Endurance Reports Inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate at Reliance, 19.6 Mt at 2.30 gpt Au for 1.45 M oz Gold Inferred
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Endurance Gold Corporation
- Ticker
- EDG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Antimony
- Document categories
- Resource update, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-19 20:35:21 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Endurance Gold Corporation has announced its first Mineral Resource Estimate for the Reliance Gold Project in British Columbia, totaling 19.6 Mt at 2.30 g/t gold (1.45 Moz Au), all classified as Inferred. The resource includes a near-surface open pit component and a higher-grade underground component, supported by positive initial flotation metallurgy.
Reasoning: The announcement of an inaugural 1.45 Moz gold resource is a major milestone for a grassroots discovery, though the lack of Indicated/Measured categories and the need for further metallurgical optimization on antimony are noted.
Positive factors
- Inaugural MRE establishes a significant baseline for the Reliance Project
- High-grade underground component (2.58 gpt Au)
- Positive initial metallurgy indicating marketable concentrate
- Infrastructure and road access already in place
Negative factors
- 100% Inferred resource status limits immediate economic viability
- Antimony presence noted as a potential metallurgical complexity
Facts used in scoring: 7
Classification and evidence
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. No prior estimate exists, so every change band is not applicable.
Why it applies: The company reports an 'inaugural Mineral Resource Estimate' for the Reliance Project.
Evidence · text
“inaugural Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate (" MRE ")”
All Inferrednegative
M&I share below the weak bound — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
Why it applies: The entire reported resource is in the Inferred category.
Evidence · text
“inaugural Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The MRE was completed in accordance with NI 43-101 standards.
Evidence · text
“In accordance with the 2014 Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum ("CIM") Definition Standards and Canadian National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101")”
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: Marc Jutras, P.Eng, M.A.Sc. is named as the Qualified Person for the MRE.
Evidence · text
“The Mineral Resource Estimate was prepared by Marc Jutras, P.Eng, M.A.Sc., Principal, 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: Cut-off grades for both open pit (0.30 gpt Au) and underground (1.0 gpt Au) are clearly stated.
Evidence · text
“base case cut-off grade of 0.30 gpt Au for open pit (Zone OP), and 1.0 gpt Au for underground (Zone UG)”
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: Metallurgical testwork utilized a flotation process.
Evidence · text
“flotation tests using a simple and conventional flotation process were completed”
Gravity Routeneutral
Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
Why it applies: the document describes a gravity route ("gravity")
Single Domain Onlynegative
Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
Why it applies: only one composite was tested
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 7. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (5)
inferredReliance Gold Project · goldTonnes: 19600000Grade: 2.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1.45Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Reliance Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- EDG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Marc Jutras
- Resource group id
- resource:a4acc6378f10fe0418ce
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 19600000
- Grade
- 2.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1.45
- Contained Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- gpt Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-01-08
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large maiden resource but lacks geological confidence categories.
Positive factors
- Significant scale for an inaugural estimate
Negative factors
- Entirely Inferred category
Evidence · table
“2.30”
Context: 19.6
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredReliance Gold Project · goldTonnes: 15600000Grade: 2.23Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1.12Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Reliance Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- EDG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Marc Jutras
- Resource group id
- resource:12df1e372e4b0de3b192
- Deposit or zone
- Zone OP
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 15600000
- Grade
- 2.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1.12
- Contained Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- gpt Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-01-08
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard near-surface component of the resource.
Positive factors
- Contributes majority of total ounces
Negative factors
- Inferred only
Evidence · text
“15.6 Mt grading 2.23 gpt Au, for 1.12 Moz contained gold reporting to the open pit”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredReliance Gold Project · goldTonnes: 4000000Grade: 2.58Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.33Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Reliance Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- EDG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Marc Jutras
- Resource group id
- resource:a4d558c13875a194335a
- Deposit or zone
- Zone UG
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4000000
- Grade
- 2.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.33
- Contained Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- gpt Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-01-08
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade underground component provides depth potential.
Positive factors
- Higher grade than surface resource
Negative factors
- Inferred only
Evidence · text
“Underground Inferred Mineral Resource: 4.0 Mt grading 2.58 gpt Au for 0.33 Moz contained gold”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredReliance Gold Project · goldTonnes: 15600000Grade: 2.23Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1.12Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Reliance Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- EDG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Marc Jutras
- Resource group id
- resource:2746f57a506fb9bd7c4c
- Deposit or zone
- Open Pit
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Material type
- oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 15600000
- Grade
- 2.23
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1.12
- Contained Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.3
- Cutoff Unit
- gpt Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-01-08
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Standard near-surface component of the resource. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Contributes majority of total ounces
Negative factors
- Inferred only
Evidence · table
“2.23”
Context: 15.6
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredReliance Gold Project · goldTonnes: 4000000Grade: 2.58Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.33Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Reliance Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- EDG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Marc Jutras
- Resource group id
- resource:0bff1b170841730f724e
- Deposit or zone
- Underground
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4000000
- Grade
- 2.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.33
- Contained Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- gpt Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-01-08
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade underground component provides depth potential. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Higher grade than surface resource
Negative factors
- Inferred only
Evidence · table
“2.58”
Context: 4.0
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Metallurgical Results (2)
flotationReliance Gold Project · goldRecovery: 80 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Reliance Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- EDG
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Test Type
- flotation
- Processing Route
- flotation
- Sample
- sulphide mineralization composite
Recovery
- Recovery
- 80 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
- Conc. Grade
- 50
- Conc. Grade Unit
- gpt
Lab
- Consultant
- Chris Martin
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Initial flotation results are positive but require further optimization for cleaner concentrate and antimony.
Positive factors
- Achieved 80% recovery in cleaner flotation
Negative factors
- Antimony recovery not yet optimized
Evidence · text
“Initial cleaner flotation testwork yielded a concentrate grade of 50 gpt gold at 80% gold recovery”
Tags used in scoring
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: processing_route matches the flotation signal
Fact 2Reliance Gold Project · antimonyHead Grade: 0.24Head Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Reliance Gold Project
- Commodity
- antimony
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia, Canada
- Ticker
- EDG
Test Work
- Program Status
- preliminary
- Sample
- sulphide mineralization composite
Recovery
- Head Grade
- 0.24
- Head Grade Unit
- %
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-01-19T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Antimony is present but recovery/separation is a future work item.
Negative factors
- Antimony separation not yet completed
Evidence · text
“The sulphide composite for the initial test work assayed 6.74 gpt gold and 0.24% antimony”
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