Pacific Ridge Completes Drilling at the Kliyul and RDP Copper-Gold Projects; Drilling at RDP Intersects 300 Metres of Continuous Copper-Sulphide Mineralization
Original announcement by orestocks on
- Company
- Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd.
- Ticker
- PEX.V
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-24 12:01:20 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Pacific Ridge completed drilling at the RDP and Kliyul projects, confirming continuous copper-sulphide mineralization over 300m at the RDP Day target. While geological indicators are positive at the Kliyul M39 target, assay results for the 2026 programs are still pending.
Reasoning: The release reports successful completion of drilling programs with significant continuous mineralization at RDP, though specific assay grades for the new holes are pending. It also provides a restatement of the Kliyul KMZ resource.
Positive factors
- continuous mineralization confirmed at RDP
- significant intercept length at RDP
- geological similarities at Kliyul M39 target to KMZ resource
Negative factors
- no assay results reported for 2026 drilling
- no metallurgical testing completed on Kliyul or RDP
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
QA/QC Disclosedpositive
Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
Why it applies: Release mentions NI 43-101 compliance and names a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“prepared by Susan Lomas., P.Geo., Lions Gate Consulting Inc., Dr. Bruce Davis, PhD, FAusIMM, and Dr. Ron Voordouw, PhD. P. Geo”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The KMZ resource is stated to be in the Inferred Mineral Resource category.
Evidence · text
“in the Inferred Mineral Resource category”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The resource estimate is prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 standards.
Evidence · text
“prepared by Susan Lomas., P.Geo., Lions Gate Consulting Inc., Dr. Bruce Davis, PhD, FAusIMM, and Dr. Ron Voordouw, PhD. P. Geo for Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. completed September 18, 2025.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (3)
RDP-26-016RDP · copperIntercept: 300 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDP-26-016
- Project
- RDP
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- PEX.V
Geometry
- Intercept
- 300 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Confirmed continuous copper-sulphide mineralization over >300m, though grade is not yet disclosed.
Positive factors
- continuous mineralization
Negative factors
- assay results pending
Evidence · text
“confirmed continuous copper-sulphide mineralization (chalcopyrite +/- bornite) from vertical depths of approximately 170m over lengths greater than 300 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
RDP-26-017RDP · copperIntercept: 300 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDP-26-017
- Project
- RDP
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- PEX.V
Geometry
- Intercept
- 300 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Confirmed continuous copper-sulphide mineralization over >300m, though grade is not yet disclosed.
Positive factors
- continuous mineralization
Negative factors
- assay results pending
Evidence · text
“confirmed continuous copper-sulphide mineralization (chalcopyrite +/- bornite) from vertical depths of approximately 170m over lengths greater than 300 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
RDP-26-019RDP · copperIntercept: 300 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- RDP-26-019
- Project
- RDP
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- canada_bc
- Ticker
- PEX.V
Geometry
- Intercept
- 300 m
Classification
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Mining Method
- open_pit
Location
- Location
- Main Zone
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Confirmed continuous copper-sulphide mineralization over >300m, though grade is not yet disclosed.
Positive factors
- continuous mineralization
Negative factors
- assay results pending
Evidence · text
“confirmed continuous copper-sulphide mineralization (chalcopyrite +/- bornite) from vertical depths of approximately 170m over lengths greater than 300 m”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Resource Estimates (3)
inferredKliyul · copperTonnes: 334100000Grade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1110Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kliyul
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- PEX.V
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Susan Lomas, Bruce Davis, Ron Voordouw
- Resource group id
- resource:8322a3f76ef550645c7d
- Deposit or zone
- KMZ
- Material type
- inferred
- Resource basis
- attributable
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 334100000
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1110
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard inferred resource component of the KMZ deposit.
Positive factors
- large tonnage
Negative factors
- inferred category only
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 334,100,000
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is 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
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
inferredKliyul · goldTonnes: 334100000Grade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kliyul
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- PEX.V
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Susan Lomas, Bruce Davis, Ron Voordouw
- Resource group id
- resource:8322a3f76ef550645c7d
- Deposit or zone
- KMZ
- Material type
- inferred
- Resource basis
- attributable
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 334100000
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard inferred resource component of the KMZ deposit.
Negative factors
- inferred category only
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 334,100,000
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
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredKliyul · silverTonnes: 334100000Grade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kliyul
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- PEX.V
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Susan Lomas, Bruce Davis, Ron Voordouw
- Resource group id
- resource:8322a3f76ef550645c7d
- Deposit or zone
- KMZ
- Material type
- inferred
- Resource basis
- attributable
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 334100000
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard inferred resource component of the KMZ deposit.
Negative factors
- inferred category only
Evidence · table
“0.95”
Context: 334,100,000
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
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
How Atlas produces this analysis
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