Doubleview Gold Corp. Announces Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Hat Project; Robust Base-Case Economics with Strategic Scandium Upside

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Doubleview Gold Corp.
Ticker
DBG
Exchange
TSX
Region
British Columbia
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Cobalt, Silver, Scandium
Document categories
Metallurgy, Resource update, Production
Extracted
2026-09-15 19:01:08 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Doubleview Gold Corp. announced a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Hat polymetallic project in northwestern British Columbia, highlighting robust economics with an after-tax NPV(5%) of C$6.73 billion and an IRR of 23% (Scenario A2, consensus prices). The PEA outlines a 25-year open-pit operation processing 42 Mt/a, supported by a Measured and Indicated resource of 609 Mt at 0.43% CuEq. The project is positioned as a significant source of critical minerals including copper, gold, cobalt, silver, and scandium, with the scandium component offering additional strategic upside.

Reasoning: The PEA demonstrates robust economics for a large-scale, long-life polymetallic project in a stable jurisdiction, with significant critical mineral upside from scandium, despite the inherent preliminary nature of the study and some technical uncertainties.

Positive factors

  • Robust Project Economics: The PEA demonstrates a high-margin operation with an After-Tax NPV(5%) of C$4.96 billion (A1), C$6.73 billion (A2), or C$6.94 billion (B), and an IRR of 19% (A1), 23% (A2), or 19% (B) at analyst consensus metal prices
  • Tier 1 Scale and Longevity: The mine plan supports a multi-decade life of 25 years at a 120,000 tonnes-per-day processing rate, underpinned by a resource base of 609 Mt at 0.43% CuEq in the Measured and Indicated categories
  • Strategic Importance for Critical Minerals: The Project is positioned as a primary North American source of copper, scandium, and cobalt.
  • Stable, Supportive Jurisdiction: Located in a premier mining district in British Columbia, the Project benefits from a stable regulatory environment.
  • The Project stands on its own without reliance on scandium, while still preserving significant upside from critical minerals as markets mature.
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • The Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Hat Project is preliminary in nature and includes Inferred Mineral Resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as Mineral Reserves.
  • The scandium circuit is less mature and is sensitive to acid economics and hydrometallurgical performance, but offers meaningful value upside if recoveries, product quality, and operating stability are confirmed at larger scale.
  • Limited metallurgical and comminution data introduce uncertainty in equipment sizing and operating cost inputs
  • Limited geotechnical database, including incomplete definition of structural controls, rock mass variability, and groundwater conditions. This creates downside risk to slope angles, strip ratio, and operating conditions
  • As a PEA-level estimate, capital costs remain subject to the inherent uncertainty of a preliminary design basis and limited engineering definition
  • Scandium specific: Scandium provides strategic upside... but it carries higher execution and commercial risk due to limited scale-up testwork (variability, impurity control, reagent intensity), added residue-management and permitting complexity, and uncertainty around product specifications, pricing, and customer qualification.

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 57

Classification and evidence

Resource Updateneutral

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

Why it applies: The document announces an update of the Mineral Resource estimate (MRE) with an effective date of February 4, 2026, superseding a prior 2024 estimate.

Evidence · text

“Doubleview Gold Corp announced an update of the Mineral Resource estimate (MRE). This estimate followed the Micon International Ltd. (Micon) Mineral Resource estimate with an effective date of July 17, 2024. This MRE incorporates significant new data from the 2024 and 2025 exploration campaigns, with an effective date of February 4, 2026, and superseded the 2024 Micon estimate.”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: The Mineral Resource Estimate was prepared in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (2014), and CIM MRMR Best Practice Guidelines (2019), which are the basis for NI 43-101 compliance.

Evidence · text

“The Mineral Resource Estimate was prepared in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (2014), and CIM MRMR Best Practice Guidelines (2019).”

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: Tomasz Wawruch, FAusIMM, and Mr. Gilles Arseneau, PhD., P.Geo., are named as Qualified Persons responsible for the MRE and its independent review.

Evidence · text

“Mineit's Qualified Person, Tomasz Wawruch, FAusIMM, completed the MRE, and has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure related to the MRE contained in this news release. Mr. Gilles Arseneau, PhD., P.Geo., of ARSENEAU Consulting Services Inc., provided an independent review of this MRE.”

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: The MRE includes a significant Inferred category of 503 Mt at 0.41% CuEq.

Evidence · text

“503 Mt at 0.41% CuEq in the Inferred category.”

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: The PEA serves as the technical foundation for an immediate transition into a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS).

Evidence · text

“The PEA serves as the technical foundation for an immediate transition into a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS)”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: The MRE is reported at a 0.2% CuEq cut-off grade.

Evidence · text

“Hat MRE at a 0.2% CuEq Cut-Off Effective February 4, 2026”

Bench Scale Onlynegative

Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.

Why it applies: Early metallurgical testwork comprised characterization studies under standard laboratory conditions, with no attempt to optimize flotation conditions or undertake more advanced testwork.

Evidence · text

“Early metallurgical testwork comprised metallurgical characterization studies under standard laboratory conditions to demonstrate metals recoverability for inclusion in the estimate of CuEq. No attempt was made to optimize flotation conditions, and more advanced flotation testwork was not undertaken.”

Refractory Orenegative

Ore requires oxidation/pressure treatment before recovery — a processing and recovery risk.

Why it applies: The scandium circuit is described as a 'newer chemical process' and 'less mature' with higher execution and commercial risk, implying complex metallurgy.

Evidence · text

“the scandium circuit is a newer chemical process compared with the otherwise industry-standard flowsheet.”

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: Scenario A1 and A2 are based on a Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator.

Evidence · text

“Scenario A1 (A1) a Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation base case”

POX/BIOX Routeneutral

Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.

Why it applies: In Scenario B, the pyrite concentrate is roasted to generate sulphuric acid and a calcine, which is a form of oxidation.

Evidence · text

“the pyrite concentrate is roasted to generate sulphuric acid and a calcine that is then processed to recover cobalt, gold, silver, and copper”

Low Recoverynegative

Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: Cobalt recovery for Scenario A1 and A2 is reported at 30%, which is below typical expectations for base metals.

Evidence · table

“30%”

Context: Co Recovery

High Recoverypositive

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

Why it applies: Gold recovery for Scenario B is reported at 89%, which is strong for a polymetallic project.

Evidence · table

“89%”

Context: Au Recovery

Single Domain Onlynegative

Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.

Why it applies: The document mentions 'Limited metallurgical and comminution data' and 'early testwork' without detailing variability across different ore domains.

Evidence · text

“Limited metallurgical and comminution data introduce uncertainty in equipment sizing and operating cost inputs”

Multi-Domain Testedpositive

Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.

Why it applies: 6 distinct composites were tested

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 57. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (24)

measuredHat · copperTonnes: 272000000Grade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 2.61Contained Unit: blbView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:4345df1d8ff96bb4f0ff
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
272000000
Grade
0.44
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
2.61
Contained Unit
blb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High confidence Measured resource contributes significantly to project economics and is compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • Measured Resource
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.44”

Context: 272

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

measuredHat · copperTonnes: 272000000Grade: 0.22Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1.11Contained Unit: blbView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:4345df1d8ff96bb4f0ff
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
272000000
Grade
0.22
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
1.11
Contained Unit
blb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High confidence Measured resource for copper, compliant with NI 43-101 standards, forms a key part of the project's economic base.

Positive factors

  • Measured Resource
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.22”

Context: 272

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

measuredHat · goldTonnes: 272000000Grade: 0.18Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1.41Contained Unit: mozView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:4345df1d8ff96bb4f0ff
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
272000000
Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1.41
Contained Unit
moz
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured gold resource provides significant byproduct value, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • Measured Resource
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.18”

Context: 272

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

measuredHat · cobaltTonnes: 272000000Grade: 76.26Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 35.6Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:4345df1d8ff96bb4f0ff
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
272000000
Grade
76.26
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
35.6
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured cobalt resource adds critical mineral value, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • Measured Resource
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Evidence · table

“76.26”

Context: 272

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

measuredHat · silverTonnes: 272000000Grade: 0.37Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2.17Contained Unit: mozView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:4345df1d8ff96bb4f0ff
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
272000000
Grade
0.37
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2.17
Contained Unit
moz
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured silver resource provides additional byproduct value, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • Measured Resource
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.37”

Context: 272

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedHat · copperTonnes: 337000000Grade: 0.43Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 3.21Contained Unit: blbView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:622f6642583ca9be6e03
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
337000000
Grade
0.43
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
3.21
Contained Unit
blb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource provides reasonable geological confidence for project planning, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • Indicated Resource
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.43”

Context: 337

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedHat · copperTonnes: 337000000Grade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1.31Contained Unit: blbView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:622f6642583ca9be6e03
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
337000000
Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
1.31
Contained Unit
blb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated copper resource provides reasonable geological confidence for project planning, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • Indicated Resource
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 337

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedHat · goldTonnes: 337000000Grade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1.81Contained Unit: mozView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:622f6642583ca9be6e03
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
337000000
Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1.81
Contained Unit
moz
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated gold resource provides significant byproduct value, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • Indicated Resource
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 337

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedHat · cobaltTonnes: 337000000Grade: 76.81Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 44.5Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:622f6642583ca9be6e03
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
337000000
Grade
76.81
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
44.5
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated cobalt resource adds critical mineral value, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • Indicated Resource
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Evidence · table

“76.81”

Context: 337

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedHat · silverTonnes: 337000000Grade: 0.39Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2.88Contained Unit: mozView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:622f6642583ca9be6e03
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
337000000
Grade
0.39
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2.88
Contained Unit
moz
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated silver resource provides additional byproduct value, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • Indicated Resource
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.39”

Context: 337

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedHat · copperTonnes: 609000000Grade: 0.43Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 5.82Contained Unit: blbView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:7a2830be4ddd268a64c5
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
609000000
Grade
0.43
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
5.82
Contained Unit
blb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Measured and Indicated resource provides a robust base for the project, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed
  • Contained Metal Growth

Evidence · table

“0.43”

Context: 609

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedHat · copperTonnes: 609000000Grade: 0.21Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 2.42Contained Unit: blbView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:7a2830be4ddd268a64c5
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
609000000
Grade
0.21
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
2.42
Contained Unit
blb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Measured and Indicated copper resource provides a robust base for the project, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed
  • Contained Metal Growth

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: 609

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedHat · goldTonnes: 609000000Grade: 0.18Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3.22Contained Unit: mozView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:7a2830be4ddd268a64c5
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
609000000
Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
3.22
Contained Unit
moz
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Measured and Indicated gold resource provides significant byproduct value, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed
  • Contained Metal Growth

Evidence · table

“0.18”

Context: 609

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedHat · cobaltTonnes: 609000000Grade: 76.57Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 80.1Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:7a2830be4ddd268a64c5
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
609000000
Grade
76.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
80.1
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Measured and Indicated cobalt resource adds critical mineral value, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed
  • Contained Metal Growth

Evidence · table

“76.57”

Context: 609

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedHat · silverTonnes: 609000000Grade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 5.05Contained Unit: mozView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:7a2830be4ddd268a64c5
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
609000000
Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
5.05
Contained Unit
moz
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Measured and Indicated silver resource provides additional byproduct value, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed
  • Contained Metal Growth

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 609

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredHat · copperTonnes: 503000000Grade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 4.57Contained Unit: blbView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:60498e98aeaa0a4d470e
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
503000000
Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
4.57
Contained Unit
blb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large Inferred resource provides significant exploration upside but has lower confidence for economic studies, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

“0.41”

Context: 503

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredHat · copperTonnes: 503000000Grade: 0.18Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1.72Contained Unit: blbView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:60498e98aeaa0a4d470e
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
503000000
Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
1.72
Contained Unit
blb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large Inferred copper resource provides significant exploration upside but has lower confidence for economic studies, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

“0.18”

Context: 503

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredHat · goldTonnes: 503000000Grade: 0.19Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2.77Contained Unit: mozView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:60498e98aeaa0a4d470e
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
503000000
Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2.77
Contained Unit
moz
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large Inferred gold resource provides significant exploration upside but has lower confidence for economic studies, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 503

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredHat · cobaltTonnes: 503000000Grade: 76.62Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 66.2Contained Unit: mlbView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:60498e98aeaa0a4d470e
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
503000000
Grade
76.62
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
66.2
Contained Unit
mlb
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large Inferred cobalt resource provides significant exploration upside but has lower confidence for economic studies, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

“76.62”

Context: 503

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredHat · silverTonnes: 503000000Grade: 0.38Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4.19Contained Unit: mozView all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:60498e98aeaa0a4d470e
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
503000000
Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
4.19
Contained Unit
moz
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large Inferred silver resource provides additional byproduct value but has lower confidence for economic studies, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

“0.38”

Context: 503

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

measuredHat · scandium_oxideTonnes: 272000000Grade: 28.79Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1081Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
scandium_oxide
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:4345df1d8ff96bb4f0ff
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
272000000
Grade
28.79
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1081
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured scandium oxide resource adds strategic critical mineral value, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • Measured Resource
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Evidence · table

“28.79”

Context: 272

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedHat · scandium_oxideTonnes: 337000000Grade: 28.76Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1334Contained Unit: tView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
scandium_oxide
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:622f6642583ca9be6e03
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
337000000
Grade
28.76
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1334
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated scandium oxide resource adds strategic critical mineral value, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • Indicated Resource
  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Evidence · table

“28.76”

Context: 337

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedHat · scandium_oxideTonnes: 609000000Grade: 28.77Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2415Contained Unit: tView all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
scandium_oxide
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:7a2830be4ddd268a64c5
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
609000000
Grade
28.77
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2415
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Total Measured and Indicated scandium oxide resource provides a strategic critical mineral base, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Evidence · table

“28.77”

Context: 609

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredHat · scandium_oxideTonnes: 503000000Grade: 28.69Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1996Contained Unit: tView all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
scandium_oxide
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Tomasz Wawruch, Gilles Arseneau
Resource group id
resource:60498e98aeaa0a4d470e
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
503000000
Grade
28.69
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1996
Contained Unit
t
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% CuEq

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-02-04

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Large Inferred scandium oxide resource provides significant exploration upside but has lower confidence for economic studies, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.

Positive factors

  • QP/CP Signed
  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • Cut-off Disclosed

Negative factors

  • Inferred Resource

Evidence · table

“28.69”

Context: 503

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

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

Metallurgical Results (33)

flotationHat · copperHead Grade: 0.21Head Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Head Grade

Recovery

Head Grade
0.21
Head Grade Unit
%

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Head grade for copper from early metallurgical testwork, indicating initial feed quality for the flotation circuit.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“0.21”

Context: Head Grade

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · cobaltHead Grade: 132Head Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Head Grade

Recovery

Head Grade
132
Head Grade Unit
ppm

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Head grade for cobalt from early metallurgical testwork, indicating initial feed quality for the flotation circuit.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“132”

Context: Head Grade

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · goldHead Grade: 0.34Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Head Grade

Recovery

Head Grade
0.34
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Head grade for gold from early metallurgical testwork, indicating initial feed quality for the flotation circuit.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“0.34”

Context: Head Grade

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · silverHead Grade: 2.9Head Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Head Grade

Recovery

Head Grade
2.9
Head Grade Unit
g/t

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Head grade for silver from early metallurgical testwork, indicating initial feed quality for the flotation circuit.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“2.9”

Context: Head Grade

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · copperRecovery: 80 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Copper-Gold Concentrate

Recovery

Recovery
80 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Conc. Grade
25
Conc. Grade Unit
%

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper recovery of 80% to a 25% Cu concentrate from early flotation testwork is moderate, but from bench scale only.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“25”

Context: Copper-Gold Concentrate

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · cobaltRecovery: 30 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Copper-Gold Concentrate

Recovery

Recovery
30 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Conc. Grade
1160
Conc. Grade Unit
ppm

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low cobalt recovery of 30% to the copper-gold concentrate from early flotation testwork, indicating potential for improvement or alternative recovery methods.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only
  • Low Recovery

Evidence · table

“1160”

Context: Copper-Gold Concentrate

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · goldRecovery: 66 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Copper-Gold Concentrate

Recovery

Recovery
66 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Conc. Grade
12
Conc. Grade Unit
g/t

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold recovery of 66% to a 12 g/t Au concentrate from early flotation testwork, indicating moderate performance at bench scale.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“12”

Context: Copper-Gold Concentrate

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Low Recoverynegative

Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 66% is below the weak band (80%)

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · silverRecovery: 53 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Copper-Gold Concentrate

Recovery

Recovery
53 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Conc. Grade
68
Conc. Grade Unit
g/t

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver recovery of 53% to a 68 g/t Ag concentrate from early flotation testwork, indicating moderate performance at bench scale.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“68”

Context: Copper-Gold Concentrate

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Low Recoverynegative

Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 53% is below the weak band (75%)

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · copperRecovery: 5 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Cobalt-Pyrite Concentrate

Recovery

Recovery
5 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Conc. Grade
0.3
Conc. Grade Unit
%

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low copper recovery of 5% to the cobalt-pyrite concentrate, indicating minimal copper reporting to this stream.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“0.30”

Context: Cobalt-Pyrite Concentrate

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Low Recoverynegative

Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 5% is below the weak band (80%)

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · cobaltRecovery: 48 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Cobalt-Pyrite Concentrate

Recovery

Recovery
48 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Conc. Grade
1605
Conc. Grade Unit
ppm

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Cobalt recovery of 48% to the cobalt-pyrite concentrate, indicating a significant portion of cobalt reports to this stream.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“1605”

Context: Cobalt-Pyrite Concentrate

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · goldRecovery: 23 %View all details
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Hat
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Cobalt-Pyrite Concentrate

Recovery

Recovery
23 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Conc. Grade
2
Conc. Grade Unit
g/t

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low gold recovery of 23% to the cobalt-pyrite concentrate, indicating minimal gold reporting to this stream.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“2”

Context: Cobalt-Pyrite Concentrate

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Low Recoverynegative

Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 23% is below the weak band (80%)

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · silverRecovery: 15 %View all details
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Hat
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Cobalt-Pyrite Concentrate

Recovery

Recovery
15 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test
Conc. Grade
8
Conc. Grade Unit
g/t

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver recovery of 15% to the cobalt-pyrite concentrate, indicating minimal silver reporting to this stream.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“8”

Context: Cobalt-Pyrite Concentrate

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Low Recoverynegative

Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 15% is below the weak band (75%)

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · copperRecovery: 85 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Combined Concentrates

Recovery

Recovery
85 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Combined copper recovery of 85% from early flotation testwork is strong, but from bench scale only.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“85”

Context: Combined Concentrates

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · cobaltRecovery: 78 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Combined Concentrates

Recovery

Recovery
78 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Combined cobalt recovery of 78% from early flotation testwork is strong, but from bench scale only.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“78”

Context: Combined Concentrates

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · goldRecovery: 89 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Combined Concentrates

Recovery

Recovery
89 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Combined gold recovery of 89% from early flotation testwork is strong, but from bench scale only.

Positive factors

  • High Recovery

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“89”

Context: Combined Concentrates

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · silverRecovery: 68 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Combined Concentrates

Recovery

Recovery
68 %
Recovery Basis
actual_test

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Combined silver recovery of 68% from early flotation testwork is moderate, but from bench scale only.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“68”

Context: Combined Concentrates

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Low Recoverynegative

Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 68% is below the weak band (75%)

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · copperView all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Tailings

Recovery

Tailings Grade
0.05
Tailings Grade Unit
%

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low copper grade in tailings indicates good recovery efficiency from early testwork.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: Tailings

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · cobaltView all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Tailings

Recovery

Tailings Grade
40
Tailings Grade Unit
ppm

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low cobalt grade in tailings indicates good recovery efficiency from early testwork.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“40”

Context: Tailings

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · goldView all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Tailings

Recovery

Tailings Grade
0.05
Tailings Grade Unit
g/t

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low gold grade in tailings indicates good recovery efficiency from early testwork.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“0.05”

Context: Tailings

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · silverView all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Tailings

Recovery

Tailings Grade
1
Tailings Grade Unit
g/t

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low silver grade in tailings indicates good recovery efficiency from early testwork.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“1.0”

Context: Tailings

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · copperRecovery: 80 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Scenario A1

Recovery

Recovery
80 %
Recovery Basis
unspecified

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper recovery assumption of 80% for Scenario A1, based on current testwork recoveries.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“80%”

Context: Scenario A1

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · goldRecovery: 66 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Scenario A1

Recovery

Recovery
66 %
Recovery Basis
unspecified

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold recovery assumption of 66% for Scenario A1, based on current testwork recoveries.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“66%”

Context: Scenario A1

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Low Recoverynegative

Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 66% is below the weak band (80%)

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · silverRecovery: 53 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Scenario A1

Recovery

Recovery
53 %
Recovery Basis
unspecified

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver recovery assumption of 53% for Scenario A1, based on current testwork recoveries.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“53%”

Context: Scenario A1

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Low Recoverynegative

Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 53% is below the weak band (75%)

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · cobaltRecovery: 30 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Scenario A1

Recovery

Recovery
30 %
Recovery Basis
unspecified

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low cobalt recovery assumption of 30% for Scenario A1, based on current testwork recoveries.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only
  • Low Recovery

Evidence · table

“30%”

Context: Scenario A1

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · copperRecovery: 89 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Scenario A2

Recovery

Recovery
89 %
Recovery Basis
unspecified

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Improved copper recovery assumption of 89% for Scenario A2, reflecting expected performance from comparable Cu-Au porphyry flotation circuits.

Positive factors

  • High Recovery

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“89%”

Context: Scenario A2

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · goldRecovery: 75 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Scenario A2

Recovery

Recovery
75 %
Recovery Basis
unspecified

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Improved gold recovery assumption of 75% for Scenario A2, reflecting expected performance from comparable Cu-Au porphyry flotation circuits.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“75%”

Context: Scenario A2

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Low Recoverynegative

Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 75% is below the weak band (80%)

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · silverRecovery: 53 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Scenario A2

Recovery

Recovery
53 %
Recovery Basis
unspecified

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver recovery assumption of 53% for Scenario A2, consistent with Scenario A1.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only

Evidence · table

“53%”

Context: Scenario A2

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Low Recoverynegative

Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 53% is below the weak band (75%)

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · cobaltRecovery: 30 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator
Sample
Scenario A2

Recovery

Recovery
30 %
Recovery Basis
unspecified

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low cobalt recovery assumption of 30% for Scenario A2, consistent with Scenario A1.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only
  • Low Recovery

Evidence · table

“30%”

Context: Scenario A2

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · copperRecovery: 85 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator with added hydrometallurgical circuit and scandium recovery circuit
Sample
Scenario B

Recovery

Recovery
85 %
Recovery Basis
unspecified

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Copper recovery assumption of 85% for Scenario B, incorporating the full processing circuit including hydrometallurgy.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only
  • Refractory Ore

Evidence · table

“85%”

Context: Scenario B

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · goldRecovery: 89 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator with added hydrometallurgical circuit and scandium recovery circuit
Sample
Scenario B

Recovery

Recovery
89 %
Recovery Basis
unspecified

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Gold recovery assumption of 89% for Scenario B, incorporating the full processing circuit including hydrometallurgy, showing strong performance.

Positive factors

  • High Recovery

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only
  • Refractory Ore

Evidence · table

“89%”

Context: Scenario B

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · silverRecovery: 68 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator with added hydrometallurgical circuit and scandium recovery circuit
Sample
Scenario B

Recovery

Recovery
68 %
Recovery Basis
unspecified

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver recovery assumption of 68% for Scenario B, incorporating the full processing circuit including hydrometallurgy.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only
  • Refractory Ore

Evidence · table

“68%”

Context: Scenario B

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Low Recoverynegative

Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.

Why it applies: 68% is below the weak band (75%)

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

flotationHat · cobaltRecovery: 78 %View all details
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Project
Hat
Commodity
cobalt
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
flotation
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator with added hydrometallurgical circuit and scandium recovery circuit
Sample
Scenario B

Recovery

Recovery
78 %
Recovery Basis
unspecified

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Cobalt recovery assumption of 78% for Scenario B, significantly improved with the full processing circuit including hydrometallurgy.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only
  • Refractory Ore

Evidence · table

“78%”

Context: Scenario B

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

hydrometallurgicalHat · scandiumRecovery: 72 %View all details
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Identity

Project
Hat
Commodity
scandium
Region
canada_bc
Reported Region
British Columbia
Ticker
DBG

Test Work

Program Status
scoping
Test Type
hydrometallurgical
Processing Route
Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation concentrator with added hydrometallurgical circuit and scandium recovery circuit
Sample
Scenario B

Recovery

Recovery
72 %
Recovery Basis
unspecified

Lab

Laboratory
Sepro Laboratories
Consultant
Andrew Carter

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-03-02T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Scandium recovery assumption of 72% for Scenario B, enabled by the hydrometallurgical circuit, but the circuit is less mature.

Negative factors

  • Bench Scale Only
  • Single Domain Only
  • Refractory Ore

Evidence · table

“72”

Context: Sc Recovery

Tags used in scoring

Mill Routeneutral

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

Why it applies: processing_route matches the mill_cil signal

Byproduct Commodityneutral

The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.

Why it applies: the release describes a byproduct credit

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