Testing shows Nikolai metal recoverability
Original announcement by miningnewsnorth on
- Company
- Alaska Energy Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- Unavailable
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- Alaska
- Primary commodity
- Nickel
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Cobalt, Platinum, Palladium, Gold, Chromium, Iron ore
- Document categories
- Resource update, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 21:22:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Alaska Energy Metals Corp. reported results from locked-cycle flotation metallurgical testing at its Nikolai project in Alaska. The tests demonstrated recoveries for nickel, copper, platinum, palladium, gold, and cobalt, with concentrate grades reported for each.
Reasoning: Metallurgical testing provides foundational data for economic evaluation, though recoveries for some metals like cobalt are low.
Positive factors
- Locked-cycle flotation tests completed
- Multiple critical metals recovered
- SGS Laboratories used for testing
Negative factors
- Recoveries are relatively low (e.g., 21% cobalt)
- Testing is currently at bench scale
Facts used in scoring: 22
Classification and evidence
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: Testing used locked-cycle flotation, which is a mill-based process.
Evidence · text
“Locked-cycle floatation tests”
Bench Scale Onlynegative
Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
Why it applies: The report describes the flotation tests as bench tests.
Evidence · text
“Locked-cycle flotation is a bench test”
Single Domain Onlynegative
Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
Why it applies: only one composite was tested
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 22. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (16)
indicatedNikolai · nickelTonnes: 1190000000Grade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 5610000000Contained Unit: lbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:1ce55bb6c4ddee4d5eec
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1190000000
- Grade
- 0.21
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 5610000000
- Contained Unit
- lb
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant indicated nickel resource.
Positive factors
- Large tonnage indicated resource
Evidence · text
“1.19 billion metric tons of indicated resource averaging 0.21% (5.61 billion lb) nickel”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedNikolai · copperTonnes: 1190000000Grade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1770000000Contained Unit: lbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:1ce55bb6c4ddee4d5eec
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1190000000
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1770000000
- Contained Unit
- lb
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Copper component of the indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“0.07% (1.77 billion lb) copper”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedNikolai · cobaltTonnes: 1190000000Grade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 442000000Contained Unit: lbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:1ce55bb6c4ddee4d5eec
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1190000000
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 442000000
- Contained Unit
- lb
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Cobalt component of the indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“0.02% (442 million lb) cobalt”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedNikolai · goldTonnes: 1190000000Grade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 469000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:1ce55bb6c4ddee4d5eec
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1190000000
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 469000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold component of the indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“0.01 grams per metric ton (469,000 oz) gold”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedNikolai · palladiumTonnes: 1190000000Grade: 0.09Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3330000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:1ce55bb6c4ddee4d5eec
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1190000000
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 3330000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Palladium component of the indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“0.09 g/t (3.33 million oz) palladium”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedNikolai · platinumTonnes: 1190000000Grade: 0.05Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1720000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:1ce55bb6c4ddee4d5eec
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1190000000
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1720000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Platinum component of the indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“0.05 g/t (1.72 million oz) platinum”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedNikolai · chromiumTonnes: 1190000000Grade: 0.3Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 7860000000Contained Unit: lbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- chromium
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:1ce55bb6c4ddee4d5eec
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1190000000
- Grade
- 0.3
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 7860000000
- Contained Unit
- lb
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Chromium component of the indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“0.3% (7.86 billion lb) chromium”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedNikolai · iron_oreTonnes: 1190000000Grade: 9.87Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 117000000Contained Unit: metric tonsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:1ce55bb6c4ddee4d5eec
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1190000000
- Grade
- 9.87
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 117000000
- Contained Unit
- metric tons
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Iron component of the indicated resource.
Evidence · text
“9.87% (117 million metric tons) iron”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredNikolai · nickelTonnes: 2090000Grade: 0.2Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 9380000000Contained Unit: lbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:9b5cc6649815c56a4972
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2090000
- Grade
- 0.2
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 9380000000
- Contained Unit
- lb
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred nickel resource.
Evidence · text
“2.09 million metric tons of inferred resource averaging 0.2% (9.38 billion lb) nickel”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredNikolai · copperTonnes: 2090000Grade: 0.05Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 2430000000Contained Unit: lbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:9b5cc6649815c56a4972
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2090000
- Grade
- 0.05
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 2430000000
- Contained Unit
- lb
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Copper component of the inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“0.05% (2.43 billion lb) copper”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredNikolai · cobaltTonnes: 2090000Grade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 758000000Contained Unit: lbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:9b5cc6649815c56a4972
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2090000
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 758000000
- Contained Unit
- lb
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Cobalt component of the inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“0.02% (758 million lb) cobalt”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredNikolai · goldTonnes: 2090000Grade: 0.01Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 661000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:9b5cc6649815c56a4972
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2090000
- Grade
- 0.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 661000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold component of the inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“0.01 g/t (661,000 oz) gold”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredNikolai · palladiumTonnes: 2090000Grade: 0.07Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4570000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:9b5cc6649815c56a4972
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2090000
- Grade
- 0.07
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 4570000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Palladium component of the inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“0.07 g/t (4.57 million oz) palladium”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredNikolai · platinumTonnes: 2090000Grade: 0.04Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1580000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:9b5cc6649815c56a4972
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2090000
- Grade
- 0.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1580000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Platinum component of the inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“0.04 g/t (1.58 million oz) platinum”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredNikolai · chromiumTonnes: 2090000Grade: 0.27Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 12290000000Contained Unit: lbView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- chromium
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:9b5cc6649815c56a4972
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2090000
- Grade
- 0.27
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 12290000000
- Contained Unit
- lb
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Chromium component of the inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“0.27% (12.29 billion lb) chromium”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredNikolai · iron_oreTonnes: 2090000Grade: 9.8Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 205000000Contained Unit: metric tonsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- iron_ore
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Resource group id
- resource:9b5cc6649815c56a4972
- Deposit or zone
- Eureka Zone
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2090000
- Grade
- 9.8
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 205000000
- Contained Unit
- metric tons
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Iron component of the inferred resource.
Evidence · text
“9.8% (205 million metric tons) iron”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Metallurgical Results (6)
locked-cycle flotationNikolai · nickelRecovery: 49.4 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Test Type
- locked-cycle flotation
- Processing Route
- locked-cycle flotation
- Sample
- Nikolai drill core, locked-cycle flotation test
Recovery
- Recovery
- 49.4 %
- Conc. Grade
- 7.22
- Conc. Grade Unit
- %
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 49.4% recovery is moderate for a bench-scale flotation test.
Positive factors
- Successful recovery of nearly half the nickel
Negative factors
- Recovery below 50%
Evidence · text
“The testing recovered 49.4% of the nickel”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
Low Recoverynegative
Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: 49.4% is below the weak band (75%)
locked-cycle flotationNikolai · copperRecovery: 50.5 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Test Type
- locked-cycle flotation
- Processing Route
- locked-cycle flotation
- Sample
- Nikolai drill core, locked-cycle flotation test
Recovery
- Recovery
- 50.5 %
- Conc. Grade
- 4.01
- Conc. Grade Unit
- %
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 50.5% copper recovery is a baseline result for early testing.
Positive factors
- Recovery slightly above 50%
Evidence · text
“50.5% of the copper”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
Low Recoverynegative
Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: 50.5% is below the weak band (80%)
locked-cycle flotationNikolai · cobaltRecovery: 21 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- cobalt
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Test Type
- locked-cycle flotation
- Processing Route
- locked-cycle flotation
- Sample
- Nikolai drill core, locked-cycle flotation test
Recovery
- Recovery
- 21 %
- Conc. Grade
- 0.3
- Conc. Grade Unit
- %
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 21% cobalt recovery is quite low.
Negative factors
- Low recovery rate
Evidence · text
“21% of the cobalt”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
locked-cycle flotationNikolai · platinumRecovery: 49.1 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Test Type
- locked-cycle flotation
- Processing Route
- locked-cycle flotation
- Sample
- Nikolai drill core, locked-cycle flotation test
Recovery
- Recovery
- 49.1 %
- Conc. Grade
- 2.33
- Conc. Grade Unit
- g/t
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 49.1% platinum recovery is moderate.
Evidence · text
“49.1% of the platinum”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
locked-cycle flotationNikolai · palladiumRecovery: 43.1 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Test Type
- locked-cycle flotation
- Processing Route
- locked-cycle flotation
- Sample
- Nikolai drill core, locked-cycle flotation test
Recovery
- Recovery
- 43.1 %
- Conc. Grade
- 4.1
- Conc. Grade Unit
- g/t
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 43.1% palladium recovery is moderate.
Evidence · text
“43.1% of the palladium”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
locked-cycle flotationNikolai · goldRecovery: 43.9 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Nikolai
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_ak
- Reported Region
- Alaska
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Test Type
- locked-cycle flotation
- Processing Route
- locked-cycle flotation
- Sample
- Nikolai drill core, locked-cycle flotation test
Recovery
- Recovery
- 43.9 %
- Conc. Grade
- 0.78
- Conc. Grade Unit
- g/t
Lab
- Laboratory
- SGS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: 43.9% gold recovery is moderate.
Evidence · text
“43.9% of the gold”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
Low Recoverynegative
Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: 43.9% is below the weak band (80%)
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