The mineral resources disclosed in this press release conform to NI 43-101 standards and guidelines”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The resource is reported using a clear 0.30% CuEq cut-off grade.

Evidence · table

“0.30”

Context: 492

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative · Story-specific tag

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.

Why it applies: While the CuEq formula is provided, the specific metal prices and recoveries used for the CuEq calculation differ from those used for the pit shell generation, which can create confusion.

Evidence · table

“CuEq values are based on copper, gold, cobalt and iron values using metal prices of US$4.10/lb Cu, US$2,500/oz Au, US$15/lb Co and US$105/lb Fe and metallurgical recovery values of 90% for Cu, 65% for Au, 80% for Co and 40% for Fe. The resulting formula is CuEq=Cu%+(Aug/t *0.705)+(Co%*3.252)+(Fe%*0.008)”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (4)

inferredSan Pietro · copperTonnes: 492000000Grade: 0.23Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 2470000000Contained Unit: lbView all details
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Identity

Project
San Pietro
Commodity
copper
Ticker
GRG

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
492000000
Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
2470000000
Contained Unit
lb
Cutoff Grade
0.3

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the first mineral resource estimate for the San Pietro project, establishing a substantial Inferred resource of copper, gold, iron, and cobalt. While the tonnage is significant and the polymetallic nature is positive, the 100% Inferred classification and relatively low copper and gold grades temper the immediate impact. The company has a clear plan for future work to upgrade the resource and conduct further metallurgical testing.

Positive factors

  • Maiden resource estimate establishes a significant polymetallic resource base.
  • Large tonnage (492 Mt) provides scale for future development.
  • NI 43-101 compliant and QP/CP signed, indicating adherence to industry standards.
  • Polymetallic nature (Cu, Au, Fe, Co) offers diversification.

Negative factors

  • The entire resource is in the Inferred category, indicating lower geological confidence.
  • Copper and gold grades are relatively low for an IOCG deposit.
  • Metallurgical testing for iron and cobalt recoveries is preliminary, relying on correlations and peer data.
  • No Measured or Indicated resources yet, limiting economic study potential.

Evidence · table

“0.23”

Context: 492

inferredSan Pietro · goldTonnes: 492000000Grade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 770000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
San Pietro
Commodity
gold
Ticker
GRG

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
492000000
Grade
0.05
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
770000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the first mineral resource estimate for the San Pietro project, establishing a substantial Inferred resource of copper, gold, iron, and cobalt. While the tonnage is significant and the polymetallic nature is positive, the 100% Inferred classification and relatively low copper and gold grades temper the immediate impact. The company has a clear plan for future work to upgrade the resource and conduct further metallurgical testing.

Positive factors

  • Maiden resource estimate establishes a significant polymetallic resource base.
  • Large tonnage (492 Mt) provides scale for future development.
  • NI 43-101 compliant and QP/CP signed, indicating adherence to industry standards.
  • Polymetallic nature (Cu, Au, Fe, Co) offers diversification.

Negative factors

  • The entire resource is in the Inferred category, indicating lower geological confidence.
  • Copper and gold grades are relatively low for an IOCG deposit.
  • Metallurgical testing for iron and cobalt recoveries is preliminary, relying on correlations and peer data.
  • No Measured or Indicated resources yet, limiting economic study potential.

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: 492

inferredSan Pietro · cobaltTonnes: 492000000Grade: 99Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 107000000Contained Unit: lbView all details
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Identity

Project
San Pietro
Commodity
cobalt
Ticker
GRG

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
492000000
Grade
99
Grade Unit
ppm
Contained Metal
107000000
Contained Unit
lb
Cutoff Grade
0.3

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the first mineral resource estimate for the San Pietro project, establishing a substantial Inferred resource of copper, gold, iron, and cobalt. While the tonnage is significant and the polymetallic nature is positive, the 100% Inferred classification and relatively low copper and gold grades temper the immediate impact. The company has a clear plan for future work to upgrade the resource and conduct further metallurgical testing.

Positive factors

  • Maiden resource estimate establishes a significant polymetallic resource base.
  • Large tonnage (492 Mt) provides scale for future development.
  • NI 43-101 compliant and QP/CP signed, indicating adherence to industry standards.
  • Polymetallic nature (Cu, Au, Fe, Co) offers diversification.

Negative factors

  • The entire resource is in the Inferred category, indicating lower geological confidence.
  • Copper and gold grades are relatively low for an IOCG deposit.
  • Metallurgical testing for iron and cobalt recoveries is preliminary, relying on correlations and peer data.
  • No Measured or Indicated resources yet, limiting economic study potential.

Evidence · table

“99”

Context: 492

inferredSan Pietro · iron_oreTonnes: 492000000Grade: 14.43Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 157000000000Contained Unit: lbView all details
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Identity

Project
San Pietro
Commodity
iron_ore
Ticker
GRG

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
492000000
Grade
14.43
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
157000000000
Contained Unit
lb
Cutoff Grade
0.3

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-02-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is the first mineral resource estimate for the San Pietro project, establishing a substantial Inferred resource of copper, gold, iron, and cobalt. While the tonnage is significant and the polymetallic nature is positive, the 100% Inferred classification and relatively low copper and gold grades temper the immediate impact. The company has a clear plan for future work to upgrade the resource and conduct further metallurgical testing.

Positive factors

  • Maiden resource estimate establishes a significant polymetallic resource base.
  • Large tonnage (492 Mt) provides scale for future development.
  • NI 43-101 compliant and QP/CP signed, indicating adherence to industry standards.
  • Polymetallic nature (Cu, Au, Fe, Co) offers diversification.

Negative factors

  • The entire resource is in the Inferred category, indicating lower geological confidence.
  • Copper and gold grades are relatively low for an IOCG deposit.
  • Metallurgical testing for iron and cobalt recoveries is preliminary, relying on correlations and peer data.
  • No Measured or Indicated resources yet, limiting economic study potential.

Evidence · table

“14.43”

Context: 492

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