Greenland Mines Reports 36–44% PdEq Grade Uplift and +31% Increase in Indicated PdEq Ounces at its Skaergaard Gold, Palladium, Platinum Project in First S-K 1300 Technical Report Summary
Original announcement by globenewswire on
- Company
- Greenland Mines Ltd
- Ticker
- GRML
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- southeast Greenland
- Primary commodity
- Palladium
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Platinum
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-08-20 20:34:12 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Greenland Mines has reported an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for its Skaergaard project, showing a 31.5% increase in Indicated PdEq contained metal and a 36.3% increase in Indicated PdEq grade. The 2026 MRE, now compliant with S-K 1300, also reports a 24.0% increase in Inferred PdEq contained metal and a 43.5% increase in Inferred PdEq grade, driven by an improved geological model and updated metal prices. This update establishes a US regulatory foundation for the project and positions it for an Initial Assessment, including evaluation of open-pit mining scenarios.
Reasoning: The updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Skaergaard project shows substantial increases in both grade and contained metal for palladium equivalent, gold, and platinum, particularly in the Indicated category. The report is now compliant with S-K 1300, establishing a US regulatory reporting foundation, and is supported by an improved geological model and updated metal prices.
Positive factors
- Significant increase in Indicated PdEq contained metal (+31.5%)
- Significant increase in Inferred PdEq contained metal (+24.0%)
- Substantial increase in Indicated PdEq grade (+36.3%)
- Substantial increase in Inferred PdEq grade (+43.5%)
- Conversion to S-K 1300 standard, establishing a US regulatory foundation
- Improved geological model and updated metal prices reflecting current market
- Potential for open-pit scenario to further enhance economics
- QP sign-off by SLR Consulting
Negative factors
- Modest reduction in tonnage for both Indicated (-3.4%) and Inferred (-13.6%) categories
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
S-K 1300 Compliantpositive · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The Technical Report Summary conforms to the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's S-K 1300 and represents the first S-K 1300-compliant report for Skaergaard.
Evidence · text
“The TRS conforms to the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's ("SEC") Modernized Property Disclosure Requirements for Mining Registrants under Subpart 229.1300 of Regulation S-K ("S-K 1300") and represents the first S-K 1300-compliant report prepared for Skaergaard.”
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: SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd., the Company's independent Qualified Person, completed the Technical Report Summary, and Philip A. Geusebroek, M.Sc., P.Geo. is listed as the preparer.
Evidence · text
“SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd. ("SLR"), the Company's independent Qualified Person, has completed a Technical Report Summary”
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: The 2026 MRE shows a 31.5% increase in Indicated PdEq contained metal (from 11.41 Moz to 15.00 Moz) and a 24.0% increase in Inferred PdEq contained metal (from 14.11 Moz to 17.49 Moz) compared to the 2022 MRE.
Evidence · text
“+31% increase in Indicated PdEq contained metal: from 11.41 Moz to 15.00 Moz PdEq +24% increase in Inferred PdEq contained metal: from 14.11 Moz to 17.49 Moz PdEq”
Grade Improvementpositive
Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
Why it applies: The 2026 MRE shows a 36.3% increase in Indicated PdEq grade (from 2.23 g/t to 3.04 g/t) and a 43.5% increase in Inferred PdEq grade (from 2.14 g/t to 3.07 g/t) compared to the 2022 MRE.
Evidence · text
“+36% increase in Indicated PdEq grade: from 2.23 g/t to 3.04 g/t PdEq +44% increase in Inferred PdEq grade: from 2.14 g/t to 3.07 g/t PdEq”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resources are reported at an NSR cut-off value of US$84 per tonne.
Evidence · text
“Mineral Resources are reported at an NSR cut-off value of US$84 per tonne.”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document reports an 'Updated 2026 MRE' which reflects changes versus a '2022 baseline'.
Evidence · text
“Updated 2026 MRE reflects strong grade and contained-metal increases versus 2022 baseline”
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: The S-K 1300 conversion lays the groundwork for an 'Initial Assessment' which is described as 'the S-K 1300 equivalent of a Preliminary Economic Assessment'.
Evidence · text
“Initial Assessment ("IA") – the S-K 1300 equivalent of a Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA")”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The resource estimate includes a significant 'Total Inferred' category of 177.5 Mt.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 177.5
Tonnage Declinenegative
Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
Why it applies: The Indicated tonnage decreased by 3.4% (from 158.95 Mt to 153.6 Mt) and Inferred tonnage decreased by 13.6% (from 205.42 Mt to 177.5 Mt) compared to the 2022 MRE.
Evidence · table
“-3.4 %”
Context: 153.6
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (10)
indicatedSkaergaard · palladiumTonnes: 153600000Grade: 3.04Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 15Contained Unit: MozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- southeast greenland
- Reported Region
- southeast Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 153600000
- Grade
- 3.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 15
- Contained Unit
- Moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 84
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Indicated resource shows a strong grade and significant contained metal for palladium equivalent, reported under the S-K 1300 standard.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal (15.00 Moz PdEq)
- Strong grade (3.04 g/t PdEq)
- High confidence category (Indicated)
- S-K 1300 compliant
Evidence · table
“3.04”
Context: 153.6
indicatedSkaergaard · palladiumTonnes: 153600000Grade: 1.53Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 7.57Contained Unit: MozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- southeast greenland
- Reported Region
- southeast Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 153600000
- Grade
- 1.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 7.57
- Contained Unit
- Moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 84
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Indicated resource includes a substantial amount of contained palladium, reported under the S-K 1300 standard.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal (7.57 Moz Pd)
- High confidence category (Indicated)
- S-K 1300 compliant
Evidence · table
“1.53”
Context: 153.6
indicatedSkaergaard · goldTonnes: 153600000Grade: 0.65Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3.19Contained Unit: MozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- southeast greenland
- Reported Region
- southeast Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 153600000
- Grade
- 0.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 3.19
- Contained Unit
- Moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 84
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Indicated resource includes a substantial amount of contained gold, reported under the S-K 1300 standard.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal (3.19 Moz Au)
- High confidence category (Indicated)
- S-K 1300 compliant
Evidence · table
“0.65”
Context: 153.6
indicatedSkaergaard · platinumTonnes: 153600000Grade: 0.12Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.6Contained Unit: MozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- southeast greenland
- Reported Region
- southeast Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 153600000
- Grade
- 0.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.6
- Contained Unit
- Moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 84
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Indicated resource includes a notable amount of contained platinum, reported under the S-K 1300 standard.
Positive factors
- Contained metal (0.60 Moz Pt)
- High confidence category (Indicated)
- S-K 1300 compliant
Evidence · table
“0.12”
Context: 153.6
inferredSkaergaard · palladiumTonnes: 177500000Grade: 3.07Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 17.49Contained Unit: MozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- southeast greenland
- Reported Region
- southeast Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 177500000
- Grade
- 3.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 17.49
- Contained Unit
- Moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 84
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Inferred resource shows a strong grade and significant contained metal for palladium equivalent, reported under the S-K 1300 standard, though with lower geological confidence.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal (17.49 Moz PdEq)
- Strong grade (3.07 g/t PdEq)
- S-K 1300 compliant
Negative factors
- Lower confidence category (Inferred)
Evidence · table
“3.07”
Context: 177.5
inferredSkaergaard · palladiumTonnes: 177500000Grade: 1.36Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 7.75Contained Unit: MozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- southeast greenland
- Reported Region
- southeast Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 177500000
- Grade
- 1.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 7.75
- Contained Unit
- Moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 84
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Inferred resource includes a substantial amount of contained palladium, reported under the S-K 1300 standard, though with lower geological confidence.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal (7.75 Moz Pd)
- S-K 1300 compliant
Negative factors
- Lower confidence category (Inferred)
Evidence · table
“1.36”
Context: 177.5
inferredSkaergaard · goldTonnes: 177500000Grade: 0.75Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4.28Contained Unit: MozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- southeast greenland
- Reported Region
- southeast Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 177500000
- Grade
- 0.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 4.28
- Contained Unit
- Moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 84
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Inferred resource includes a substantial amount of contained gold, reported under the S-K 1300 standard, though with lower geological confidence.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal (4.28 Moz Au)
- S-K 1300 compliant
Negative factors
- Lower confidence category (Inferred)
Evidence · table
“0.75”
Context: 177.5
inferredSkaergaard · platinumTonnes: 177500000Grade: 0.11Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.6Contained Unit: MozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- southeast greenland
- Reported Region
- southeast Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 177500000
- Grade
- 0.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.6
- Contained Unit
- Moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 84
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Inferred resource includes a notable amount of contained platinum, reported under the S-K 1300 standard, though with lower geological confidence.
Positive factors
- Contained metal (0.60 Moz Pt)
- S-K 1300 compliant
Negative factors
- Lower confidence category (Inferred)
Evidence · table
“0.11”
Context: 177.5
indicatedSkaergaard · palladiumTonnes: 158950000Grade: 2.23Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 11.41Contained Unit: MozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- southeast greenland
- Reported Region
- southeast Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 158950000
- Grade
- 2.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 11.41
- Contained Unit
- Moz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This represents the historical Indicated resource for palladium equivalent from the 2022 MRE, provided for comparative purposes.
Positive factors
- Historical baseline for comparison
Negative factors
- Historical data, superseded by new MRE
Evidence · table
“2.23”
Context: 158.95
inferredSkaergaard · palladiumTonnes: 205420000Grade: 2.14Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 14.11Contained Unit: MozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Skaergaard
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- southeast greenland
- Reported Region
- southeast Greenland
- Ticker
- GRML
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 205420000
- Grade
- 2.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 14.11
- Contained Unit
- Moz
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2022-11-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This represents the historical Inferred resource for palladium equivalent from the 2022 MRE, provided for comparative purposes.
Positive factors
- Historical baseline for comparison
Negative factors
- Historical data, superseded by new MRE
- Lower confidence category (Inferred)
Evidence · table
“2.14”
Context: 205.42
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