Azarga Metals Completes Balance Sheet Re-structure

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Company
Azarga Metals Corp.
Ticker
AZR
Exchange
TSX
Region
Yukon Territory
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Lead, Zinc, Silver, Gold
Document categories
Resource update, Capital raise
Extracted
2026-09-19 14:04:44 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Azarga Metals has completed its balance sheet restructuring by settling a C$560,857 shareholder loan through the issuance of 3,739,049 common shares. This provides the company with greater flexibility to focus on exploration and development at the Marg Project, a VMS copper-rich deposit in the Yukon.

Reasoning: The company successfully completed a debt-to-equity restructuring, providing financial flexibility, though it continues to rely on unverified historical resource estimates for its primary project.

Positive factors

  • Completion of balance sheet restructuring
  • Settlement of shareholder loan via equity issuance
  • Clear focus on Marg Project exploration

Negative factors

  • Reliance on historical resource data from 2016
  • Resource has not been verified by current management

Facts used in scoring: 21

Classification and evidence

Historical Estimate Onlynegative

Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.

Why it applies: The resource estimate provided is from 2016 and is explicitly described as historical and unverified by current management.

Evidence · text

“the resource has not been verified by Azarga Metals and is considered historical in nature.”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: The historical resource estimate was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards.

Evidence · text

“The mineral resource estimate in the 2016 PEA was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 20. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (20)

indicatedMarg Project · copperTonnes: 3700000Grade: 1.5Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Charles J. Greig
Resource group id
resource:8238fb2a7dbe081fb876
Deposit or zone
Marg Project
Mining method
other

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3700000
Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2016-08-31

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical resource estimate being re-stated.

Negative factors

  • Historical data

Evidence · text

“August 31, 2016 Historical Resource estimate”

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

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

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.1 years before this release

indicatedMarg Project · leadTonnes: 3700000Grade: 2Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Charles J. Greig
Resource group id
resource:8238fb2a7dbe081fb876
Deposit or zone
Marg Project
Mining method
other

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3700000
Grade
2
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2016-08-31

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical resource component.

Evidence · table

“2.0”

Context: 3.7

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

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

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.1 years before this release

indicatedMarg Project · zincTonnes: 3700000Grade: 3.8Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Charles J. Greig
Resource group id
resource:8238fb2a7dbe081fb876
Deposit or zone
Marg Project
Mining method
other

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3700000
Grade
3.8
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2016-08-31

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical resource component.

Evidence · table

“3.8”

Context: 3.7

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

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

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.1 years before this release

indicatedMarg Project · silverTonnes: 3700000Grade: 48Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Charles J. Greig
Resource group id
resource:8238fb2a7dbe081fb876
Deposit or zone
Marg Project
Mining method
other

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3700000
Grade
48
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2016-08-31

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical resource component.

Evidence · table

“48”

Context: 3.7

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

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

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.1 years before this release

indicatedMarg Project · goldTonnes: 3700000Grade: 0.76Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Charles J. Greig
Resource group id
resource:8238fb2a7dbe081fb876
Deposit or zone
Marg Project
Mining method
other

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3700000
Grade
0.76
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2016-08-31

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical resource component.

Evidence · table

“0.76”

Context: 3.7

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

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

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.1 years before this release

inferredMarg Project · copperTonnes: 6100000Grade: 1.2Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Charles J. Greig
Resource group id
resource:448ce83c773f91cd5904
Deposit or zone
Marg Project
Mining method
other

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6100000
Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2016-08-31

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical resource component.

Evidence · table

“1.2”

Context: 6.1

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.1 years before this release

inferredMarg Project · leadTonnes: 6100000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Charles J. Greig
Resource group id
resource:448ce83c773f91cd5904
Deposit or zone
Marg Project
Mining method
other

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6100000
Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2016-08-31

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical resource component.

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 6.1

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.1 years before this release

inferredMarg Project · zincTonnes: 6100000Grade: 3.4Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Charles J. Greig
Resource group id
resource:448ce83c773f91cd5904
Deposit or zone
Marg Project
Mining method
other

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6100000
Grade
3.4
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2016-08-31

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical resource component.

Evidence · table

“3.4”

Context: 6.1

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.1 years before this release

inferredMarg Project · silverTonnes: 6100000Grade: 44Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Charles J. Greig
Resource group id
resource:448ce83c773f91cd5904
Deposit or zone
Marg Project
Mining method
other

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6100000
Grade
44
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2016-08-31

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical resource component.

Evidence · table

“44”

Context: 6.1

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.1 years before this release

inferredMarg Project · goldTonnes: 6100000Grade: 0.74Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Marg Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Charles J. Greig
Resource group id
resource:448ce83c773f91cd5904
Deposit or zone
Marg Project
Mining method
other

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6100000
Grade
0.74
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2016-08-31

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2016-08-31T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical resource component.

Evidence · table

“0.74”

Context: 6.1

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 7.1 years before this release

indicatedHistorical Resource estimate for the Marg · copperTonnes: 3700000Grade: 1.5Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Historical Resource estimate for the Marg
Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:753eafc2a808557f1478
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3700000
Grade
1.5
Grade Unit
%

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.5”

Context: 3.7

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

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

indicatedHistorical Resource estimate for the Marg · leadTonnes: 3700000Grade: 2Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Historical Resource estimate for the Marg
Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:753eafc2a808557f1478
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3700000
Grade
2
Grade Unit
%

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“2.0”

Context: 3.7

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

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

indicatedHistorical Resource estimate for the Marg · zincTonnes: 3700000Grade: 3.8Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Historical Resource estimate for the Marg
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:753eafc2a808557f1478
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3700000
Grade
3.8
Grade Unit
%

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“3.8”

Context: 3.7

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

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

indicatedHistorical Resource estimate for the Marg · silverTonnes: 3700000Grade: 48Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Historical Resource estimate for the Marg
Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:753eafc2a808557f1478
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3700000
Grade
48
Grade Unit
g/t

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“48”

Context: 3.7

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

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

indicatedHistorical Resource estimate for the Marg · goldTonnes: 3700000Grade: 0.76Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Historical Resource estimate for the Marg
Commodity
gold
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:753eafc2a808557f1478
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
3700000
Grade
0.76
Grade Unit
g/t

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.76”

Context: 3.7

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

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

inferredHistorical Resource estimate for the Marg · copperTonnes: 6100000Grade: 1.2Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Historical Resource estimate for the Marg
Commodity
copper
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:a47d1188963bcdc5996d
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6100000
Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
%

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.2”

Context: 6.1

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

inferredHistorical Resource estimate for the Marg · leadTonnes: 6100000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Historical Resource estimate for the Marg
Commodity
lead
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:a47d1188963bcdc5996d
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6100000
Grade
1.7
Grade Unit
%

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“1.7”

Context: 6.1

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

inferredHistorical Resource estimate for the Marg · zincTonnes: 6100000Grade: 3.4Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Historical Resource estimate for the Marg
Commodity
zinc
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:a47d1188963bcdc5996d
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6100000
Grade
3.4
Grade Unit
%

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“3.4”

Context: 6.1

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

inferredHistorical Resource estimate for the Marg · silverTonnes: 6100000Grade: 44Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Historical Resource estimate for the Marg
Commodity
silver
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:a47d1188963bcdc5996d
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6100000
Grade
44
Grade Unit
g/t

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“44”

Context: 6.1

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

inferredHistorical Resource estimate for the Marg · goldTonnes: 6100000Grade: 0.74Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Historical Resource estimate for the Marg
Commodity
gold
Ticker
AZR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:a47d1188963bcdc5996d
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
6100000
Grade
0.74
Grade Unit
g/t

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2023-09-27T00:00:00.000Z

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

Negative factors

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

Evidence · table

“0.74”

Context: 6.1

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

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.