# PLS: Corporate Presentation - The next phase of Pilgangoora

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/pls-corporate-presentation-the-next-phase-of-pilgangoora--5f697cb3-ff18-4d08-a066-50e2bf84c30f

Original source: https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03153067

Publisher: asx

Original announcement: 2026-10-15T21:17:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T22:35:08.922Z

Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T22:35:08.922Z

- Company: Unavailable

- Ticker: PLS

- Exchange: ASX

- Region: Unavailable

- Primary commodity: Lithium

- Secondary commodities: Tantalum, Iron ore

- Document categories: Resource update, Other, Metallurgy

- Extracted: 2026-10-15 22:35:09 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.90 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Pilbara Minerals has announced a significant update to its Pilgangoora Ore Reserve, reporting a 23% increase in tonnes and a 31% increase in contained lithium, including a maiden underground Ore Reserve. This update underpins the Final Investment Decision for the P2000 expansion project, which is expected to boost spodumene concentrate production to ~2Mtpa with attractive economics, including an incremental post-tax NPV of A$2.7 billion and an IRR of 29.5%. The expansion leverages improved processing to unlock previously uneconomic material, reduce operating costs, and extend the mine life.

Reasoning: The document announces a substantial increase in Ore Reserves and contained lithium, including a maiden underground reserve, which underpins the Final Investment Decision for a major expansion project with strong economic returns and improved processing.

- Positive factor: Tonnage Growth

- Positive factor: Contained Metal Growth

- Positive factor: Category Upgrade

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Positive factor: Strong Project Economics

- Positive factor: Maiden Underground Reserve

Facts used in scoring: 62

## Classification and evidence

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The document's primary focus is on the updated Pilgangoora Ore Reserve, including a significant increase in tonnes and contained lithium.

Evidence · text

> Ore Reserve Update

**Tonnage Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Significant tonnage increase \(≥15%\) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: The Ore Reserve tonnes increased by 23% from the previous estimate.

Evidence · text

> 23% growth in reserve tonnes

**Contained Metal Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.

Why it applies: The contained lithium in the Ore Reserve increased by 31%.

Evidence · text

> 31% growth in contained lithium

**Category Upgrade**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.

Why it applies: The document reports a maiden underground Ore Reserve, adding a new category of reserve to the project.

Evidence · text

> maiden underground Ore Reserve

**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: The document states that the Ore Reserves have been prepared by Competent Persons Mr Ross Jaine and Mr Simon Kusabs in accordance with the JORC Code.

Evidence · text

> prepared by Competent Persons \(Mr Ross Jaine\) for open pit and stockpile ore reserves and \(Mr Simon Kusabs\) for underground ore reserves in accordance with the JORC Code.

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The Ore Reserves and Mineral Resources are reported in accordance with the JORC Code \(2012 edition\).

Evidence · text

> reporting of ore reserves and mineral resources in Australia comply with the Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee Code for Reporting of Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves \(2012 edition\) \(“JORC Code”\)

**Theoretical Recovery Only**

Polarity: negative

Definition: Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.

Why it applies: The document states a '~70% lithium recovery' as a 'Target lithia recovery' rather than an actual achieved test result.

Evidence · text

> ~70% lithium recovery Target lithia recovery through the wet plant.

**Maiden Resource**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.

Why it applies: The document announces a 'maiden underground Ore Reserve', which is the first formal reserve estimate for this component.

Evidence · text

> maiden underground Ore Reserve

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: the document describes a mill\_cil route \("concentrator"\)

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 62. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Resource Estimates (61)

### measured

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:16f38f2ce22b84c6218e
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 14000000
- Grade: 1.29
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 0.2
- Contained Unit: mt
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The measured open pit resource of 14 Mt at 1.29% Li2O contributes to the overall resource, indicating high confidence in this portion of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.29

Context: 14

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### measured

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:16f38f2ce22b84c6218e
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 14000000
- Grade: 104
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 3
- Contained Unit: mlb
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The measured open pit resource includes 104 ppm Ta2O5, providing a byproduct credit to the overall resource.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 104

Context: 14

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### measured

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:16f38f2ce22b84c6218e
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 14000000
- Grade: 0.42
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The measured open pit resource includes 0.42% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 0.42

Context: 14

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### indicated

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:161a3deb158c4ea0a34a
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 186000000
- Grade: 1.24
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 2.3
- Contained Unit: mt
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The indicated open pit resource of 186 Mt at 1.24% Li2O forms a significant portion of the overall resource, providing reasonable geological confidence.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.24

Context: 186

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### indicated

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:161a3deb158c4ea0a34a
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 186000000
- Grade: 109
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 45
- Contained Unit: mlb
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The indicated open pit resource includes 109 ppm Ta2O5, contributing to byproduct potential.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 109

Context: 186

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### indicated

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:161a3deb158c4ea0a34a
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 186000000
- Grade: 0.52
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The indicated open pit resource includes 0.52% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 0.52

Context: 186

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:8e4830479062be179181
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 11000000
- Grade: 1.19
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 0.1
- Contained Unit: mt
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The inferred open pit resource of 11 Mt at 1.19% Li2O is a speculative category with lower geological confidence.

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

> 1.19

Context: 11

#### 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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### inferred

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:8e4830479062be179181
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 11000000
- Grade: 89
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 2
- Contained Unit: mlb
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The inferred open pit resource includes 89 ppm Ta2O5, which is a minor byproduct in a speculative category.

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

> 89

Context: 11

#### 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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### inferred

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:8e4830479062be179181
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 11000000
- Grade: 0.65
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The inferred open pit resource includes 0.65% Fe2O3, which is a minor component in a speculative category.

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

> 0.65

Context: 11

#### 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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### indicated

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:b34aab0dca10b3a20b59
- Deposit or zone: Underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 131000000
- Grade: 1.45
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 1.9
- Contained Unit: mt
- Cutoff Grade: 0.7
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The maiden indicated underground resource of 131 Mt at 1.45% Li2O represents a significant new component of the overall resource, demonstrating potential for future underground mining.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: Category Upgrade

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.45

Context: 131

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### indicated

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:b34aab0dca10b3a20b59
- Deposit or zone: Underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 131000000
- Grade: 135
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 39
- Contained Unit: mlb
- Cutoff Grade: 0.7
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The maiden indicated underground resource includes 135 ppm Ta2O5, adding byproduct potential to this new resource component.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: Category Upgrade

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 135

Context: 131

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### indicated

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:b34aab0dca10b3a20b59
- Deposit or zone: Underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 131000000
- Grade: 0.51
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 0.7
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The maiden indicated underground resource includes 0.51% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: Category Upgrade

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 0.51

Context: 131

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:bf235a1932dcd1a9966c
- Deposit or zone: Underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 51000000
- Grade: 1.41
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 0.7
- Contained Unit: mt
- Cutoff Grade: 0.7
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The maiden inferred underground resource of 51 Mt at 1.41% Li2O is a speculative category but adds to the overall potential of the underground component.

- Positive factor: Category Upgrade

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

> 1.41

Context: 51

#### 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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### inferred

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:bf235a1932dcd1a9966c
- Deposit or zone: Underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 51000000
- Grade: 142
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 16
- Contained Unit: mlb
- Cutoff Grade: 0.7
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The maiden inferred underground resource includes 142 ppm Ta2O5, adding byproduct potential to this new resource component.

- Positive factor: Category Upgrade

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

> 142

Context: 51

#### 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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### inferred

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:bf235a1932dcd1a9966c
- Deposit or zone: Underground

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 51000000
- Grade: 0.46
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 0.7
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The maiden inferred underground resource includes 0.46% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Category Upgrade

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

> 0.46

Context: 51

#### 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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### measured

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:3993462fdd8d02087f6b
- Deposit or zone: Stockpiles
- Material type: stockpile

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 2000000
- Grade: 1.16
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 0
- Contained Unit: mt

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The measured stockpile resource of 2 Mt at 1.16% Li2O provides a readily available source of material.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.16

Context: 2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### measured

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:3993462fdd8d02087f6b
- Deposit or zone: Stockpiles
- Material type: stockpile

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 2000000
- Grade: 108
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 0
- Contained Unit: mlb

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The measured stockpile resource includes 108 ppm Ta2O5, providing a minor byproduct credit.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 108

Context: 2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### measured

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:3993462fdd8d02087f6b
- Deposit or zone: Stockpiles
- Material type: stockpile

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 2000000
- Grade: 1.14
- Grade Unit: %

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The measured stockpile resource includes 1.14% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.14

Context: 2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### indicated

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:91f442b731cf18c3af92
- Deposit or zone: Stockpiles
- Material type: stockpile

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 9000000
- Grade: 0.95
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 0.1
- Contained Unit: mt

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The indicated stockpile resource of 9 Mt at 0.95% Li2O provides additional material with reasonable confidence.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 0.95

Context: 9

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### indicated

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:91f442b731cf18c3af92
- Deposit or zone: Stockpiles
- Material type: stockpile

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 9000000
- Grade: 100
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 2
- Contained Unit: mlb

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The indicated stockpile resource includes 100 ppm Ta2O5, providing a minor byproduct credit.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 100

Context: 9

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### indicated

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:91f442b731cf18c3af92
- Deposit or zone: Stockpiles
- Material type: stockpile

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 9000000
- Grade: 3.6
- Grade Unit: %

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The indicated stockpile resource includes 3.60% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 3.60

Context: 9

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### measured

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:4bafa0b7bc4a1f882ebc
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 15000000
- Grade: 1.28
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 0.2
- Contained Unit: mt

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total measured resource for Pilgangoora is 15 Mt at 1.28% Li2O, indicating a high level of confidence for this portion of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.28

Context: 15

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### measured

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:4bafa0b7bc4a1f882ebc
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 15000000
- Grade: 104
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 4
- Contained Unit: mlb

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total measured resource for Pilgangoora includes 104 ppm Ta2O5, providing a byproduct credit.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 104

Context: 15

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### measured

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:4bafa0b7bc4a1f882ebc
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 15000000
- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: %

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total measured resource for Pilgangoora includes 0.50% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Measured Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 0.50

Context: 15

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### indicated

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:739cc758e58e2e1d5880
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 326000000
- Grade: 1.32
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 4.3
- Contained Unit: mt

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total indicated resource for Pilgangoora is 326 Mt at 1.32% Li2O, representing a substantial and high-confidence portion of the overall resource.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: Tonnage Growth

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.32

Context: 326

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### indicated

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:739cc758e58e2e1d5880
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 326000000
- Grade: 119
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 86
- Contained Unit: mlb

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total indicated resource for Pilgangoora includes 119 ppm Ta2O5, contributing to byproduct potential.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 119

Context: 326

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### indicated

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:739cc758e58e2e1d5880
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 326000000
- Grade: 0.6
- Grade Unit: %

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total indicated resource for Pilgangoora includes 0.60% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Indicated Resource

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 0.60

Context: 326

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:db071fb5258db3d77f62
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 62000000
- Grade: 1.37
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 0.8
- Contained Unit: mt

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total inferred resource for Pilgangoora is 62 Mt at 1.37% Li2O, representing a speculative but significant portion of the overall resource.

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

> 1.37

Context: 62

#### 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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### inferred

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:db071fb5258db3d77f62
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 62000000
- Grade: 132
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 18
- Contained Unit: mlb

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total inferred resource for Pilgangoora includes 132 ppm Ta2O5, contributing to byproduct potential in a speculative category.

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

> 132

Context: 62

#### 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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### inferred

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:db071fb5258db3d77f62
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 62000000
- Grade: 0.5
- Grade Unit: %

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total inferred resource for Pilgangoora includes 0.50% Fe2O3, which is a minor component in a speculative category.

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

- Negative factor: Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

> 0.50

Context: 62

#### 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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### Pilgangoora

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:1aec8e7e32f83d93a6a2
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Tonnes: 403000000
- Grade: 1.33
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 5.3
- Contained Unit: mt

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Pilgangoora Mineral Resource of 403 Mt at 1.33% Li2O represents a significant and updated estimate for the project.

- Positive factor: Tonnage Growth

- Positive factor: Contained Metal Growth

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.33

Context: 403

#### Tags used in scoring

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### Pilgangoora

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:1aec8e7e32f83d93a6a2
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Tonnes: 403000000
- Grade: 121
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 107
- Contained Unit: mlb

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Pilgangoora Mineral Resource includes 121 ppm Ta2O5, adding to the overall byproduct potential.

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 121

Context: 403

#### Tags used in scoring

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### Pilgangoora

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:1aec8e7e32f83d93a6a2
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Tonnes: 403000000
- Grade: 0.58
- Grade Unit: %

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Pilgangoora Mineral Resource includes 0.58% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 0.58

Context: 403

#### Tags used in scoring

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### proven

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:a4ff07d8b54fc9227946
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit In-situ

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 13200000
- Grade: 1.24
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 0.2
- Contained Unit: mt
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The proved open pit reserve of 13.2 Mt at 1.24% Li2O represents a high-confidence, economically viable portion of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Proven Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.24

Context: 13.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Proven Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### proven

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:a4ff07d8b54fc9227946
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit In-situ

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 13200000
- Grade: 98
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 3
- Contained Unit: mlb
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The proved open pit reserve includes 98 ppm Ta2O5, providing a byproduct credit.

- Positive factor: Proven Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 98

Context: 13.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Proven Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### proven

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:a4ff07d8b54fc9227946
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit In-situ

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 13200000
- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The proved open pit reserve includes 1.00% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Proven Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.00

Context: 13.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Proven Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### probable

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:40c6a96f8c89f17f6a83
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit In-situ

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 181000000
- Grade: 1.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 2.1
- Contained Unit: mt
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The probable open pit reserve of 181.0 Mt at 1.18% Li2O forms a significant portion of the overall reserve, indicating reasonable economic viability.

- Positive factor: Probable Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.18

Context: 181.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### probable

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:40c6a96f8c89f17f6a83
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit In-situ

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 181000000
- Grade: 103
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 41
- Contained Unit: mlb
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The probable open pit reserve includes 103 ppm Ta2O5, contributing to byproduct potential.

- Positive factor: Probable Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 103

Context: 181.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### probable

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:40c6a96f8c89f17f6a83
- Deposit or zone: Open Pit In-situ

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 181000000
- Grade: 1.23
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 0.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The probable open pit reserve includes 1.23% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Probable Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.23

Context: 181.0

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### probable

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:a13be290a15739efcefe
- Deposit or zone: Underground In-situ

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 46500000
- Grade: 1.5
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 0.7
- Contained Unit: mt
- Cutoff Grade: 1.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The maiden probable underground reserve of 46.5 Mt at 1.50% Li2O represents a significant new, economically viable component of the overall reserve.

- Positive factor: Probable Reserve

- Positive factor: Category Upgrade

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.50

Context: 46.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### probable

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:a13be290a15739efcefe
- Deposit or zone: Underground In-situ

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 46500000
- Grade: 135
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 14
- Contained Unit: mlb
- Cutoff Grade: 1.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The maiden probable underground reserve includes 135 ppm Ta2O5, adding byproduct potential to this new reserve component.

- Positive factor: Probable Reserve

- Positive factor: Category Upgrade

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 135

Context: 46.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### probable

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:a13be290a15739efcefe
- Deposit or zone: Underground In-situ

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 46500000
- Grade: 0.72
- Grade Unit: %
- Cutoff Grade: 1.2
- Cutoff Unit: % Li2O

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The maiden probable underground reserve includes 0.72% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Probable Reserve

- Positive factor: Category Upgrade

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 0.72

Context: 46.5

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### proven

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:65c302e9fbfda965bdb2
- Deposit or zone: Stockpiles
- Material type: stockpile

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 1600000
- Grade: 1.17
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 0
- Contained Unit: mt

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The proved stockpile reserve of 1.6 Mt at 1.17% Li2O provides a high-confidence, readily available source of material.

- Positive factor: Proven Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.17

Context: 1.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Proven Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### proven

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:65c302e9fbfda965bdb2
- Deposit or zone: Stockpiles
- Material type: stockpile

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 1600000
- Grade: 109
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 0
- Contained Unit: mlb

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The proved stockpile reserve includes 109 ppm Ta2O5, providing a minor byproduct credit.

- Positive factor: Proven Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 109

Context: 1.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Proven Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### proven

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:65c302e9fbfda965bdb2
- Deposit or zone: Stockpiles
- Material type: stockpile

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 1600000
- Grade: 0.87
- Grade Unit: %

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The proved stockpile reserve includes 0.87% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Proven Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 0.87

Context: 1.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Proven Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### probable

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:f84399fb7672fa9f71e4
- Deposit or zone: Stockpiles
- Material type: stockpile

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 6900000
- Grade: 1.18
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 0.1
- Contained Unit: mt

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The probable stockpile reserve of 6.9 Mt at 1.18% Li2O provides additional economically viable material.

- Positive factor: Probable Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.18

Context: 6.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### probable

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:f84399fb7672fa9f71e4
- Deposit or zone: Stockpiles
- Material type: stockpile

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 6900000
- Grade: 112
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 2
- Contained Unit: mlb

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The probable stockpile reserve includes 112 ppm Ta2O5, providing a minor byproduct credit.

- Positive factor: Probable Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 112

Context: 6.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### probable

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:f84399fb7672fa9f71e4
- Deposit or zone: Stockpiles
- Material type: stockpile

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 6900000
- Grade: 2.06
- Grade Unit: %

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The probable stockpile reserve includes 2.06% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Probable Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 2.06

Context: 6.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### proven

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:62005c7b61e4710a19a7
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 14800000
- Grade: 1.23
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 0.2
- Contained Unit: mt

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total proved reserve for Pilgangoora is 14.8 Mt at 1.23% Li2O, representing a high-confidence, economically viable portion of the deposit.

- Positive factor: Proven Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.23

Context: 14.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Proven Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### proven

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:62005c7b61e4710a19a7
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 14800000
- Grade: 99
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 3
- Contained Unit: mlb

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total proved reserve for Pilgangoora includes 99 ppm Ta2O5, providing a byproduct credit.

- Positive factor: Proven Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 99

Context: 14.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Proven Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### proven

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:62005c7b61e4710a19a7
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 14800000
- Grade: 0.99
- Grade Unit: %

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total proved reserve for Pilgangoora includes 0.99% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Proven Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 0.99

Context: 14.8

#### Tags used in scoring

**Proven Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### probable

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:e07717ff978306da1d15
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 234400000
- Grade: 1.24
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 2.9
- Contained Unit: mt

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total probable reserve for Pilgangoora is 234.4 Mt at 1.24% Li2O, representing a substantial and economically viable portion of the overall reserve.

- Positive factor: Probable Reserve

- Positive factor: Tonnage Growth

- Positive factor: Contained Metal Growth

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.24

Context: 234.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### probable

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:e07717ff978306da1d15
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 234400000
- Grade: 109
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 56
- Contained Unit: mlb

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total probable reserve for Pilgangoora includes 109 ppm Ta2O5, contributing to byproduct potential.

- Positive factor: Probable Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 109

Context: 234.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### probable

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:e07717ff978306da1d15
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 234400000
- Grade: 1.16
- Grade Unit: %

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total probable reserve for Pilgangoora includes 1.16% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: Probable Reserve

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.16

Context: 234.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### Pilgangoora

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:2af9a2bb999c408a16ff
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Tonnes: 249200000
- Grade: 1.24
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 3.1
- Contained Unit: mt

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30
- Prior Tonnes: 202700000
- Prior Grade: 1.16
- Prior Contained Metal: 2.351

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The updated total Pilgangoora Ore Reserve of 249.2 Mt at 1.24% Li2O represents a significant 23% increase in tonnes and 31% increase in contained lithium compared to the prior estimate, underpinning the P2000 expansion.

- Positive factor: Tonnage Growth

- Positive factor: Contained Metal Growth

- Positive factor: Category Upgrade

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.24

Context: 249.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**Tonnage Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Significant tonnage increase \(≥15%\) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: 249200000 against 202700000 previously

**Grade Improvement**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.

Why it applies: 1.24 against 1.16 previously

**Contained Metal Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.

Why it applies: 3.1 against 2.351 previously

### Pilgangoora

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Pilgangoora · tantalum

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: tantalum
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:2af9a2bb999c408a16ff
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Tonnes: 249200000
- Grade: 109
- Grade Unit: ppm
- Contained Metal: 60
- Contained Unit: mlb

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The updated total Pilgangoora Ore Reserve includes 109 ppm Ta2O5, contributing to byproduct potential for the expanded operation.

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 109

Context: 249.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

### Pilgangoora

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Pilgangoora · iron\_ore

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: iron\_ore
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Reporting standards: jorc
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Ross Jaine, Simon Kusabs
- Resource group id: resource:2af9a2bb999c408a16ff
- Deposit or zone: Pilgangoora

#### Resource Data

- Tonnes: 249200000
- Grade: 1.15
- Grade Unit: %

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2026-06-30

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The updated total Pilgangoora Ore Reserve includes 1.15% Fe2O3, which is a minor component.

- Positive factor: QP/CP Signed

- Positive factor: JORC Compliant

Evidence · table

> 1.15

Context: 249.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**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

**JORC Compliant**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code \(Australia\) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes jorc

**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

### Fact 58

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P2000 Project

#### Identity

- Project: P2000 Project
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Resource group id: resource:bc76bcd75c469153e374

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The P2000 Project has an incremental post-tax NPV of A$2.7 billion at an 8% real discount rate, indicating strong economic viability for the expansion.

- Positive factor: Strong Project Economics

Evidence · text

> Incremental net present value3 A$2.7B 8% real, post-tax discount rate

#### Tags used in scoring

**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

**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

### Fact 59

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P2000 Project

#### Identity

- Project: P2000 Project
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Resource group id: resource:bc76bcd75c469153e374

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The P2000 Project boasts an incremental post-tax IRR of 29.5%, indicating a highly attractive return on investment.

- Positive factor: Strong Project Economics

Evidence · text

> Incremental internal rate of return3 29.5% On cash flows post-tax

#### Tags used in scoring

**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

**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

### Fact 60

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P2000 Project

#### Identity

- Project: P2000 Project
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Resource group id: resource:bc76bcd75c469153e374

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The P2000 Project has an estimated capital expenditure of A$1.9 billion, representing a significant investment for the expansion.

Evidence · text

> P2000 Project capex ~A$1.9B

#### Tags used in scoring

**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

**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

### Fact 61

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Pilgangoora

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Ticker: PLS

#### Resource scope

- Resource group id: resource:b41bf4df2fe3a4006b73

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The projected 10-year average unit operating cost of ~A$620/t FOB positions Pilgangoora as a cost-competitive producer.

- Positive factor: Low Operating Costs

Evidence · text

> Unit operating costs \(FOB\)2 ~A$620/t 10-year average unit operating costs \(FOB, real\)

#### Tags used in scoring

**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

**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

## Metallurgical Results (1)

### flotation

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Pilgangoora · lithium

#### Identity

- Project: Pilgangoora
- Commodity: lithium
- Ticker: PLS

#### Test Work

- Test Type: flotation
- Processing Route: whole-of-ore flotation

#### Recovery

- Recovery: 70 %
- Recovery Basis: unspecified

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The document states a target lithium recovery of 70% through the wet plant using whole-of-ore flotation, which is a moderate recovery for lithium but is presented as a target rather than an achieved test result.

- Negative factor: Theoretical Recovery Only

Evidence · text

> ~70% lithium recovery Target lithia recovery through the wet plant.

#### Tags used in scoring

**Mill Route**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: Processing via mill or concentrator \(CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation\).

Why it applies: processing\_route matches the flotation signal

## 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.
