Loyalist Files 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate Of 1.62 MT Indicated At 3.16 G/T AU (164,000 OZ) And 0.95 MT Inferred At 2.03 G/T AU (62,000 OZ) At The Tully Gold Project, Timmins, Ontario
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Loyalist Exploration Limited
- Ticker
- PNGC.CN
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-08-21 22:35:14 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Loyalist Exploration Limited has released its 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate for the Tully Gold Project in Ontario. The estimate includes 1.62 Mt of Indicated resource at 3.16 g/t Au and 0.95 Mt of Inferred resource at 2.03 g/t Au, representing a significant increase in Indicated metal compared to historical estimates.
Reasoning: The 2026 MRE shows a substantial increase in Indicated gold resources (76% growth vs 2008 historical) with a high proportion of the metal in the Indicated category, supporting underground mining potential.
Positive factors
- Significant Indicated resource growth vs historical
- High M&I percentage (73% of gold is Indicated)
- NI 43-101 compliant with independent QP sign-off
- Cut-off grade disclosed
Facts used in scoring: 2
Classification and evidence
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The estimate includes 1.62 Mt of Indicated resource at 3.16 g/t Au.
Evidence · text
“1.62 MT Indicated At 3.16 G/T AU”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The estimate includes 0.95 Mt of Inferred resource at 2.03 g/t Au.
Evidence · text
“0.95 MT Inferred At 2.03 G/T AU”
Category Upgradepositive
Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
Why it applies: Indicated gold resource increased from 93,140 oz in 2008 to 164,000 oz in 2026.
Evidence · text
“increases the Indicated Mineral Resource from 93,140 ounces in the 2008 historical estimate to 164,000 ounces, an increase of 76%”
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: Independent Qualified Persons Charles Spath and Eugene Puritch are named.
Evidence · text
“prepared by Charles Spath, M.Sc., P.Geo., and Eugene Puritch, P.Eng., FEC, CET, of P&E Mining Consultants Inc.”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The report was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards.
Evidence · text
“prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The cut-off grade of 1.1 g/t Au is explicitly stated in the resource table.
Evidence · table
“1.1”
Context: Indicated
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 2. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (2)
indicatedgoldTonnes: 1620000Grade: 3.16Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 164000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- PNGC.CN
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1620000
- Grade
- 3.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 164000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource of 1.62 Mt at 3.16 g/t Au is a strong, high-confidence component of the project.
Positive factors
- Strong grade for underground potential
- Significant growth vs historical
Evidence · table
“3.16”
Context: 1,620
inferredgoldTonnes: 948000Grade: 2.03Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 62000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Commodity
- gold
- Ticker
- PNGC.CN
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 948000
- Grade
- 2.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 62000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-21T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource provides additional scale but carries higher geological risk.
Positive factors
- Adds significant tonnage to the project
Negative factors
- Lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“2.03”
Context: 948
How Atlas produces this analysis
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