# DPM Metals Extends Chelopech Mine Life to Ten Years; Provides Updated Mineral Reserve and Resource Estimate and Life of Mine Plan

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/dpm-metals-extends-chelopech-mine-life-to-ten-years-provides-updated-mineral-res--911c1fc8-51bf-4f50-ba00-52d84fe05aac

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/DPM/news/4868073963055384/dpm-metals-extends-chelopech-mine-life-to-ten-years-provides-updated-mineral-res

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2026-02-05T22:40:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: DPM Metals Inc.

- Ticker: DPM

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Bulgaria

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Copper, Silver

- Document categories: Resource update, Economic study

- Extracted: 2026-09-17 19:21:37 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.80 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

DPM Metals has announced an updated Mineral Reserve and Resource estimate for its Chelopech mine in Bulgaria, extending the mine life to 10 years. Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves increased by 42% in tonnage, with contained gold up 12% and copper up 10%. Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources, exclusive of reserves, also grew by 20%. The updated life of mine plan supports an average annual production of approximately 160,000 gold equivalent ounces.

Reasoning: The announcement details a substantial update to mineral reserves and resources, leading to a significant extension of the mine life for the Chelopech operation. The increase in both tonnage and contained metal in reserves, coupled with the growth in Measured and Indicated resources and the discovery of a new high-grade zone, are strong positive indicators for the company's future prospects. The study is NI 43-101 compliant with named QPs.

- Positive factor: Significant increase in Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves by 42% in tonnage and 12% for gold, 10% for copper metal content.

- Positive factor: Mine life extended to 10 years, supporting sustained average production.

- Positive factor: Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources, exclusive of reserves, increased by 20% in tonnage.

- Positive factor: New high-grade discovery \(WZD\) not yet included in the estimate, indicating future upside.

- Negative factor: The LOM plan's metal price assumptions are not explicitly compared against spot, 3-year average, or consensus, making conservatism assessment difficult.

- Negative factor: No explicit price sensitivity analysis for the LOM plan is disclosed.

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

Facts used in scoring: 39

## Classification and evidence

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: A current resource fact retains the disclosed cut-off grade

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 33. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Resource Estimates (33)

### proven

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Chelopech mine · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech mine
- Commodity: gold
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:258cb0ccec074065f56f

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 6977000
- Grade: 2.14
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 479
- Contained Unit: koz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Proven reserves are the highest confidence category, indicating well-established tonnage and grade. This is part of a new reserve estimate.

- Positive factor: Proven category represents the highest level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

> 2.14

Context: 6,977

#### Tags used in scoring

**Proven Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### proven

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Chelopech mine · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech mine
- Commodity: silver
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:258cb0ccec074065f56f

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 6977000
- Grade: 6.22
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 1396
- Contained Unit: koz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Proven reserves are the highest confidence category, indicating well-established tonnage and grade. This is part of a new reserve estimate.

- Positive factor: Proven category represents the highest level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

> 6.22

Context: 6,977

#### Tags used in scoring

**Proven Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### proven

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Chelopech mine · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech mine
- Commodity: copper
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:258cb0ccec074065f56f

#### Resource Data

- Category: proven
- Tonnes: 6977000
- Grade: 0.61
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 94.57
- Contained Unit: mlbs.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Proven reserves are the highest confidence category, indicating well-established tonnage and grade. This is part of a new reserve estimate.

- Positive factor: Proven category represents the highest level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

> 0.61

Context: 6,977

#### Tags used in scoring

**Proven Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "proven"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### probable

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Chelopech mine · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech mine
- Commodity: gold
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:ae20fe554071c8d383f6

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 16232000
- Grade: 2.2
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 1149
- Contained Unit: koz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Probable reserves represent a good level of confidence, suitable for economic studies. This is part of a new reserve estimate.

- Positive factor: Probable category indicates good geological confidence and forms the basis for probable reserves.

Evidence · table

> 2.20

Context: 16,232

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### probable

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Chelopech mine · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech mine
- Commodity: silver
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:ae20fe554071c8d383f6

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 16232000
- Grade: 9.27
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 4836
- Contained Unit: koz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Probable reserves represent a good level of confidence, suitable for economic studies. This is part of a new reserve estimate.

- Positive factor: Probable category indicates good geological confidence and forms the basis for probable reserves.

Evidence · table

> 9.27

Context: 16,232

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### probable

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Chelopech mine · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech mine
- Commodity: copper
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:ae20fe554071c8d383f6

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 16232000
- Grade: 0.6
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 213.81
- Contained Unit: mlbs.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Probable reserves represent a good level of confidence, suitable for economic studies. This is part of a new reserve estimate.

- Positive factor: Probable category indicates good geological confidence and forms the basis for probable reserves.

Evidence · table

> 0.60

Context: 16,232

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### probable

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Chelopech mine · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech mine
- Commodity: gold
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:aea313ca3b19624c84dd

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 23209000
- Grade: 2.18
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 1628
- Contained Unit: koz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31
- Prior Tonnes: 16300000
- Prior Contained Metal: 1454

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Proven and Probable reserves show a substantial increase in contained gold and tonnage, indicating successful reserve replacement and growth.

- Positive factor: Significant increase in total contained gold in reserves \(12% increase\).

- Positive factor: Total tonnage increased by 42%.

Evidence · table

> 2.18

Context: 23,209

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Tonnage Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: 23209000 against 16300000 previously

**Contained Metal Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.

Why it applies: 1628 against 1454 previously

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### probable

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Chelopech mine · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech mine
- Commodity: silver
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:aea313ca3b19624c84dd

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 23209000
- Grade: 8.35
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 6231
- Contained Unit: koz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31
- Prior Tonnes: 16300000

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Proven and Probable reserves show a substantial increase in tonnage, which is a positive for the project.

- Positive factor: Total tonnage increased by 42%.

Evidence · table

> 8.35

Context: 23,209

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Tonnage Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: 23209000 against 16300000 previously

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### probable

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Chelopech mine · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech mine
- Commodity: copper
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: reserve
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:aea313ca3b19624c84dd

#### Resource Data

- Category: probable
- Tonnes: 23209000
- Grade: 0.6
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 308.38
- Contained Unit: mlbs.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31
- Prior Tonnes: 16300000
- Prior Contained Metal: 280.38

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The total Proven and Probable reserves show a substantial increase in contained copper and tonnage, indicating successful reserve replacement and growth.

- Positive factor: Significant increase in total contained copper in reserves \(10% increase\).

- Positive factor: Total tonnage increased by 42%.

Evidence · table

> 0.60

Context: 23,209

#### Tags used in scoring

**Probable Reserve**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.

Why it applies: category is "probable"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Tonnage Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: 23209000 against 16300000 previously

**Contained Metal Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.

Why it applies: 308.38 against 280.38 previously

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### measured

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Chelopech · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: gold
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:e8be710d66e421890522

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 8100000
- Grade: 2.32
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 0.604
- Contained Unit: moz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resources provide high confidence in the estimate, supporting future studies and mine planning. This is part of a new resource estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured category represents the highest level of geological confidence for resources.

Evidence · table

> 2.32

Context: 8.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### measured

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Chelopech · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: silver
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:e8be710d66e421890522

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 8100000
- Grade: 8.05
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 2.096
- Contained Unit: moz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resources provide high confidence in the estimate, supporting future studies and mine planning. This is part of a new resource estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured category represents the highest level of geological confidence for resources.

Evidence · table

> 8.05

Context: 8.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### measured

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Chelopech · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: copper
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:e8be710d66e421890522

#### Resource Data

- Category: measured
- Tonnes: 8100000
- Grade: 0.72
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 129
- Contained Unit: mlbs.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resources provide high confidence in the estimate, supporting future studies and mine planning. This is part of a new resource estimate.

- Positive factor: Measured category represents the highest level of geological confidence for resources.

Evidence · table

> 0.72

Context: 8.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Measured Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "measured"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: gold
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:2f1d548fce45793a230b

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 7200000
- Grade: 2.03
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 0.47
- Contained Unit: moz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resources are a key component for future reserve conversion and economic studies. This is part of a new resource estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence for resource estimation.

Evidence · table

> 2.03

Context: 7.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: silver
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:2f1d548fce45793a230b

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 7200000
- Grade: 10.47
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 2.424
- Contained Unit: moz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resources are a key component for future reserve conversion and economic studies. This is part of a new resource estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence for resource estimation.

Evidence · table

> 10.47

Context: 7.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: copper
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:2f1d548fce45793a230b

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 7200000
- Grade: 0.56
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 89
- Contained Unit: mlbs.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resources are a key component for future reserve conversion and economic studies. This is part of a new resource estimate.

- Positive factor: Indicated category provides reasonable geological confidence for resource estimation.

Evidence · table

> 0.56

Context: 7.2

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: gold
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:e123149e570de9dad21f

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 15300000
- Grade: 1.1
- Grade Unit: moz.
- Contained Metal: 1.1
- Contained Unit: moz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: This row represents the base case for the Measured & Indicated Resource, which is also presented in the main resource table.

Evidence · table

> 1.1

Context: 15.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: silver
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:e123149e570de9dad21f

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 15300000
- Grade: 4.5
- Grade Unit: moz.
- Contained Metal: 4.5
- Contained Unit: moz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: This row represents the base case for the Measured & Indicated Resource, which is also presented in the main resource table.

Evidence · table

> 4.5

Context: 15.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: copper
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:e123149e570de9dad21f

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 15300000
- Grade: 216
- Grade Unit: mlbs.
- Contained Metal: 216
- Contained Unit: mlbs.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: This row represents the base case for the Measured & Indicated Resource, which is also presented in the main resource table.

Evidence · table

> 216

Context: 15.3

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### inferred

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Chelopech · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: gold
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:8825fdbbfafca8abe2b3

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 9100000
- Grade: 1.96
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 0.573
- Contained Unit: moz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31
- Prior Tonnes: 2900000
- Prior Contained Metal: 0.24

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The substantial increase in Inferred resources suggests good exploration potential and future growth, although it is the lowest confidence category.

- Positive factor: Inferred resources increased significantly by 6.2 Mt and 333,000 ounces of gold, indicating potential for future conversion.

Evidence · table

> 1.96

Context: 9.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Tonnage Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: 9100000 against 2900000 previously

**Contained Metal Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.

Why it applies: 0.573 against 0.24 previously

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### inferred

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Chelopech · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: silver
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:8825fdbbfafca8abe2b3

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 9100000
- Grade: 9.38
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Contained Metal: 2.744
- Contained Unit: moz.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31
- Prior Tonnes: 2900000

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The substantial increase in Inferred resources suggests good exploration potential and future growth, although it is the lowest confidence category.

- Positive factor: Inferred resources increased significantly by 6.2 Mt and 65 Mlbs of copper, indicating potential for future conversion.

Evidence · table

> 9.38

Context: 9.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Tonnage Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: 9100000 against 2900000 previously

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### inferred

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Chelopech · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: copper
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:8825fdbbfafca8abe2b3

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 9100000
- Grade: 0.57
- Grade Unit: %
- Contained Metal: 114
- Contained Unit: mlbs.
- Cutoff Grade: 0
- Cutoff Unit: $/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31
- Prior Tonnes: 2900000
- Prior Contained Metal: 49

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The substantial increase in Inferred resources suggests good exploration potential and future growth, although it is the lowest confidence category.

- Positive factor: Inferred resources increased significantly by 6.2 Mt and 65 Mlbs of copper, indicating potential for future conversion.

Evidence · table

> 0.57

Context: 9.1

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Tonnage Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.

Why it applies: 9100000 against 2900000 previously

**Contained Metal Growth**

Polarity: positive

Definition: True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.

Why it applies: 114 against 49 previously

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: gold
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:58892ab38b5c7ed5c1c9

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 26700000
- Grade: 1.4
- Grade Unit: moz.
- Contained Metal: 1.4
- Contained Unit: moz.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates potential for additional mineralization at lower cut-off values.

Evidence · table

> 1.4

Context: 26.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: silver
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:58892ab38b5c7ed5c1c9

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 26700000
- Grade: 6.1
- Grade Unit: moz.
- Contained Metal: 6.1
- Contained Unit: moz.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates potential for additional mineralization at lower cut-off values.

Evidence · table

> 6.1

Context: 26.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: copper
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:58892ab38b5c7ed5c1c9

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 26700000
- Grade: 276
- Grade Unit: mlbs.
- Contained Metal: 276
- Contained Unit: mlbs.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates potential for additional mineralization at lower cut-off values.

Evidence · table

> 276

Context: 26.7

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: gold
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:59f364bc894ba0c2ab35

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 19600000
- Grade: 1.2
- Grade Unit: moz.
- Contained Metal: 1.2
- Contained Unit: moz.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates potential for additional mineralization at lower cut-off values.

Evidence · table

> 1.2

Context: 19.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: silver
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:59f364bc894ba0c2ab35

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 19600000
- Grade: 5.1
- Grade Unit: moz.
- Contained Metal: 5.1
- Contained Unit: moz.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates potential for additional mineralization at lower cut-off values.

Evidence · table

> 5.1

Context: 19.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: copper
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:59f364bc894ba0c2ab35

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 19600000
- Grade: 242
- Grade Unit: mlbs.
- Contained Metal: 242
- Contained Unit: mlbs.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates potential for additional mineralization at lower cut-off values.

Evidence · table

> 242

Context: 19.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: gold
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:9c582a3fa7e7c3b2ffb6

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 12900000
- Grade: 1
- Grade Unit: moz.
- Contained Metal: 1
- Contained Unit: moz.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates potential for additional mineralization at lower cut-off values.

Evidence · table

> 1.0

Context: 12.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: silver
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:9c582a3fa7e7c3b2ffb6

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 12900000
- Grade: 4.2
- Grade Unit: moz.
- Contained Metal: 4.2
- Contained Unit: moz.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates potential for additional mineralization at lower cut-off values.

Evidence · table

> 4.2

Context: 12.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: copper
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:9c582a3fa7e7c3b2ffb6

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 12900000
- Grade: 205
- Grade Unit: mlbs.
- Contained Metal: 205
- Contained Unit: mlbs.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates potential for additional mineralization at lower cut-off values.

Evidence · table

> 205

Context: 12.9

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

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Chelopech · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: gold
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:2a1ca3e7f21c10c29d99

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 11400000
- Grade: 0.9
- Grade Unit: moz.
- Contained Metal: 0.9
- Contained Unit: moz.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates potential for additional mineralization at lower cut-off values.

Evidence · table

> 0.9

Context: 11.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/dpm-metals-extends-chelopech-mine-life-to-ten-years-provides-updated-mineral-res--911c1fc8-51bf-4f50-ba00-52d84fe05aac#fact-resource-facts-37)

Chelopech · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: silver
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:2a1ca3e7f21c10c29d99

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 11400000
- Grade: 3.9
- Grade Unit: moz.
- Contained Metal: 3.9
- Contained Unit: moz.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates potential for additional mineralization at lower cut-off values.

Evidence · table

> 3.9

Context: 11.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

### indicated

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/dpm-metals-extends-chelopech-mine-life-to-ten-years-provides-updated-mineral-res--911c1fc8-51bf-4f50-ba00-52d84fe05aac#fact-resource-facts-38)

Chelopech · copper

#### Identity

- Project: Chelopech
- Commodity: copper
- Region: bulgaria
- Reported Region: Bulgaria
- Ticker: DPM

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2025-05-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Malcolm Titley, Nick MacNulty, Ross Overall
- Resource group id: resource:2a1ca3e7f21c10c29d99

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 11400000
- Grade: 194
- Grade Unit: mlbs.
- Contained Metal: 194
- Contained Unit: mlbs.

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2025-05-31

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2026-02-05T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This fact is part of a grade/tonnage sensitivity analysis, showing the potential for increased resources at a lower profit indicator, which could be relevant in a higher metal price environment.

- Positive factor: Demonstrates potential for additional mineralization at lower cut-off values.

Evidence · table

> 194

Context: 11.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Undisclosed**

Polarity: negative

Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**Resource Update**

Polarity: neutral

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

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

## How Atlas produces this analysis

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