Ecuador's Copper-Gold Buildout Is Accelerating. This Carried-Interest Play Just Got a Lot More Interesting.
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Salazar Resources Limited
- Ticker
- SRL
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Ecuador
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Tungsten
- Document categories
- Resource update, Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 10:22:19 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Salazar Resources' El Domo project in Ecuador has seen a 121% increase in after-tax NPV to US$573 million following an updated technical study. The update includes expanded Mineral Reserves (7.13 Mt) and Mineral Resources (11.4 Mt M&I), with significant growth in the Inferred category.
Reasoning: The update shows massive economic improvement (NPV) and resource expansion for the El Domo project, which Salazar holds a fully carried interest in.
Positive factors
- Significant NPV increase of 121%
- Expansion of Mineral Reserves and Resources
- Fully carried 25% interest in a mine under construction
- Contained metal growth across all payable elements
Negative factors
- Capital cost revised upward by 14%
- Resource grades modestly lower due to cut-off changes
- Concentration of risk in a single asset (El Domo)
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
Tonnage Growthpositive
Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: Proven and Probable Reserves increased 10% and M&I Resources grew 27%.
Evidence · text
“Proven and Probable Reserves increased 10% from 6.48 million tonnes to 7.13 million tonnes”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The updated technical report was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards.
Evidence · text
“updated independent NI 43-101 Technical Report”
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: Falong Hu (FAusIMM) is named as the qualified person who reviewed and approved the technical disclosure.
Evidence · text
“Mr. Falong Hu (FAusIMM), a qualified person under NI 43-101... reviewed and approved”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (1)
MERC-011tungstenGrade: 2.27Grade Unit: %Intercept: 2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- MERC-011
- Commodity
- tungsten
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- ecuador
- Ticker
- SRL
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.27
- Grade Unit
- %
- Intercept
- 2 m
Classification
- Sample Type
- drill
QA/QC
- QP Signed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- Yes
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A high-grade tungsten sub-interval was identified via re-interpretation of historical data, but it is a single narrow interval with no resource estimate.
Positive factors
- High grade tungsten intercept
Negative factors
- Re-interpretation of historical data, not new drilling
- Single narrow interval
- No mineral resource estimated
Evidence · text
“2.00 metre sub-interval in hole MERC-011 grading 1.80% tungsten — equivalent to 2.27% WO3”
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Data Re-releasenegative
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: the fact restates a prior release
Resource Estimates (11)
probableEl Domo · copperTonnes: 7130000Contained Metal: 137700Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Domo
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- SRL
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Falong Hu
- Resource group id
- resource:aa14cb69bb1d7cc26562
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 7130000
- Contained Metal
- 137700
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Copper reserves increased by 10%.
Positive factors
- 10% increase in contained copper
Evidence · text
“copper up 10% to 137,700 tonnes”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
probableEl Domo · goldTonnes: 7130000Contained Metal: 584000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Domo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- SRL
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Falong Hu
- Resource group id
- resource:aa14cb69bb1d7cc26562
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 7130000
- Contained Metal
- 584000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold reserves increased by 11%.
Positive factors
- 11% increase in contained gold
Evidence · text
“gold up 11% to 584,000 ounces”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
probableEl Domo · zincTonnes: 7130000Contained Metal: 187700Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Domo
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- SRL
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Falong Hu
- Resource group id
- resource:aa14cb69bb1d7cc26562
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 7130000
- Contained Metal
- 187700
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Zinc reserves increased by 16%.
Positive factors
- 16% increase in contained zinc
Evidence · text
“zinc up 16% to 187,700 tonnes”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
probableEl Domo · leadTonnes: 7130000Contained Metal: 18400Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Domo
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- SRL
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Falong Hu
- Resource group id
- resource:aa14cb69bb1d7cc26562
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 7130000
- Contained Metal
- 18400
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lead reserves increased by 14%.
Positive factors
- 14% increase in contained lead
Evidence · text
“lead up 14% to 18,400 tonnes”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
probableEl Domo · silverTonnes: 7130000Contained Metal: 11Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Domo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- SRL
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Falong Hu
- Resource group id
- resource:aa14cb69bb1d7cc26562
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 7130000
- Contained Metal
- 11
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver reserves increased by 15%.
Positive factors
- 15% increase in contained silver
Evidence · text
“silver up 15% to 11.0 million ounces”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
indicatedEl Domo · copperTonnes: 11400000Contained Metal: 211600Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Domo
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- SRL
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Falong Hu
- Resource group id
- resource:42e61b82e8cc037818eb
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 11400000
- Contained Metal
- 211600
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: M&I copper resource expanded in tonnage and contained metal.
Positive factors
- 27% increase in M&I tonnage
Negative factors
- Grades modestly lower due to cut-off changes
Evidence · text
“Measured and Indicated Resources grew 27% from 9.0 million tonnes to 11.4 million tonnes, containing 211,600 tonnes of copper”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
indicatedEl Domo · goldTonnes: 11400000Contained Metal: 775000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Domo
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- SRL
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Falong Hu
- Resource group id
- resource:42e61b82e8cc037818eb
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 11400000
- Contained Metal
- 775000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: M&I gold resource expanded in tonnage and contained metal.
Positive factors
- Contained gold increased in M&I
Negative factors
- Grades modestly lower due to cut-off changes
Evidence · text
“775,000 ounces of gold”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
indicatedEl Domo · zincTonnes: 11400000Contained Metal: 275900Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Domo
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- SRL
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Falong Hu
- Resource group id
- resource:42e61b82e8cc037818eb
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 11400000
- Contained Metal
- 275900
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: M&I zinc resource expanded in tonnage and contained metal.
Positive factors
- Contained zinc increased in M&I
Negative factors
- Grades modestly lower due to cut-off changes
Evidence · text
“275,900 tonnes of zinc”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
indicatedEl Domo · leadTonnes: 11400000Contained Metal: 25200Contained Unit: tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Domo
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- SRL
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Falong Hu
- Resource group id
- resource:42e61b82e8cc037818eb
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 11400000
- Contained Metal
- 25200
- Contained Unit
- t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: M&I lead resource expanded in tonnage and contained metal.
Positive factors
- Contained lead increased in M&I
Negative factors
- Grades modestly lower due to cut-off changes
Evidence · text
“25,200 tonnes of lead”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
indicatedEl Domo · silverTonnes: 11400000Contained Metal: 15.3Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Domo
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- SRL
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Falong Hu
- Resource group id
- resource:42e61b82e8cc037818eb
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 11400000
- Contained Metal
- 15.3
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: M&I silver resource expanded in tonnage and contained metal.
Positive factors
- Contained silver increased in M&I
Negative factors
- Grades modestly lower due to cut-off changes
Evidence · text
“15.3 million ounces of silver”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
inferredEl Domo · copperTonnes: 3800000View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Domo
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- ecuador
- Reported Region
- Ecuador
- Ticker
- SRL
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Falong Hu
- Resource group id
- resource:7e0a8c7c92a78e7c4ac4
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3800000
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Dramatic expansion of Inferred resource signals significant exploration upside.
Positive factors
- 245% increase in Inferred tonnage
Negative factors
- Inferred category is speculative
Evidence · text
“Inferred Resource category expanded dramatically — up 245% from 1.1 million tonnes to 3.8 million tonnes”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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