Amex Delivers a Positive Feasibility Study for Development of the Perron Gold Mine

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Amex Exploration Inc.
Ticker
AMX
Exchange
TSX
Region
Québec
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Resource update, Metallurgy
Extracted
2026-09-15 10:50:59 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Amex Exploration announced a positive Feasibility Study for its Perron Gold Mine, projecting robust economics for Phase 1 development. The study outlines an underground mining operation with toll milling, targeting average annual gold production of 147,000 ounces at an industry-leading AISC of USD$910/oz. Key financial highlights include a post-tax NPV5% of CAD$1.13 billion and an IRR of 114.6%, with a rapid payback period of 0.5 years. The project boasts high-grade Proven and Probable reserves of 1.99 million tonnes at 12.1 g/t gold, totaling 774,000 ounces, and metallurgical testwork indicates a high gold recovery rate of 97.5%.

Reasoning: The Feasibility Study for the Perron Gold Mine presents exceptionally strong economic metrics, including high IRR and NPV, low operating costs, and rapid payback, underpinned by high-grade reserves and excellent metallurgical recoveries, indicating a highly profitable and de-risked development pathway.

Positive factors

  • High post-tax IRR of 114.6% and NPV5% of CAD$1.13 billion demonstrate robust project economics.
  • Low initial capital expenditure of CAD$193.9 million with a rapid post-tax payback period of 0.5 years.
  • High-grade Proven and Probable reserves of 1.99 million tonnes at 12.1 g/t gold, totaling 774,000 ounces.
  • Industry-leading All-in Sustaining Costs (AISC) of USD$910/oz Au positions the project in the bottom quartile of the global cost curve.
  • High processing recovery rate of 97.5% indicates excellent metallurgical performance with no significant issues identified.
  • The Feasibility Study is NI 43-101 compliant and signed off by multiple Qualified Persons, ensuring high reporting standards and credibility.
  • Staged development approach with initial toll milling reduces risk and accelerates time to revenue.

Negative factors

  • A significant portion of the total mineral resource remains in the Inferred category, which is less confident and cannot be used for economic studies.

Facts used in scoring: 17

Classification and evidence

Proven Reservepositive

Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: The document explicitly reports 'Proven Mineral Reserves of 346 kt with a gold grade of 12.12 g/t for 135 koz of contained gold'.

Evidence · text

“Proven Mineral Reserves of 346 kt with a gold grade of 12.12 g/t for 135 koz of contained gold”

Probable Reservepositive

Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: The document explicitly reports 'Probable Mineral Reserves of 1,643 kt with a gold grade of 12.10 g/t for 639 koz of contained gold'.

Evidence · text

“Probable Mineral Reserves of 1,643 kt with a gold grade of 12.10 g/t for 639 koz of contained gold”

Measured Resourcepositive

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

Why it applies: Table 11 reports 'Meas' resources for both open pit and underground, with a total of 382 kt at 12.54 g/t Au.

Evidence · table

“Meas”

Context: Total

Indicated Resourcepositive

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

Why it applies: Table 11 reports 'Ind' resources for both open pit and underground, with a total of 7,801 kt at 5.83 g/t Au.

Evidence · table

“Ind”

Context: Total

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: The document states 'The Qualified Persons (within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101) responsible for the technical information in this Press Release are Stephen Coates, P.Eng. of Evomine, Alexandre Burelle, P.Eng. of Evomine, Pierre Roy, P.Eng. of Soutex, Antoine Yassa P.Geo. of P&E, Denys Vermette, P.Geo. of Norda Stelo, Jérôme Augustin, Ph.D., P.Geo. of Laurentia Exploration, and Michael Verreault, P.Eng., of Hydro Ressources'.

Evidence · text

“The Qualified Persons (within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101) responsible for the technical information in this Press Release are Stephen Coates, P.Eng. of Evomine, Alexandre Burelle, P.Eng. of Evomine, Pierre Roy, P.Eng. of Soutex, Antoine Yassa P.Geo. of P&E, Denys Vermette, P.Geo. of Norda Stelo, Jérôme Augustin, Ph.D., P.Geo. of Laurentia Exploration, and Michael Verreault, P.Eng., of Hydro Ressources”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The document states 'Mineral Reserves have been estimated in accordance with CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (2014), which are incorporated by reference in NI 43-101' and 'The Phase 1 FS was based on the NI 43-101 compliant Perron Project MRE'.

Evidence · text

“Mineral Reserves have been estimated in accordance with CIM Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (2014), which are incorporated by reference in NI 43-101”

High Recoverypositive

Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: The document reports a 'Processing Recovery Rate' of '97.50 %' for gold, which is exceptional for mill processing.

Evidence · table

“97.50”

Context: Processing Recovery Rate

Free Millingpositive

Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.

Why it applies: The document states 'Soutex considers the Perron mineralized material to be well suited for processing in standard Abitibi gold plants, with no significant metallurgical issues identified'.

Evidence · text

“Soutex considers the Perron mineralized material to be well suited for processing in standard Abitibi gold plants, with no significant metallurgical issues identified”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: The document specifies 'a marginal cut-off grade of 2.7 grams per tonne was considered for production and a cut-off grade of 1.2 grams per tonne was considered for development' for reserves, and 'OPEN PIT (CoG 0.40 g/t Au)' and 'UNDERGROUND (CoG 1.40 g/t Au)' for resources.

Evidence · text

“a marginal cut-off grade of 2.7 grams per tonne was considered for production and a cut-off grade of 1.2 grams per tonne was considered for development”

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: The document is a 'Feasibility Study', which is a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) level of detail.

Evidence · text

“Feasibility Study”

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: Table 11 reports 'Inf' resources for both open pit and underground, with a total of 5,044 kt at 4.31 g/t Au.

Evidence · table

“Inf”

Context: Total

QA/QC Disclosedpositive · Story-specific tag

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The document states 'Standard industry practices will be implemented, including controlled delivery, representative sampling at the plant, and assaying through certified laboratories, all under mutually agreed protocols between the parties. Primary assays for payable calculations will be based on the agreed sampling point at the processing facility. To ensure transparency, provisions for check assays and an independent umpire laboratory will be included'.

Evidence · text

“Standard industry practices will be implemented, including controlled delivery, representative sampling at the plant, and assaying through certified laboratories, all under mutually agreed protocols between the parties. Primary assays for payable calculations will be based on the agreed sampling point at the processing facility. To ensure transparency, provisions for check assays and an independent umpire laboratory will be included”

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: 17. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (16)

provenPerron Gold Mine · goldTonnes: 346000Grade: 12.12Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 135Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Stephen Coates, Alexandre Burelle, Pierre Roy, Antoine Yassa, Denys Vermette, Jérôme Augustin, Michael Verreault
Resource group id
resource:0aa15e363e44a492ba0a
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
proven
Tonnes
346000
Grade
12.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
135
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
2.7
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-04-01

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Proven Mineral Reserve demonstrates high confidence in a substantial quantity of high-grade gold, forming a robust foundation for the project's economic viability.

Positive factors

  • High-grade Proven Reserve of 12.12 g/t Au, significantly above the strong threshold for underground gold deposits.
  • Proven category indicates highest level of geological confidence, suitable for mine planning and economic studies.
  • Contained metal of 135 koz Au contributes significantly to the project's overall value.

Evidence · table

“12.12”

Context: 346

Tags used in scoring

Proven Reservepositive

Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

probablePerron Gold Mine · goldTonnes: 1643000Grade: 12.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 639Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Stephen Coates, Alexandre Burelle, Pierre Roy, Antoine Yassa, Denys Vermette, Jérôme Augustin, Michael Verreault
Resource group id
resource:0fdd2595513df38bdbdb
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
probable
Tonnes
1643000
Grade
12.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
639
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
2.7
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-04-01

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The Probable Mineral Reserve adds significant high-grade gold ounces to the project, further enhancing its economic potential and confidence.

Positive factors

  • High-grade Probable Reserve of 12.10 g/t Au, significantly above the strong threshold for underground gold deposits.
  • Probable category indicates a good level of geological confidence, supporting economic viability.
  • Contained metal of 639 koz Au represents a substantial portion of the project's total reserves.

Evidence · table

“12.10”

Context: 1,643

Tags used in scoring

Probable Reservepositive

Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

probablePerron Gold Mine · goldTonnes: 1989000Grade: 12.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 774000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Stephen Coates, Alexandre Burelle, Pierre Roy, Antoine Yassa, Denys Vermette, Jérôme Augustin, Michael Verreault
Resource group id
resource:d1e539b5039825bec576
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
probable
Tonnes
1989000
Grade
12.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
774000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
2.7
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-04-01

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Mineral Reserve demonstrates a substantial, high-grade gold inventory with a high level of confidence, underpinning the project's strong economic projections.

Positive factors

  • Total high-grade reserve of 12.10 g/t Au, well above the strong threshold for underground gold deposits.
  • Total contained metal of 774 koz Au represents a significant and valuable gold inventory.
  • The combined Proven and Probable categories provide a strong basis for the Feasibility Study.

Evidence · table

“12.10”

Context: 1,989

Tags used in scoring

Probable Reservepositive

Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

measuredPerron Gold Mine · goldTonnes: 48000Grade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Stephen Coates, Alexandre Burelle, Pierre Roy, Antoine Yassa, Denys Vermette, Jérôme Augustin, Michael Verreault
Resource group id
resource:29dfb906b6a03e96a0c0
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
48000
Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-05-21

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Measured Open Pit resource provides high confidence but is relatively small and low-grade, contributing marginally to the overall project.

Positive factors

  • Measured category indicates high confidence in the resource.

Negative factors

  • Low grade of 1.1 g/t Au for an open pit gold resource, below the moderate threshold.
  • Small tonnage and contained metal for this category.

Evidence · table

“1.1”

Context: 48

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

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

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

measuredPerron Gold Mine · goldTonnes: 333000Grade: 14.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 152Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Stephen Coates, Alexandre Burelle, Pierre Roy, Antoine Yassa, Denys Vermette, Jérôme Augustin, Michael Verreault
Resource group id
resource:18c71679805fd242f2d1
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
333000
Grade
14.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
152
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
1.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-05-21

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Measured Underground resource provides a high-confidence, high-grade component crucial for the project's initial development and economic foundation.

Positive factors

  • High-grade Measured Underground resource of 14.2 g/t Au, approaching the exceptional threshold for underground gold deposits.
  • Measured category indicates high confidence, suitable for detailed mine planning.
  • Significant contained metal of 152 koz Au.

Evidence · table

“14.2”

Context: 333

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

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

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

measuredPerron Gold Mine · goldTonnes: 382000Grade: 12.54Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 154Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Stephen Coates, Alexandre Burelle, Pierre Roy, Antoine Yassa, Denys Vermette, Jérôme Augustin, Michael Verreault
Resource group id
resource:d21434cad0800904861e
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
382000
Grade
12.54
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
154
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
2.7
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-05-21

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The combined Measured resource demonstrates a significant, high-grade gold inventory with the highest level of confidence, underpinning the project's viability.

Positive factors

  • High-grade total Measured resource of 12.54 g/t Au, well above the strong threshold for underground gold deposits.
  • Total contained metal of 154 koz Au provides a solid, high-confidence base.

Evidence · table

“12.54”

Context: 382

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

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

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedPerron Gold Mine · goldTonnes: 2520000Grade: 3.16Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 256Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Stephen Coates, Alexandre Burelle, Pierre Roy, Antoine Yassa, Denys Vermette, Jérôme Augustin, Michael Verreault
Resource group id
resource:1c5fcc5d98db6137d041
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2520000
Grade
3.16
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
256
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-05-21

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated Open Pit resource adds substantial tonnage and contained gold at a good grade, contributing significantly to the project's overall resource base.

Positive factors

  • Significant tonnage of 2.52 Mt in the Indicated category, providing good geological confidence.
  • Grade of 3.16 g/t Au for an open pit resource is strong, above the moderate threshold.

Evidence · table

“3.16”

Context: 2,520

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 Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedPerron Gold Mine · goldTonnes: 5281000Grade: 7.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1205Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Stephen Coates, Alexandre Burelle, Pierre Roy, Antoine Yassa, Denys Vermette, Jérôme Augustin, Michael Verreault
Resource group id
resource:723a60077e9a333c8d75
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
5281000
Grade
7.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1205
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
1.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-05-21

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated Underground resource represents a very large, high-grade component, significantly boosting the project's overall gold inventory and confidence.

Positive factors

  • Very large tonnage of 5.28 Mt in the Indicated category, providing strong geological confidence.
  • High grade of 7.1 g/t Au for an underground resource, meeting the strong threshold.
  • Substantial contained metal of 1,205 koz Au, contributing significantly to the project's value.

Evidence · table

“7.1”

Context: 5,281

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 Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedPerron Gold Mine · goldTonnes: 7801000Grade: 5.83Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1461Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Stephen Coates, Alexandre Burelle, Pierre Roy, Antoine Yassa, Denys Vermette, Jérôme Augustin, Michael Verreault
Resource group id
resource:5539b4c58c2d3102bab5
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
7801000
Grade
5.83
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1461
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
2.7
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-05-21

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Indicated resource significantly enhances the project's gold inventory with a high level of confidence, supporting future development.

Positive factors

  • Very large total Indicated resource of 7.80 Mt, providing strong geological confidence.
  • High contained metal of 1,461 koz Au, representing a significant gold inventory.
  • Grade of 5.83 g/t Au is strong for a combined resource.

Evidence · table

“5.83”

Context: 7,801

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 Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

indicatedPerron Gold Mine · goldTonnes: 8183000Grade: 6.14Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1615Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Stephen Coates, Alexandre Burelle, Pierre Roy, Antoine Yassa, Denys Vermette, Jérôme Augustin, Michael Verreault
Resource group id
resource:e7d8d6ddb68d4054df9d
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
8183000
Grade
6.14
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1615
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
2.7
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-05-21

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The combined Measured and Indicated resource represents a substantial, high-confidence gold inventory, significantly de-risking the project and supporting its economic potential.

Positive factors

  • Very large total M&I resource of 8.18 Mt, providing strong geological confidence (69.8% M&I).
  • Exceptional contained metal of 1,615 koz Au, representing a world-class gold inventory.
  • Grade of 6.14 g/t Au is strong for a combined resource.

Evidence · table

“6.14”

Context: 8,183

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 Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredPerron Gold Mine · goldTonnes: 1044000Grade: 2.02Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 68Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Stephen Coates, Alexandre Burelle, Pierre Roy, Antoine Yassa, Denys Vermette, Jérôme Augustin, Michael Verreault
Resource group id
resource:f7f853a04b8cfb679fba
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1044000
Grade
2.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
68
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
0.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-05-21

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred Open Pit resource provides additional exploration upside but carries lower confidence and is not yet suitable for detailed economic evaluation.

Positive factors

  • Adds to the overall resource potential.

Negative factors

  • Inferred category has the lowest geological confidence and cannot be used for economic studies.
  • Grade of 2.02 g/t Au for an open pit resource is moderate, but still speculative.

Evidence · table

“2.02”

Context: 1,044

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredPerron Gold Mine · goldTonnes: 4000000Grade: 4.9Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 631Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Stephen Coates, Alexandre Burelle, Pierre Roy, Antoine Yassa, Denys Vermette, Jérôme Augustin, Michael Verreault
Resource group id
resource:2da5293c055f0270928a
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
4000000
Grade
4.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
631
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
1.4
Cutoff Unit
g/t Au

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-05-21

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This large Inferred Underground resource highlights significant future potential but requires further drilling to upgrade confidence for economic evaluation.

Positive factors

  • Significant tonnage of 4.0 Mt in the Inferred category, indicating substantial exploration potential.
  • Contained metal of 631 koz Au is substantial for an Inferred resource.

Negative factors

  • Inferred category has the lowest geological confidence and cannot be used for economic studies.
  • Grade of 4.9 g/t Au for an underground resource is moderate, but still speculative.

Evidence · table

“4.9”

Context: 4,000

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

inferredPerron Gold Mine · goldTonnes: 5044000Grade: 4.31Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 698Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Stephen Coates, Alexandre Burelle, Pierre Roy, Antoine Yassa, Denys Vermette, Jérôme Augustin, Michael Verreault
Resource group id
resource:97bfc26498aafd70d876
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5044000
Grade
4.31
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
698
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
2.7
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-05-21

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Inferred resource represents a large, speculative gold inventory that offers future growth potential but requires further de-risking.

Positive factors

  • Large total Inferred resource of 5.04 Mt, indicating significant exploration potential.
  • Contained metal of 698 koz Au is substantial for an Inferred resource.

Negative factors

  • Inferred category has the lowest geological confidence and cannot be used for economic studies.

Evidence · table

“4.31”

Context: 5,044

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

provenSummary of total Mineral Reserves at the Perron · goldTonnes: 346Grade: 12.12Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Project
Summary of total Mineral Reserves at the Perron
Commodity
gold
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:7627ed604a9387697af7
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
proven
Tonnes
346
Grade
12.12
Grade Unit
g/t
Cutoff Grade
2.7
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.

Negative factors

  • Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).

Evidence · table

“12.12”

Context: 346

Tags used in scoring

Proven Reservepositive

Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

probableSummary of total Mineral Reserves at the Perron · goldTonnes: 1643Grade: 12.1Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Summary of total Mineral Reserves at the Perron
Commodity
gold
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:00266f928da61c100de2
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
probable
Tonnes
1643
Grade
12.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Cutoff Grade
2.7
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.

Negative factors

  • Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).

Evidence · table

“12.10”

Context: 1,643

Tags used in scoring

Probable Reservepositive

Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

probableSummary of total Mineral Reserves at the Perron · goldTonnes: 1989Grade: 12.1Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Summary of total Mineral Reserves at the Perron
Commodity
gold
Ticker
AMX

Resource scope

Estimate type
reserve
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:f7952fd02cbf5de7bca7
Mining method
combined
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
probable
Tonnes
1989
Grade
12.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Cutoff Grade
2.7
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.

Negative factors

  • Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).

Evidence · table

“12.10”

Context: 1,989

Tags used in scoring

Probable Reservepositive

Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Metallurgical Results (1)

metallurgical test programPerron Gold Mine · goldRecovery: 97.5 %Head Grade: 12Head Grade Unit: gptView all details
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Identity

Project
Perron Gold Mine
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_qc
Reported Region
Abitibi region of Québec
Ticker
AMX

Test Work

Program Status
detailed
Test Type
metallurgical test program
Processing Route
toll milling in standard Abitibi gold plants
Sample
representative sample of mineralized material, including expected dilution

Recovery

Recovery
97.5 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Head Grade
12
Head Grade Unit
gpt

Lab

Laboratory
ALS Global
Consultant
Soutex

Location

Loc. Confidence
medium

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-04-13T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The metallurgical testwork demonstrates an exceptionally high gold recovery rate from free-milling ore, confirming the material's amenability to conventional processing and significantly de-risking the project's processing pathway.

Positive factors

  • Exceptional gold recovery rate of 97.5%, well above the exceptional threshold for mill/CIL processing.
  • Metallurgical test program confirmed suitability for standard Abitibi gold plants with no significant issues, indicating free-milling ore.
  • Testwork managed by a reputable consultant (Soutex) and samples submitted to a global laboratory (ALS Global).
  • QA/QC procedures including check assays and umpire laboratory are planned, enhancing data credibility.

Evidence · table

“97.50”

Context: 1,989

Tags used in scoring

High Recoverypositive

Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 97.5% is at or above the exceptional band (95%)

How Atlas produces this analysis

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