# Pacific Ridge Exploration Signs Exploration Agreements with Tsay Keh Dene Nation for the Kliyul and RDP Copper-Gold Projects Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pacific-ridge-exploration-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation--521276c1-2916-4a84-886c-1b03a0a44b5d Original source: https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/320-tsx-venture/pex/212562-pacific-ridge-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation-for-the-kliyul-and-rdp-copper-gold-projects.html Publisher: jmn Original announcement: 2026-10-08T03:05:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T13:09:56.111Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T13:09:56.111Z - Company: Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. - Ticker: PEX - Exchange: TSXV - Region: British Columbia - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver - Document categories: Agreement transaction, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-10-08 13:09:56 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Pacific Ridge Exploration has signed exploration agreements with the Tsay Keh Dene Nation for its Kliyul and RDP copper-gold projects in British Columbia. The company also reported an Inferred Mineral Resource at the Kliyul Main Zone totaling up to 389.9 Mt at 0.459 g/t AuEq. Reasoning: The announcement combines a strategic ESG milestone \(First Nations agreements\) with a substantial resource update for the Kliyul project. - Positive factor: Secured exploration agreements with Tsay Keh Dene Nation, providing social license and certainty - Positive factor: Significant Inferred Mineral Resource at Kliyul Main Zone \(KMZ\) with high tonnage - Positive factor: Continuous copper-sulphide mineralization confirmed at RDP - Negative factor: Kliyul resource is entirely Inferred category - Negative factor: No metallurgical testing has been completed on Kliyul or RDP mineralization Facts used in scoring: 6 ## Classification and evidence **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: The Kliyul Main Zone resource is stated to be in the Inferred Mineral Resource category. Evidence · text > in the Inferred Mineral Resource category **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: The resource estimate was prepared under NI 43-101 standards and signed off by a QP. Evidence · text > prepared by Susan Lomas., P.Geo... and a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Resource Estimates (6) ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pacific-ridge-exploration-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation--521276c1-2916-4a84-886c-1b03a0a44b5d#fact-resource-facts-0) Kliyul · copper #### Identity - Project: Kliyul - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: PEX #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Susan Lomas, Bruce Davis, Voordouw - Resource group id: resource:9da74c0d11169cb846ae - Deposit or zone: Kliyul Main Zone \(KMZ\) #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 334100000 - Grade: 0.15 - Grade Unit: % #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2025-07-31 #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Standard inferred resource component of a larger porphyry-style deposit. - Positive factor: Large tonnage scale - Negative factor: Inferred category only Evidence · text > 334.1 million tonnes \("Mt"\) grading 0.33% CuEq \(0.15% copper, 0.26 g/t gold, and 0.95 g/t silver\) #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pacific-ridge-exploration-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation--521276c1-2916-4a84-886c-1b03a0a44b5d#fact-resource-facts-1) Kliyul · gold #### Identity - Project: Kliyul - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: PEX #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Susan Lomas, Bruce Davis, Voordouw - Resource group id: resource:9da74c0d11169cb846ae - Deposit or zone: Kliyul Main Zone \(KMZ\) #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 334100000 - Grade: 0.26 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2025-07-31 #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Standard inferred resource component of a larger porphyry-style deposit. - Positive factor: Large tonnage scale - Negative factor: Inferred category only Evidence · text > 0.26 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pacific-ridge-exploration-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation--521276c1-2916-4a84-886c-1b03a0a44b5d#fact-resource-facts-2) Kliyul · silver #### Identity - Project: Kliyul - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: PEX #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Susan Lomas, Bruce Davis, Voordouw - Resource group id: resource:9da74c0d11169cb846ae - Deposit or zone: Kliyul Main Zone \(KMZ\) #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 334100000 - Grade: 0.95 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2025-07-31 #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Standard inferred resource component of a larger porphyry-style deposit. - Positive factor: Large tonnage scale - Negative factor: Inferred category only Evidence · text > 0.95 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pacific-ridge-exploration-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation--521276c1-2916-4a84-886c-1b03a0a44b5d#fact-resource-facts-3) Kliyul · copper #### Identity - Project: Kliyul - Commodity: copper - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: PEX #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Susan Lomas, Bruce Davis, Voordouw - Resource group id: resource:6e2f5eef51e8c7d1f671 - Deposit or zone: Kliyul Main Zone \(KMZ\) #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 386000000 - Grade: 0.142 - Grade Unit: % #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2025-07-31 #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Standard inferred resource component of a larger porphyry-style deposit. - Positive factor: Large tonnage scale - Negative factor: Inferred category only Evidence · text > 0.142% copper #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pacific-ridge-exploration-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation--521276c1-2916-4a84-886c-1b03a0a44b5d#fact-resource-facts-4) Kliyul · gold #### Identity - Project: Kliyul - Commodity: gold - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: PEX #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Susan Lomas, Bruce Davis, Voordouw - Resource group id: resource:6e2f5eef51e8c7d1f671 - Deposit or zone: Kliyul Main Zone \(KMZ\) #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 386000000 - Grade: 0.236 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2025-07-31 #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Standard inferred resource component of a larger porphyry-style deposit. - Positive factor: Large tonnage scale - Negative factor: Inferred category only Evidence · text > 0.236 g/t gold #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pacific-ridge-exploration-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation--521276c1-2916-4a84-886c-1b03a0a44b5d#fact-resource-facts-5) Kliyul · silver #### Identity - Project: Kliyul - Commodity: silver - Region: canada\_bc - Reported Region: British Columbia - Ticker: PEX #### Resource scope - Estimate type: resource - Effective date: 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - QP Signed: Yes - Qualified person names: Susan Lomas, Bruce Davis, Voordouw - Resource group id: resource:6e2f5eef51e8c7d1f671 - Deposit or zone: Kliyul Main Zone \(KMZ\) #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 386000000 - Grade: 0.911 - Grade Unit: g/t #### Prior Estimate - Resource Date: 2025-07-31 #### Metal Equivalent - Assumptions Disclosed: Yes #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Standard inferred resource component of a larger porphyry-style deposit. - Positive factor: Large tonnage scale - Negative factor: Inferred category only Evidence · text > 0.911 g/t silver #### Tags used in scoring **Inferred Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 **No Contained Metal** Polarity: negative Definition: 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 Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.