# Pacific Ridge 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-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation-for-the-kli--934f9e3d-504c-43eb-ab94-8f59dd957e24 Original source: https://pacificridgeexploration.com/news/pacific-ridge-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation-for-the-kliyul-and-rdp-copper-gold-projects Publisher: prospectors\_exchange Original announcement: 2026-10-08T00:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-08T14:03:49.194Z Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-08T14:03:49.194Z - Company: Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. - Ticker: PEX - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: British Columbia - Primary commodity: Copper - Secondary commodities: Gold, Silver - Document categories: Agreement transaction, Resource update - Extracted: 2026-10-08 14:03:49 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Pacific Ridge Exploration has signed exploration agreements with the Tsay Keh Dene Nation for the Kliyul and RDP copper-gold projects in British Columbia. The company also highlighted the Kliyul Main Zone Inferred Mineral Resource, which contains significant copper, gold, and silver. Reasoning: The announcement of formal exploration agreements with First Nations provides significant social license and project certainty, alongside the restatement of a large Inferred resource at Kliyul. - Positive factor: Secured exploration agreements with Tsay Keh Dene Nation - Positive factor: Provides certainty for Kliyul and RDP projects - Positive factor: Large Inferred resource at Kliyul KMZ - Negative factor: Kliyul resource is 100% Inferred - Negative factor: No metallurgical testing completed to date 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 as being 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 in accordance with NI 43-101 standards. Evidence · text > prepared by Susan Lomas., P.Geo., Lions Gate Consulting Inc., Dr. Bruce Davis, PhD, FAusIMM, and Dr. Voordouw, 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. ## Resource Estimates (6) ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pacific-ridge-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation-for-the-kli--934f9e3d-504c-43eb-ab94-8f59dd957e24#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 basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 334100000 - Grade: 0.15 - Grade Unit: % - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: CuEq% #### 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 for a large porphyry-style project. - Negative factor: Inferred category only Evidence · table > 0.15 Context: 334,100,000 #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is 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-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation-for-the-kli--934f9e3d-504c-43eb-ab94-8f59dd957e24#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 basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 334100000 - Grade: 0.26 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: CuEq% #### 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. - Negative factor: Inferred category only Evidence · table > 0.26 Context: 334,100,000 #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is 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-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation-for-the-kli--934f9e3d-504c-43eb-ab94-8f59dd957e24#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 basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 334100000 - Grade: 0.95 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: CuEq% #### 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. - Negative factor: Inferred category only Evidence · table > 0.95 Context: 334,100,000 #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is 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-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation-for-the-kli--934f9e3d-504c-43eb-ab94-8f59dd957e24#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 basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 386000000 - Grade: 0.142 - Grade Unit: % - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: AuEq 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. - Negative factor: Inferred category only Evidence · table > 0.142 Context: 386.0 #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is 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-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation-for-the-kli--934f9e3d-504c-43eb-ab94-8f59dd957e24#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 basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 386000000 - Grade: 0.236 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: AuEq 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. - Negative factor: Inferred category only Evidence · table > 0.236 Context: 386.0 #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is 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-signs-exploration-agreements-with-tsay-keh-dene-nation-for-the-kli--934f9e3d-504c-43eb-ab94-8f59dd957e24#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 basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: inferred - Tonnes: 386000000 - Grade: 0.911 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 0.2 - Cutoff Unit: AuEq 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. - Negative factor: Inferred category only Evidence · table > 0.911 Context: 386.0 #### 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 Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is 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.