DPM Metals Announces Robust Feasibility Study Results for the ?oka Rakita Project with $782M of NPV5% and 36% IRR
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- DPM Metals Inc.
- Ticker
- DPM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Serbia
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Copper
- Document categories
- Economic study, Resource update, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 19:35:22 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
DPM Metals Inc. announced robust feasibility study results for its Čoka Rakita gold project in Serbia, highlighting a post-tax NPV5% of $782 million and an IRR of 36%. The study confirms a high-margin underground operation with first-quartile all-in sustaining costs of $644/oz, supported by an 11% increase in contained gold reserves. Initial capital of $448 million is fully funded, and permitting is advancing for a construction start in early 2027.
Reasoning: The feasibility study confirms robust economics for the Čoka Rakita project, featuring a high NPV and IRR, low operating costs, and an increase in mineral reserves, indicating a de-risked and financially attractive project.
Positive factors
- Robust economics (NPV, IRR, payback)
- Low operating costs (first quartile AISC)
- Increased mineral reserves (11% contained gold growth)
- Advanced permitting status
- Leveraging existing equipment from another operation
- Initial capital fully funded
Facts used in scoring: 13
Classification and evidence
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: A current resource fact retains the disclosed cut-off grade
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route ("flotation")
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route ("gravity")
Multi-Domain Testedpositive
Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
Why it applies: 3 distinct composites were tested
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (3)
probableČoka Rakita · goldTonnes: 7340000Grade: 6.44Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1.52Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Čoka Rakita
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- serbia
- Reported Region
- Serbia
- Ticker
- DPM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, other
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Khalid Mounhir
- Resource group id
- resource:8e96c0b3a20c9fa0ac8c
- Deposit or zone
- Čoka Rakita
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 7340000
- Grade
- 6.44
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1.52
- Contained Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-01-17
- Prior Tonnes
- 6672727
- Prior Contained Metal
- 1369.369
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Probable Mineral Reserve shows a substantial increase in contained gold, indicating high confidence and a significant asset base, compliant with NI 43-101 standards.
Positive factors
- Probable category (high confidence)
- Significant contained gold (1.52 Moz)
- 11% increase in contained gold vs prior estimate
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed
Evidence · table
“7.34”
Context: Probable
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Contained Metal Declinenegative
Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
Why it applies: 1.52 against 1369.369 previously
Dilutive Growthnegative
Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
Why it applies: tonnage rose while contained metal went 1.52 from 1369.369
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
indicatedČoka Rakita · goldTonnes: 530000Grade: 3.94Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 67Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Čoka Rakita
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- serbia
- Reported Region
- Serbia
- Ticker
- DPM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, other
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Malcom Titley
- Resource group id
- resource:55a6b7a242b181b62c39
- Deposit or zone
- Čoka Rakita
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 530000
- Grade
- 3.94
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 67
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-01-17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Indicated Mineral Resource provides a solid base of higher-confidence material, compliant with NI 43-101.
Positive factors
- Indicated category (good confidence)
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Relatively small tonnage compared to reserves
Evidence · table
“0.53”
Context: Indicated
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
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
inferredČoka Rakita · goldTonnes: 90000Grade: 3.6Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 11Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Čoka Rakita
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- serbia
- Reported Region
- Serbia
- Ticker
- DPM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, other
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Malcom Titley
- Resource group id
- resource:cbc8e02eebd8a7586107
- Deposit or zone
- Čoka Rakita
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 90000
- Grade
- 3.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 11
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 2
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-01-17
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Inferred Mineral Resource represents early-stage potential, compliant with NI 43-101, but with lower confidence and limited tonnage.
Positive factors
- NI 43-101 compliant
- QP signed
Negative factors
- Inferred category (lower confidence)
- Small tonnage
Evidence · table
“0.09”
Context: Inferred
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
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 (4)
flotationČoka Rakita · goldRecovery: 87.9 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Čoka Rakita
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- serbia
- Reported Region
- Serbia
- Ticker
- DPM
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- flotation
- Processing Route
- crushing and grinding, gravity concentration and sulphide flotation
- Grind P80
- 53 µm
Recovery
- Recovery
- 87.9 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Laboratory
- DRA Americas Inc.
- Consultant
- DRA Americas Inc.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The high overall gold recovery of 87.9% from detailed metallurgical testwork using a conventional gravity and flotation flowsheet indicates robust processing characteristics for the project.
Positive factors
- High gold recovery (87.9%)
- Detailed testwork (FS level)
- Conventional flowsheet (gravity and flotation)
- Grind size specified
Evidence · text
“Over the life of mine, 27% of gold reports to doré, 16% to the gravity concentrate and 45% to flotation concentrate for an overall average gold recovery of 88%.”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal
flotationČoka Rakita · goldRecovery: 45.3 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Čoka Rakita
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- serbia
- Reported Region
- Serbia
- Ticker
- DPM
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- flotation
- Processing Route
- crushing and grinding, gravity concentration and sulphide flotation
- Sample
- Flotation
Recovery
- Recovery
- 45.3 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Laboratory
- DRA Americas Inc.
- Consultant
- DRA Americas Inc.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The detailed breakdown of gold recovery across flotation, doré, and gravity circuits demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the processing characteristics.
Positive factors
- Detailed breakdown of recovery by process (flotation, doré, gravity)
- Well-understood flowsheet
Evidence · table
“45.3”
Context: Flotation
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal
Low Recoverynegative
Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: 45.3% is below the weak band (80%)
otherČoka Rakita · goldRecovery: 26.8 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Čoka Rakita
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- serbia
- Reported Region
- Serbia
- Ticker
- DPM
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- other
- Processing Route
- crushing and grinding, gravity concentration and sulphide flotation
- Sample
- Doré
Recovery
- Recovery
- 26.8 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Laboratory
- DRA Americas Inc.
- Consultant
- DRA Americas Inc.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The detailed breakdown of gold recovery across flotation, doré, and gravity circuits demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the processing characteristics.
Positive factors
- Detailed breakdown of recovery by process (flotation, doré, gravity)
- Well-understood flowsheet
Evidence · table
“26.8”
Context: Doré
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal
Low Recoverynegative
Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: 26.8% is below the weak band (80%)
gravityČoka Rakita · goldRecovery: 15.8 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Čoka Rakita
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- serbia
- Reported Region
- Serbia
- Ticker
- DPM
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- gravity
- Processing Route
- crushing and grinding, gravity concentration and sulphide flotation
- Sample
- Gravity
Recovery
- Recovery
- 15.8 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Laboratory
- DRA Americas Inc.
- Consultant
- DRA Americas Inc.
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The detailed breakdown of gold recovery across flotation, doré, and gravity circuits demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the processing characteristics.
Positive factors
- Detailed breakdown of recovery by process (flotation, doré, gravity)
- Well-understood flowsheet
Evidence · table
“15.8”
Context: Gravity
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: processing_route matches the gravity signal
Low Recoverynegative
Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
Why it applies: 15.8% is below the weak band (80%)
How Atlas produces this analysis
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