Element 29 Adds Third Drill Rig to Accelerate the Ongoing Drill Program at its Elida Porphyry Cu-Mo-Ag Deposit in Perú

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Element 29 Resources Inc.
Ticker
ECU
Exchange
TSX
Region
Perú
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Molybdenum, Silver
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update, Capital raise
Extracted
2026-09-19 20:59:55 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Element 29 Resources Inc. has mobilized a third drill rig to accelerate its exploration program at the Elida Porphyry Cu-Mo-Ag deposit in Perú, aiming to expand the existing Inferred Mineral Resource. The company also announced the exercise of warrants, generating CAD$4.6 million in gross proceeds to fund the campaign and working capital.

Reasoning: The company is significantly accelerating its exploration at a known porphyry deposit by adding a third rig, targeting resource expansion and high-grade cores, supported by recent warrant exercises.

Positive factors

  • Acceleration of drill program with third rig
  • Targeting high-grade Cu-core at depth
  • Expansion potential beyond existing pit shell
  • Successful warrant exercise providing liquidity

Negative factors

  • Uncertainty regarding whether exploration will result in tonnage/grade increases

Facts used in scoring: 15

Classification and evidence

Step-Out Extensionpositive

Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.

Why it applies: Drilling is designed to test potential for resource expansion beyond the current mineral resource constraining pit shell.

Evidence · text

“New drill holes will test the potential for resource expansion beyond the current mineral resource constraining pit shell”

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: Upper portions of holes are intended to infill to strengthen confidence in the existing Mineral Resource.

Evidence · text

“the upper portions of the holes infill to strengthen confidence in the existing Mineral Resource”

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: The release mentions a NI 43-101 Technical Report prepared by a Qualified Person.

Evidence · text

“prepared in accordance with Form 43-101F1 by Marc Jutras, PEng MASc, Principal, Mineral Resources, Ginto Consulting Inc., a Qualified Person”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

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

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (12)

ELID033Elida · copperGrade: 0.39Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1039.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ELID033
Project
Elida
Commodity
copper
Region
perú
Reported Region
perú
Ticker
ECU

Geometry

Grade
0.39
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1039.6 m
From
69.9 m
To
1109.6 m
Hole Depth
1109.6 m
Intercept Depth
69.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ELID033:69.9-1109.6

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept reported for context.

Evidence · text

“previously intersected 1,039.6 m of 0.54% CuEq (0.39% Cu, 0.036% Mo, 2.96 g/t Ag) from bedrock surface at 69.9 m”

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project is situated at a moderate elevation between 1,500 m and 2,000 m with access to transportation routes to coas"

ELID033Elida · molybdenumGrade: 0.036Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1039.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ELID033
Project
Elida
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
perú
Reported Region
perú
Ticker
ECU

Geometry

Grade
0.036
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1039.6 m
From
69.9 m
To
1109.6 m
Hole Depth
1109.6 m
Intercept Depth
69.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ELID033:69.9-1109.6

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept reported for context.

Evidence · text

“previously intersected 1,039.6 m of 0.54% CuEq (0.39% Cu, 0.036% Mo, 2.96 g/t Ag) from bedrock surface at 69.9 m”

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project is situated at a moderate elevation between 1,500 m and 2,000 m with access to transportation routes to coas"

ELID033Elida · silverGrade: 2.96Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1039.6 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ELID033
Project
Elida
Commodity
silver
Region
perú
Reported Region
perú
Ticker
ECU

Geometry

Grade
2.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
1039.6 m
From
69.9 m
To
1109.6 m
Hole Depth
1109.6 m
Intercept Depth
69.9 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ELID033:69.9-1109.6

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept reported for context.

Evidence · text

“previously intersected 1,039.6 m of 0.54% CuEq (0.39% Cu, 0.036% Mo, 2.96 g/t Ag) from bedrock surface at 69.9 m”

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project is situated at a moderate elevation between 1,500 m and 2,000 m with access to transportation routes to coas"

ELID033Elida · copperGrade: 0.56Grade Unit: %Intercept: 310.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ELID033
Project
Elida
Commodity
copper
Region
perú
Reported Region
perú
Ticker
ECU

Geometry

Grade
0.56
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
310.1 m
From
799.5 m
To
1109.6 m
Hole Depth
1109.6 m
Intercept Depth
799.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ELID033:799.5-1109.6

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical high-grade sub-interval reported for context.

Evidence · text

“including 310.1 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.56% Cu, 0.040% Mo, 3.49 g/t Ag) from 799.5 m to the end of hole at 1,109.6 m”

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project is situated at a moderate elevation between 1,500 m and 2,000 m with access to transportation routes to coas"

ELID033Elida · molybdenumGrade: 0.04Grade Unit: %Intercept: 310.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ELID033
Project
Elida
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
perú
Reported Region
perú
Ticker
ECU

Geometry

Grade
0.04
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
310.1 m
From
799.5 m
To
1109.6 m
Hole Depth
1109.6 m
Intercept Depth
799.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ELID033:799.5-1109.6

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical high-grade sub-interval reported for context.

Evidence · text

“including 310.1 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.56% Cu, 0.040% Mo, 3.49 g/t Ag) from 799.5 m to the end of hole at 1,109.6 m”

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project is situated at a moderate elevation between 1,500 m and 2,000 m with access to transportation routes to coas"

ELID033Elida · silverGrade: 3.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 310.1 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ELID033
Project
Elida
Commodity
silver
Region
perú
Reported Region
perú
Ticker
ECU

Geometry

Grade
3.49
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
310.1 m
From
799.5 m
To
1109.6 m
Hole Depth
1109.6 m
Intercept Depth
799.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ELID033:799.5-1109.6

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical high-grade sub-interval reported for context.

Evidence · text

“including 310.1 m of 0.71% CuEq (0.56% Cu, 0.040% Mo, 3.49 g/t Ag) from 799.5 m to the end of hole at 1,109.6 m”

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project is situated at a moderate elevation between 1,500 m and 2,000 m with access to transportation routes to coas"

ELID023Elida · copperGrade: 0.24Grade Unit: %Intercept: 523.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ELID023
Project
Elida
Commodity
copper
Region
perú
Reported Region
perú
Ticker
ECU

Geometry

Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
523.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept reported for context.

Evidence · text

“ELID023, which returned 523.5 m of 0.35% CuEq (0.24% Cu, 0.024% Mo, 2.9 g/t Ag)”

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project is situated at a moderate elevation between 1,500 m and 2,000 m with access to transportation routes to coas"

ELID023Elida · molybdenumGrade: 0.024Grade Unit: %Intercept: 523.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ELID023
Project
Elida
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
perú
Reported Region
perú
Ticker
ECU

Geometry

Grade
0.024
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
523.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept reported for context.

Evidence · text

“ELID023, which returned 523.5 m of 0.35% CuEq (0.24% Cu, 0.024% Mo, 2.9 g/t Ag)”

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project is situated at a moderate elevation between 1,500 m and 2,000 m with access to transportation routes to coas"

ELID023Elida · silverGrade: 2.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 523.5 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ELID023
Project
Elida
Commodity
silver
Region
perú
Reported Region
perú
Ticker
ECU

Geometry

Grade
2.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
523.5 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical intercept reported for context.

Evidence · text

“ELID023, which returned 523.5 m of 0.35% CuEq (0.24% Cu, 0.024% Mo, 2.9 g/t Ag)”

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project is situated at a moderate elevation between 1,500 m and 2,000 m with access to transportation routes to coas"

ELID023Elida · copperGrade: 0.41Grade Unit: %Intercept: 91 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ELID023
Project
Elida
Commodity
copper
Region
perú
Reported Region
perú
Ticker
ECU

Geometry

Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
91 m
From
87 m
To
178 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ELID023:87-178

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical high-grade sub-interval reported for context.

Evidence · text

“including 91 m of 0.56% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.032% Mo, 4.1 g/t Ag) from bedrock surface at 87 m”

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project is situated at a moderate elevation between 1,500 m and 2,000 m with access to transportation routes to coas"

ELID023Elida · molybdenumGrade: 0.032Grade Unit: %Intercept: 91 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ELID023
Project
Elida
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
perú
Reported Region
perú
Ticker
ECU

Geometry

Grade
0.032
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
91 m
From
87 m
To
178 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ELID023:87-178

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical high-grade sub-interval reported for context.

Evidence · text

“including 91 m of 0.56% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.032% Mo, 4.1 g/t Ag) from bedrock surface at 87 m”

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project is situated at a moderate elevation between 1,500 m and 2,000 m with access to transportation routes to coas"

ELID023Elida · silverGrade: 4.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 91 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
ELID023
Project
Elida
Commodity
silver
Region
perú
Reported Region
perú
Ticker
ECU

Geometry

Grade
4.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
91 m
From
87 m
To
178 m
Intercept Depth
87 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
ELID023:87-178

QA/QC

QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2022-01-19T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Historical high-grade sub-interval reported for context.

Evidence · text

“including 91 m of 0.56% CuEq (0.41% Cu, 0.032% Mo, 4.1 g/t Ag) from bedrock surface at 87 m”

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

Nearology Playneutral

Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.

Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The project is situated at a moderate elevation between 1,500 m and 2,000 m with access to transportation routes to coas"

Resource Estimates (3)

inferredElida · copperTonnes: 321700000Grade: 0.32Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Elida
Commodity
copper
Region
perú
Reported Region
Perú
Ticker
ECU

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Marc Jutras
Resource group id
resource:066f6ddb16aaf03ffe5e
Deposit or zone
Elida
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
321700000
Grade
0.32
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2022-09-20

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Baseline inferred resource estimate provided for context.

Evidence · text

“outlined 321.7 million tonnes of 0.32% Cu, 0.029% Mo and 2.61 g/t Ag at a 0.2% Cu cut-off grade”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 3.1 years before this release

inferredElida · molybdenumTonnes: 321700000Grade: 0.029Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Elida
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
perú
Reported Region
Perú
Ticker
ECU

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Marc Jutras
Resource group id
resource:066f6ddb16aaf03ffe5e
Deposit or zone
Elida
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
321700000
Grade
0.029
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2022-09-20

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Baseline inferred resource estimate provided for context.

Evidence · text

“outlined 321.7 million tonnes of 0.32% Cu, 0.029% Mo and 2.61 g/t Ag at a 0.2% Cu cut-off grade”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 3.1 years before this release

inferredElida · silverTonnes: 321700000Grade: 2.61Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Elida
Commodity
silver
Region
perú
Reported Region
Perú
Ticker
ECU

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2022-09-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Marc Jutras
Resource group id
resource:066f6ddb16aaf03ffe5e
Deposit or zone
Elida
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
321700000
Grade
2.61
Grade Unit
g/t
Cutoff Grade
0.2
Cutoff Unit
% Cu

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2022-09-20

Metal Equivalent

Assumptions Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2025-10-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Baseline inferred resource estimate provided for context.

Evidence · text

“outlined 321.7 million tonnes of 0.32% Cu, 0.029% Mo and 2.61 g/t Ag at a 0.2% Cu cut-off grade”

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 3.1 years before this release

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.