Awalé Announces Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate of 1.71 Moz Gold Equivalent for the Odienné Project, 32.4 Mt at 1.64 g/t Gold Equivalent (1.33 g/t Gold, 0.33% Copper)
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Awalé Resources Limited
- Ticker
- ARIC
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 10:55:10 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Awalé Resources announced an initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its Odienné Project in Côte d'Ivoire, totaling 32.4 Mt at 1.64 g/t gold equivalent for 1.71 Moz AuEq. The estimate, which includes 1.39 Moz gold and 93,000 tonnes copper, was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards and signed off by a Qualified Person. The company plans to advance the project with a Preliminary Economic Assessment in Q3 2026 and a Pre-Feasibility Study in Q4 2027.
Reasoning: Awalé Resources announced a substantial initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its Odienné Project, establishing significant gold-copper potential and outlining plans for future economic studies and resource growth.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed off
- Significant gold-copper potential
- Plans for future economic studies (PEA, PFS)
Negative factors
- All inferred resource category
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 17
Classification and evidence
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. No prior estimate exists, so every change band is not applicable.
Why it applies: The document explicitly states this is an 'initial Mineral Resource Estimate' for the project.
Evidence · text
“Awalé is pleased to announce an initial Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE") for the Odienné Project”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The resource estimate was prepared in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101.
Evidence · text
“prepared under the supervision of Mr. Galen White, BSc (Hons), FAusIMM, FGS, Principal Consultant - Bara Consulting Limited, in accordance with Canadian regulatory requirements set out in National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI43-101").”
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: Mr. Galen White, a Qualified Person, supervised the preparation of the mineral resource estimate.
Evidence · text
“Mr. White is a Qualified Person ("QP") as defined under NI 43-101. Mr White has 29 years of experience in the global mining industry. Mr White is independent of the Company.”
All Inferrednegative
M&I share below the weak bound — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
Why it applies: All reported resource categories in the estimate are classified as Inferred.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: BBM
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: A current resource fact retains the disclosed cut-off grade
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 17. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (17)
inferredOdienné Project · goldTonnes: 21500000Grade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 714000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Odienné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Galen White
- Resource group id
- resource:d5198194b2f8100d4083
- Deposit or zone
- BBM
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 21500000
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 714000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.32
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq.
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-04-01
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.37
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq.
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- Intertek Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the BBM deposit (Open Pit) at the Odienné Project.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed off
- Significant gold-copper potential
Negative factors
- All inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“1.03”
Context: 21.5
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
inferredOdienné Project · copperTonnes: 21500000Grade: 0.32Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 68000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Odienné Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Galen White
- Resource group id
- resource:d5198194b2f8100d4083
- Deposit or zone
- BBM
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 21500000
- Grade
- 0.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 68000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.32
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq.
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-04-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- Intertek Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the BBM deposit (Open Pit) at the Odienné Project, including copper grades.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed off
- Significant gold-copper potential
Negative factors
- All inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“0.32”
Context: 21.5
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
inferredOdienné Project · goldTonnes: 6300000Grade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 325000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Odienné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Galen White
- Resource group id
- resource:f23c73efc4a867dc73ba
- Deposit or zone
- BBM
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6300000
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 325000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.34
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq.
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-04-01
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 2.01
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq.
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- Intertek Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the BBM deposit (Underground) at the Odienné Project.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed off
- Significant gold-copper potential
Negative factors
- All inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“1.60”
Context: 6.3
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
inferredOdienné Project · copperTonnes: 6300000Grade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 25000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Odienné Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Galen White
- Resource group id
- resource:f23c73efc4a867dc73ba
- Deposit or zone
- BBM
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6300000
- Grade
- 0.39
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 25000
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.34
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq.
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-04-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- Intertek Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the BBM deposit (Underground) at the Odienné Project, including copper grades.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed off
- Significant gold-copper potential
Negative factors
- All inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“0.39”
Context: 6.3
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
inferredOdienné Project · goldTonnes: 27800000Grade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1039000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Odienné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Galen White
- Resource group id
- resource:ab52ec605d49e36ae4ff
- Deposit or zone
- BBM
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 27800000
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1039000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-04-01
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.52
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq.
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- Intertek Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the combined BBM deposit at the Odienné Project.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed off
- Significant gold-copper potential
Negative factors
- All inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“1.16”
Context: 27.8
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
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
inferredOdienné Project · copperTonnes: 27800000Grade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 93000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Odienné Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Galen White
- Resource group id
- resource:ab52ec605d49e36ae4ff
- Deposit or zone
- BBM
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 27800000
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 93000
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-04-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- Intertek Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the combined BBM deposit at the Odienné Project, including copper grades.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed off
- Significant gold-copper potential
Negative factors
- All inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 27.8
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
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
inferredOdienné Project · goldTonnes: 1600000Grade: 4.62Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 231000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Odienné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Galen White
- Resource group id
- resource:8381fd30372d82ad2002
- Deposit or zone
- Charger
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1600000
- Grade
- 4.62
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 231000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.28
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq.
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-04-01
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 4.64
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq.
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- Intertek Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the Charger deposit (Underground) at the Odienné Project.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed off
- Significant gold-copper potential
Negative factors
- All inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“4.62”
Context: 1.6
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
inferredOdienné Project · copperTonnes: 1600000Grade: 0.02Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 380Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Odienné Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Galen White
- Resource group id
- resource:8381fd30372d82ad2002
- Deposit or zone
- Charger
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1600000
- Grade
- 0.02
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 380
- Contained Unit
- t
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.28
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t AuEq.
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-04-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- Intertek Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the Charger deposit (Underground) at the Odienné Project, including copper grades.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed off
- Significant gold-copper potential
Negative factors
- All inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“0.02”
Context: 1.6
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
inferredOdienné Project · goldTonnes: 3000000Grade: 1.23Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 119000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Odienné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Galen White
- Resource group id
- resource:96b79b960a697263e745
- Deposit or zone
- Empire
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3000000
- Grade
- 1.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 119000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.32
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-04-01
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.23
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq.
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- Intertek Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the Empire deposit (Open Pit) at the Odienné Project.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed off
- Significant gold-copper potential
Negative factors
- All inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“1.23”
Context: 3.0
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
inferredOdienné Project · copperTonnes: 3000000Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Odienné Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Galen White
- Resource group id
- resource:96b79b960a697263e745
- Deposit or zone
- Empire
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3000000
- Grade Unit
- %
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.32
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-04-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- Intertek Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the Empire deposit (Open Pit) at the Odienné Project, with no copper grades reported.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed off
- Significant gold-copper potential
Negative factors
- All inferred resource category
- No copper grade reported for this deposit
Evidence · table
“-”
Context: 3.0
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredOdienné Project · goldTonnes: 32400000Grade: 1.33Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1389000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Odienné Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Galen White
- Resource group id
- resource:8cd8d93122ea311e9cb0
- Deposit or zone
- Global Total
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 32400000
- Grade
- 1.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1389000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-04-01
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 1.64
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq.
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- Intertek Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the entire Odienné Project, representing the global total.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed off
- Significant gold-copper potential
Negative factors
- All inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“1.33”
Context: 32.4
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
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
inferredOdienné Project · copperTonnes: 32400000Grade: 0.33Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 93000Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Odienné Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- côte d'ivoire
- Reported Region
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Galen White
- Resource group id
- resource:8cd8d93122ea311e9cb0
- Deposit or zone
- Global Total
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 32400000
- Grade
- 0.33
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 93000
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-04-01
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Lab
- Laboratory
- Intertek Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the entire Odienné Project, representing the global total, including copper grades.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed off
- Significant gold-copper potential
Negative factors
- All inferred resource category
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 32.4
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
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
inferredNI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by · copperTonnes: 21500000Grade: 68000Grade Unit: tonnesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:8f43a7b88fb0fd4829bb
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 21500000
- Grade
- 68000
- Grade Unit
- tonnes
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“68,000”
Context: 21.5
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
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
inferredNI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by · copperTonnes: 6300000Grade: 25000Grade Unit: tonnesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:c316b58352aecb9199a3
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 6300000
- Grade
- 25000
- Grade Unit
- tonnes
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“25,000”
Context: 6.3
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
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
inferredNI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by · copperTonnes: 27800000Grade: 93000Grade Unit: tonnesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:f10aa29c23d79bc8731d
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 27800000
- Grade
- 93000
- Grade Unit
- tonnes
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“93,000”
Context: 27.8
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
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
inferredNI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by · copperTonnes: 1600000Grade: 380Grade Unit: tonnesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:f7c131b1f6583a6d0ebb
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1600000
- Grade
- 380
- Grade Unit
- tonnes
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“380”
Context: 1.6
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
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
inferredNI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by · copperTonnes: 32400000Grade: 93000Grade Unit: tonnesView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by
- Commodity
- copper
- Ticker
- ARIC
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:227ae7ac9efe21073af5
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 32400000
- Grade
- 93000
- Grade Unit
- tonnes
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.
Negative factors
- Fact expanded from resource table columns (model omitted this commodity).
Evidence · table
“93,000”
Context: 32.4
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
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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