Greenland Mines Identifies Critical Minerals Additions Including Gallium and Vanadium as Landmark 2026 Skaergaard PGM Program Concludes
Original announcement by globenewswire on
- Company
- Greenland Mines Ltd
- Ticker
- GRML
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Greenland
- Primary commodity
- Palladium
- Secondary commodities
- Platinum, Gold, Gallium, Vanadium, Iron ore
- Document categories
- Resource update, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-10-01 18:34:25 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Greenland Mines has completed its 2026 Skaergaard field program, delivering a significant S-K 1300 Mineral Resource Estimate of 328.6 million tonnes PdEq. The program included 4,480 meters of diamond drilling and over 105 tons of bulk material to support metallurgical and mine planning development.
Reasoning: The announcement reports a significant S-K 1300 Mineral Resource Estimate and the successful completion of a major multidisciplinary field program that advances the project toward mine planning.
Positive factors
- Large scale resource estimate (328.6 million tons PdEq)
- Significant Indicated and Inferred components
- Expansion of commodity scope to include critical minerals (gallium, vanadium)
- Completion of multidisciplinary field program including metallurgical bulk sampling
Negative factors
- Resource covers only 25-33% of the intrusion
- Critical metal by-products currently have no economic credit assigned
Facts used in scoring: 8
Classification and evidence
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The document references an S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary, which is the US equivalent of NI 43-101, and mentions Qualified Persons.
Evidence · text
“S-K 1300 Mineral Resource Estimate”
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
Why it applies: The text describes the 2026 program as moving the project from resource definition toward mine planning, implying a significant step in resource establishment.
Evidence · text
“move Skaergaard from resource definition toward mine planning”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (8)
indicatedSkaergaard · palladiumTonnes: 153600000Contained Metal: 7.57Contained Unit: million ounces pdeqView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- greenland
- Reported Region
- Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:246d1bf40fb324f4c30b
- Deposit or zone
- Skaergaard
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 153600000
- Contained Metal
- 7.57
- Contained Unit
- million ounces pdeq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-07-03
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.04
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t PdEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the S-K 1300 estimate.
Positive factors
- Large tonnage and grade
Evidence · text
“153.6 million tons of Indicated Mineral Resources grading 3.04 g/t PdEq and containing 15.00 million ounces PdEq”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
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
inferredSkaergaard · palladiumTonnes: 177500000Contained Metal: 17.49Contained Unit: million ounces pdeqView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- greenland
- Reported Region
- Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:3f5ba0aa958aa23c77d1
- Deposit or zone
- Skaergaard
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 177500000
- Contained Metal
- 17.49
- Contained Unit
- million ounces pdeq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-07-03
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 3.07
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t PdEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource component of the S-K 1300 estimate.
Positive factors
- Large scale inferred resource
Negative factors
- Inferred category is speculative
Evidence · text
“177.5 million tons of Inferred Mineral Resources grade 3.07 g/t PdEq and contain 17.49 million ounces PdEq”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
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
indicatedSkaergaard · palladiumTonnes: 153600000Grade: 7.57Grade Unit: million ouncesContained Metal: 7.57Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- greenland
- Reported Region
- Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:246d1bf40fb324f4c30b
- Deposit or zone
- Skaergaard
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 153600000
- Grade
- 7.57
- Grade Unit
- million ounces
- Contained Metal
- 7.57
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-07-03
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Palladium component of the Indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“including 7.57 million ounces of palladium”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
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
indicatedSkaergaard · goldTonnes: 153600000Grade: 3.19Grade Unit: million ouncesContained Metal: 3.19Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- greenland
- Reported Region
- Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:246d1bf40fb324f4c30b
- Deposit or zone
- Skaergaard
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 153600000
- Grade
- 3.19
- Grade Unit
- million ounces
- Contained Metal
- 3.19
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-07-03
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold component of the Indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“3.19 million ounces of gold”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
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
indicatedSkaergaard · platinumTonnes: 153600000Grade: 0.6Grade Unit: million ouncesContained Metal: 0.6Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- greenland
- Reported Region
- Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:246d1bf40fb324f4c30b
- Deposit or zone
- Skaergaard
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 153600000
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- million ounces
- Contained Metal
- 0.6
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-07-03
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Platinum component of the Indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“0.60 million ounces of platinum”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
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
inferredSkaergaard · palladiumTonnes: 177500000Grade: 7.75Grade Unit: million ouncesContained Metal: 7.75Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- greenland
- Reported Region
- Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:3f5ba0aa958aa23c77d1
- Deposit or zone
- Skaergaard
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 177500000
- Grade
- 7.75
- Grade Unit
- million ounces
- Contained Metal
- 7.75
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-07-03
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Palladium component of the Inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“7.75 million ounces of palladium”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
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
inferredSkaergaard · goldTonnes: 177500000Grade: 4.28Grade Unit: million ouncesContained Metal: 4.28Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- greenland
- Reported Region
- Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:3f5ba0aa958aa23c77d1
- Deposit or zone
- Skaergaard
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 177500000
- Grade
- 4.28
- Grade Unit
- million ounces
- Contained Metal
- 4.28
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-07-03
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold component of the Inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“4.28 million ounces of gold”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
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
inferredSkaergaard · platinumTonnes: 177500000Grade: 0.6Grade Unit: million ouncesContained Metal: 0.6Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- greenland
- Reported Region
- Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:3f5ba0aa958aa23c77d1
- Deposit or zone
- Skaergaard
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 177500000
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- million ounces
- Contained Metal
- 0.6
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-07-03
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Platinum component of the Inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“0.60 million ounces of platinum”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was 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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
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
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