Interim Results for the six months to 30 June 2026

Original announcement by lse on

Company
Fulcrum Metals Plc
Ticker
FMET
Exchange
LSE
Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver, Tellurium, Copper, Cobalt, Manganese, Gallium, Rubidium, Strontium, Zirconium
Document categories
Metallurgy, Capital raise, Other, Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-29 18:31:02 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Fulcrum Metals Plc announced its interim results for the six months to June 30, 2026, highlighting a transition to execution with strong metallurgical test results from its Teck-Hughes project, including 78% gold recovery. The company secured a £6 million funding package and is advancing its pilot plant development, aiming for a NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate. Despite these operational advancements, the company reported an operating loss for the period.

Reasoning: Fulcrum Metals Plc reported strong metallurgical recoveries for gold and other metals from its Teck-Hughes project using cyanide-free technology, demonstrating a significant improvement over previous phases. The company has secured funding and is advancing its pilot plant development and a NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate, despite reporting an operating loss for the period.

Positive factors

  • High gold recovery from metallurgical testing
  • Strong recoveries for multiple by-product metals
  • Significant relative improvement in gold recovery
  • Pilot scale testing underway for cyanide-free technology
  • Secured funding for pilot facility and initial programs
  • Progress towards NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate

Negative factors

  • Company reported an operating loss for the period
  • Historical resource estimate requires verification
  • Potential dilution from convertible loan notes

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 17

Classification and evidence

High Recoverypositive

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

Why it applies: Phase 3 metallurgical testing achieved 78% gold recovery, which is a strong result for a leaching process, especially with a cyanide-free technology.

Evidence · text

“Gold recovery reached 78%”

Recovery Improvingpositive

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

Why it applies: Gold recovery reached 78%, representing a 31% relative improvement compared with Phase 1.

Evidence · text

“Gold recovery reached 78%, representing a 31% relative improvement compared with Phase 1.”

Pilot Scale Completepositive

Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.

Why it applies: The company completed the pilot concept study and signed the TDI Piloting Agreement, establishing the delivery framework for a reusable pilot facility with capacity of up to 2.4 tonnes per day.

Evidence · text

“Completed the pilot concept study and signed the TDI Piloting Agreement, establishing the delivery framework for a reusable pilot facility with capacity of up to 2.4 tonnes per day”

High Recoverypositive

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

Why it applies: Recoveries of up to 95% silver, 96% tellurium, and 85% copper are strong results for by-product metals.

Evidence · text

“Recoveries of up to 95% silver, 96% tellurium, 85% copper, 60% cobalt, 65% manganese and approximately 20% gallium were also achieved.”

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: Silver, tellurium, copper, cobalt, manganese, and gallium are mentioned as being recovered alongside gold, indicating they are by-products.

Evidence · text

“Gold recovery reached 78% alongside strong recoveries of silver, tellurium, copper, cobalt and manganese.”

Historical Estimate Onlynegative · Story-specific tag

Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.

Why it applies: The document refers to a 'historical estimate of 10.7 million tonnes* of tailings' for Teck-Hughes and Sylvanite, which is subject to verification.

Evidence · text

“comprising a historical estimate of 10.7 million tonnes* of tailings”

No QP/CP Disclosurenegative · Story-specific tag

No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.

Why it applies: No Qualified Person or Competent Person is named or signed off specifically for the historical tailings estimate, only for the technical information in the announcement generally.

Evidence · text

“comprising a historical estimate of 10.7 million tonnes* of tailings”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive · Story-specific tag

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

Why it applies: Loyalist announced an updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for the Tully Gold Project.

Evidence · text

“Loyalist announced an updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate of approximately 226,000 ounces of gold”

Historical Estimate Onlynegative · Story-specific tag

Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.

Why it applies: The Loyalist resource estimate is a post-period event for another company, making it historical in the context of this document's reporting period.

Evidence · text

“Loyalist announced an updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate of approximately 226,000 ounces of gold”

Multi-Domain Testedpositive

Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.

Why it applies: 3 distinct composites were tested

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 17. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (1)

inferredTeck-Hughes and Sylvanite · goldTonnes: 10700000Grade Unit: tonnesHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Teck-Hughes and Sylvanite
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
other
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Edward (Ed) Slowey
Resource group id
resource:01f4e55fce79c255582f

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
10700000
Grade Unit
tonnes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The historical estimate of 10.7 million tonnes of tailings at Teck-Hughes and Sylvanite represents significant potential, but requires verification for current resource classification.

Positive factors

  • Large historical tonnage provides significant potential

Negative factors

  • Historical estimate requires verification
  • Category not specified, likely inferred

Evidence · text

“comprising a historical estimate of 10.7 million tonnes* of tailings”

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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Metallurgical Results (16)

pilot plantTeck-Hughes · goldRecovery: 78 %Head Grade: 0.63Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Teck-Hughes
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
pilot plant
Processing Route
cyanide-free technology
Sample
select material at 54 microns and 38°C

Recovery

Recovery
78 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Head Grade
0.63
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Lab

Laboratory
Extrakt and TDI
Consultant
Bechtel

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Phase 3 metallurgical testing achieved high recovery rates for gold, representing a significant improvement and validating the cyanide-free technology at a pilot scale.

Positive factors

  • High recovery for primary commodity
  • Significant relative improvement
  • Pilot scale testing

Evidence · text

“Gold recovery reached 78% alongside strong recoveries of silver, tellurium, copper, cobalt and manganese.”

Tags used in scoring

Pilot Scale Completepositive

Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.

Why it applies: test_type names pilot-scale work

Low Recoverynegative

Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 78% is below the weak band (80%)

pilot plantTeck-Hughes · silverRecovery: 95 %Head Grade: 0.7Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Teck-Hughes
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
pilot plant
Processing Route
cyanide-free technology
Sample
select material at 54 microns and 38°C

Recovery

Recovery
95 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Head Grade
0.7
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Lab

Laboratory
Extrakt and TDI
Consultant
Bechtel

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Phase 3 metallurgical testing achieved high recovery rates for silver, validating the cyanide-free technology at a pilot scale.

Positive factors

  • Strong recoveries for by-products
  • Pilot scale testing

Evidence · text

“Recoveries of up to 95% silver, 96% tellurium, 85% copper, 60% cobalt, 65% manganese and approximately 20% gallium were also achieved.”

Tags used in scoring

Pilot Scale Completepositive

Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.

Why it applies: test_type names pilot-scale work

High Recoverypositive

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

Why it applies: 95% is at or above the exceptional band (90%)

pilot plantTeck-Hughes · telluriumRecovery: 96 %Head Grade: 12.86Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Teck-Hughes
Commodity
tellurium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
pilot plant
Processing Route
cyanide-free technology
Sample
select material at 54 microns and 38°C

Recovery

Recovery
96 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Head Grade
12.86
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Lab

Laboratory
Extrakt and TDI
Consultant
Bechtel

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Phase 3 metallurgical testing achieved high recovery rates for tellurium, validating the cyanide-free technology at a pilot scale.

Positive factors

  • Strong recoveries for by-products
  • Pilot scale testing

Evidence · text

“Recoveries of up to 95% silver, 96% tellurium, 85% copper, 60% cobalt, 65% manganese and approximately 20% gallium were also achieved.”

Tags used in scoring

Pilot Scale Completepositive

Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.

Why it applies: test_type names pilot-scale work

pilot plantTeck-Hughes · copperRecovery: 85 %View all details
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Identity

Project
Teck-Hughes
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
pilot plant
Processing Route
cyanide-free technology
Sample
select material at 54 microns and 38°C

Recovery

Recovery
85 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test

Lab

Laboratory
Extrakt and TDI
Consultant
Bechtel

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Phase 3 metallurgical testing achieved high recovery rates for copper, validating the cyanide-free technology at a pilot scale.

Positive factors

  • Strong recoveries for by-products
  • Pilot scale testing

Evidence · text

“Recoveries of up to 95% silver, 96% tellurium, 85% copper, 60% cobalt, 65% manganese and approximately 20% gallium were also achieved.”

Tags used in scoring

Pilot Scale Completepositive

Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.

Why it applies: test_type names pilot-scale work

pilot plantTeck-Hughes · cobaltRecovery: 60 %View all details
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Identity

Project
Teck-Hughes
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
pilot plant
Processing Route
cyanide-free technology
Sample
select material at 54 microns and 38°C

Recovery

Recovery
60 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test

Lab

Laboratory
Extrakt and TDI
Consultant
Bechtel

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Phase 3 metallurgical testing achieved good recovery rates for cobalt, validating the cyanide-free technology at a pilot scale.

Positive factors

  • Recoveries for by-products
  • Pilot scale testing

Evidence · text

“Recoveries of up to 95% silver, 96% tellurium, 85% copper, 60% cobalt, 65% manganese and approximately 20% gallium were also achieved.”

Tags used in scoring

Pilot Scale Completepositive

Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.

Why it applies: test_type names pilot-scale work

pilot plantTeck-Hughes · manganeseRecovery: 65 %View all details
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Identity

Project
Teck-Hughes
Commodity
manganese
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
pilot plant
Processing Route
cyanide-free technology
Sample
select material at 54 microns and 38°C

Recovery

Recovery
65 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test

Lab

Laboratory
Extrakt and TDI
Consultant
Bechtel

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Phase 3 metallurgical testing achieved good recovery rates for manganese, validating the cyanide-free technology at a pilot scale.

Positive factors

  • Recoveries for by-products
  • Pilot scale testing

Evidence · text

“Recoveries of up to 95% silver, 96% tellurium, 85% copper, 60% cobalt, 65% manganese and approximately 20% gallium were also achieved.”

Tags used in scoring

Pilot Scale Completepositive

Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.

Why it applies: test_type names pilot-scale work

pilot plantTeck-Hughes · galliumRecovery: 20 %Head Grade: 17.12Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Teck-Hughes
Commodity
gallium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
pilot plant
Processing Route
cyanide-free technology
Sample
select material at 54 microns and 38°C

Recovery

Recovery
20 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Head Grade
17.12
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Lab

Laboratory
Extrakt and TDI
Consultant
Bechtel

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Phase 3 metallurgical testing achieved a 20% recovery rate for gallium, with further optimization planned.

Positive factors

  • Recovery achieved for by-product
  • Pilot scale testing

Negative factors

  • Lower recovery rate compared to other metals

Evidence · text

“Recoveries of up to 95% silver, 96% tellurium, 85% copper, 60% cobalt, 65% manganese and approximately 20% gallium were also achieved.”

Tags used in scoring

Pilot Scale Completepositive

Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.

Why it applies: test_type names pilot-scale work

Fact 8Teck-Hughes · goldHead Grade: 0.63Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Teck-Hughes
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Sample
159-hole auger programme

Recovery

Head Grade
0.63
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Average gold grades from the 159-hole auger program provide a strong dataset for the upcoming NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate.

Positive factors

  • Multi-element data strengthens dataset for MRE
  • Average grades reported from extensive auger program

Evidence · text

“Reported average grades included 0.63 g/t gold, 0.70 g/t silver, 12.86 g/t tellurium and 17.12 g/t gallium.”
Fact 9Teck-Hughes · silverHead Grade: 0.7Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Teck-Hughes
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Sample
159-hole auger programme

Recovery

Head Grade
0.7
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Average silver grades from the 159-hole auger program provide a strong dataset for the upcoming NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate.

Positive factors

  • Multi-element data strengthens dataset for MRE
  • Average grades reported from extensive auger program

Evidence · text

“Reported average grades included 0.63 g/t gold, 0.70 g/t silver, 12.86 g/t tellurium and 17.12 g/t gallium.”
Fact 10Teck-Hughes · telluriumHead Grade: 12.86Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Teck-Hughes
Commodity
tellurium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Sample
159-hole auger programme

Recovery

Head Grade
12.86
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Average tellurium grades from the 159-hole auger program provide a strong dataset for the upcoming NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate.

Positive factors

  • Multi-element data strengthens dataset for MRE
  • Average grades reported from extensive auger program

Evidence · text

“Reported average grades included 0.63 g/t gold, 0.70 g/t silver, 12.86 g/t tellurium and 17.12 g/t gallium.”
Fact 11Teck-Hughes · galliumHead Grade: 17.12Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Teck-Hughes
Commodity
gallium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Sample
159-hole auger programme

Recovery

Head Grade
17.12
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Average gallium grades from the 159-hole auger program provide a strong dataset for the upcoming NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate.

Positive factors

  • Multi-element data strengthens dataset for MRE
  • Average grades reported from extensive auger program

Evidence · text

“Reported average grades included 0.63 g/t gold, 0.70 g/t silver, 12.86 g/t tellurium and 17.12 g/t gallium.”
Fact 12Sylvanite · goldHead Grade: 0.66Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Sylvanite
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Sample
26 new sample sites, tested from surface to depths of up to five metres and ending in mineralisation

Recovery

Head Grade
0.66
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New surface sample results from Sylvanite confirm multi-metal mineralization, supporting future resource estimation and coordinated development.

Positive factors

  • New sample sites confirm mineralization
  • Grades reported for multiple metals

Evidence · text

“averaged 0.66 g/t gold, 0.71 g/t silver, 11.72 g/t tellurium and 17.1 g/t gallium”
Fact 13Sylvanite · silverHead Grade: 0.71Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Sylvanite
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Sample
26 new sample sites, tested from surface to depths of up to five metres and ending in mineralisation

Recovery

Head Grade
0.71
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New surface sample results from Sylvanite confirm multi-metal mineralization, supporting future resource estimation and coordinated development.

Positive factors

  • New sample sites confirm mineralization
  • Grades reported for multiple metals

Evidence · text

“averaged 0.66 g/t gold, 0.71 g/t silver, 11.72 g/t tellurium and 17.1 g/t gallium”
Fact 14Sylvanite · telluriumHead Grade: 11.72Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Sylvanite
Commodity
tellurium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Sample
26 new sample sites, tested from surface to depths of up to five metres and ending in mineralisation

Recovery

Head Grade
11.72
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New surface sample results from Sylvanite confirm multi-metal mineralization, supporting future resource estimation and coordinated development.

Positive factors

  • New sample sites confirm mineralization
  • Grades reported for multiple metals

Evidence · text

“averaged 0.66 g/t gold, 0.71 g/t silver, 11.72 g/t tellurium and 17.1 g/t gallium”
Fact 15Sylvanite · galliumHead Grade: 17.1Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Sylvanite
Commodity
gallium
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada
Ticker
FMET

Test Work

Sample
26 new sample sites, tested from surface to depths of up to five metres and ending in mineralisation

Recovery

Head Grade
17.1
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New surface sample results from Sylvanite confirm multi-metal mineralization, supporting future resource estimation and coordinated development.

Positive factors

  • New sample sites confirm mineralization
  • Grades reported for multiple metals

Evidence · text

“averaged 0.66 g/t gold, 0.71 g/t silver, 11.72 g/t tellurium and 17.1 g/t gallium”
Fact 16Tully Gold Project · goldHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Tully Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Ticker
FMET

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-28T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Loyalist's updated NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate for the Tully Gold Project exceeded a milestone, triggering additional consideration for Fulcrum Metals.

Positive factors

  • Triggers further consideration for Fulcrum
  • NI 43-101 compliant estimate

Negative factors

  • Not Fulcrum's direct resource
  • Post-period event

Evidence · text

“Loyalist announced an updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate of approximately 226,000 ounces of gold”

How Atlas produces this analysis

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