Ero Announces Result of Year-Long Value-Creation Initiative at Xavantina, Commences First Gold Concentrate Sales in Q4 2025
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Ero Copper Corp.
- Ticker
- ERO
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 22:55:42 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Ero Copper Corp. announced an updated NI 43-101 compliant mineral reserve and resource estimate for its Xavantina Operations in Brazil, effective June 30, 2025. The update includes meaningful increases in Measured and Indicated gold resources, now totaling 664,000 ounces, and a maiden inferred mineral resource of 29,000 ounces from high-grade gold concentrates stockpiled since 2012. The company has commenced initial sales of these concentrates and expects to significantly bolster gold sales over the next 12 to 18 months.
Reasoning: Ero Copper announced a new NI 43-101 compliant resource estimate for its Xavantina Operations, showing meaningful increases in Measured and Indicated gold resources and a maiden inferred resource for gold concentrates from stockpiles. This, combined with the commencement of gold concentrate sales, represents significant value creation and de-risking for the project, supported by operational improvements and ongoing exploration success.
Positive factors
- Significant increase in Measured and Indicated gold resources, enhancing project confidence and potential for future reserve conversion.
- Maiden inferred mineral resource estimate for high-grade gold concentrates from stockpiles, representing new value unlocked from existing operations.
- Commencement of gold concentrate sales, providing immediate monetization of a previously unmonetized asset.
- Successful transition to mechanized underground mining, indicating operational improvements and efficiency.
- Ongoing exploration efforts continue to extend mineralization, suggesting further growth potential.
- Resource estimate is NI 43-101 compliant and signed off by a Qualified Person, ensuring high reporting standards.
Facts used in scoring: 14
Classification and evidence
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The mineral reserve and resource estimate for the Xavantina Operations is an update of its National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) compliant mineral reserve and resource estimate.
Evidence · text
“National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) compliant mineral reserve and resource estimate”
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: The 2025 mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates are prepared under the supervision of and verified by Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho, who is a “qualified person” within the meanings of NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“prepared under the supervision of and verified by Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho, SME RM (04317974), MAIG (No. 8444), FAusIMM (No. 329148) and Manager, Resources & Reserves of the Company who is a “qualified person” within the meanings of NI 43-101.”
Category Upgradepositive
Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
Why it applies: The ongoing exploration efforts resulted in meaningful increases in overall measured and indicated resources.
Evidence · text
“meaningful increases in overall measured and indicated resources”
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: The overall measured and indicated resources now total 664,000 ounces, indicating growth in contained metal.
Evidence · text
“meaningful increases in overall measured and indicated resources, which now total 664,000 ounces”
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: A maiden inferred mineral resource estimate of approximately 29,000 ounces was determined for high-grade gold concentrate.
Evidence · text
“maiden inferred mineral resource estimate of approximately 29,000 ounces (24,000 tonnes at 37.4 grams per tonne ("gpt")) in high-grade, marketable gold concentrate”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document provides an update of its National Instrument 43-101 compliant mineral reserve and resource estimate.
Evidence · text
“update of its National Instrument 43-101 (“NI 43-101”) compliant mineral reserve and resource estimate”
Underground Miningneutral · Story-specific tag
No canonical definition is currently available.
Why it applies: The resource estimate was constrained using a minimum stope dimension and a cut-off based on underground mining costs, and the mine plan incorporates the Sublevel Stoping (SLS) mining method.
Evidence · text
“a cut-off of 1.46 gpt based on underground mining and processing costs of US$107 per tonne and a gold price of US$2,500 per ounce. The 2025 mine plan incorporates the Sublevel Stoping (SLS) mining method”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: A cut-off of 1.46 gpt based on underground mining and processing costs was used for the mineral resource estimate.
Evidence · text
“a cut-off of 1.46 gpt based on underground mining and processing costs of US$107 per tonne and a gold price of US$2,500 per ounce”
Mill Routeneutral
Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
Why it applies: the document describes a flotation route ("concentrate")
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (14)
provenXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 221000Grade: 6.48Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 46.1Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:8d71baefcfddfb86eb39
- Deposit or zone
- Santo Antônio Vein
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- proven
- Tonnes
- 221000
- Grade
- 6.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 46.1
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Brasil Ltda., SGS Geosol - Laboratórios Ltda, ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Proven Reserve for Santo Antônio Vein shows a high-grade, economically viable portion of the resource, contributing to the overall project confidence.
Positive factors
- Proven Reserve category indicates high confidence in economic viability.
- Grade of 6.48 g/t Au is high-grade for underground gold mining.
Evidence · table
“6.48”
Context: 221
Tags used in scoring
Proven Reservepositive
Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "proven"
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
probableXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 1793000Grade: 6.98Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 402.5Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:c49a4b9bcbe2d88ba817
- Deposit or zone
- Santo Antônio Vein
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 1793000
- Grade
- 6.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 402.5
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Brasil Ltda., SGS Geosol - Laboratórios Ltda, ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Probable Reserve for Santo Antônio Vein represents a substantial, high-grade, and economically viable portion of the resource, contributing significantly to the project's overall value.
Positive factors
- Probable Reserve category indicates good confidence in economic viability.
- Grade of 6.98 g/t Au is high-grade for underground gold mining.
- Significant contained metal of 402.5 koz Au.
Evidence · table
“6.98”
Context: 1,793
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
measuredXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 312000Grade: 8.05Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 80.8Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:506766ea5bb6aaaea7e3
- Deposit or zone
- Santo Antônio Vein
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 312000
- Grade
- 8.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 80.8
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Brasil Ltda., SGS Geosol - Laboratórios Ltda, ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Measured Resource for Santo Antônio Vein demonstrates high geological confidence with a world-class grade, providing a strong foundation for future reserve conversion.
Positive factors
- Measured Resource category indicates high geological confidence.
- Grade of 8.05 g/t Au is world-class for underground gold mining.
Evidence · table
“8.05”
Context: 312
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
indicatedXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 1949000Grade: 8.75Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 548.2Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:3d3597fa2aff6f701cb0
- Deposit or zone
- Santo Antônio Vein
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1949000
- Grade
- 8.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 548.2
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Brasil Ltda., SGS Geosol - Laboratórios Ltda, ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Indicated Resource for Santo Antônio Vein shows a substantial, high-grade resource with good geological confidence, contributing significantly to the overall increase in M&I resources.
Positive factors
- Indicated Resource category indicates good geological confidence.
- Grade of 8.75 g/t Au is world-class for underground gold mining.
- Significant contained metal of 548.2 koz Au.
- Meaningful increases in overall measured and indicated resources.
Evidence · table
“8.75”
Context: 1,949
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 1057000Grade: 9.31Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 316.5Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:4124e3c018bcfb518b1b
- Deposit or zone
- Santo Antônio Vein
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1057000
- Grade
- 9.31
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 316.5
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Brasil Ltda., SGS Geosol - Laboratórios Ltda, ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Inferred Resource for Santo Antônio Vein shows high-grade potential but requires further drilling to upgrade its confidence category for economic studies.
Positive factors
- Grade of 9.31 g/t Au is world-class for underground gold mining.
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource category has lower geological confidence and cannot support economic studies alone.
Evidence · table
“9.31”
Context: 1,057
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
probableXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 82000Grade: 6.65Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 17.6Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:f9b01d7b67de146a3f6e
- Deposit or zone
- Matinha Vein
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 82000
- Grade
- 6.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 17.6
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Brasil Ltda., SGS Geosol - Laboratórios Ltda, ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Probable Reserve for Matinha Vein is a smaller, but high-grade and economically viable contribution to the overall reserve base.
Positive factors
- Probable Reserve category indicates good confidence in economic viability.
- Grade of 6.65 g/t Au is high-grade for underground gold mining.
Evidence · table
“6.65”
Context: 82
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
indicatedXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 98000Grade: 11.11Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 35.1Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:d0dd25bafa0674cf0a28
- Deposit or zone
- Matinha Vein
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 98000
- Grade
- 11.11
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 35.1
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Brasil Ltda., SGS Geosol - Laboratórios Ltda, ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Indicated Resource for Matinha Vein, though small, boasts a world-class grade, adding high-quality ounces to the resource base.
Positive factors
- Indicated Resource category indicates good geological confidence.
- Grade of 11.11 g/t Au is world-class for underground gold mining.
Evidence · table
“11.11”
Context: 98
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 84000Grade: 7.26Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 19.7Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:d0563015cc1f8a3f5e78
- Deposit or zone
- Matinha Vein
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 84000
- Grade
- 7.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 19.7
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Brasil Ltda., SGS Geosol - Laboratórios Ltda, ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The Inferred Resource for Matinha Vein, while high-grade, requires further drilling to increase confidence and support economic evaluation.
Positive factors
- Grade of 7.26 g/t Au is high-grade for underground gold mining.
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource category has lower geological confidence and cannot support economic studies alone.
Evidence · table
“7.26”
Context: 84
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 24000Grade: 37.41Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 29.3Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:4349a65fa34205c1e770
- Deposit or zone
- Gold Concentrates
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 24000
- Grade
- 37.41
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 29.3
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- Xavantina laboratory, ALS Brasil Ltda., ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: This maiden inferred resource for high-grade gold concentrates from stockpiles represents a significant new value stream for the company, with sales already commencing.
Positive factors
- Maiden inferred mineral resource estimate for gold concentrates, representing new value unlocked.
- Exceptional grade of 37.41 g/t Au, indicating high-value material.
- Commencement of sales from this material, providing immediate monetization.
Evidence · table
“37.41”
Context: 24
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
provenXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 221000Grade: 6.48Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 46.1Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:f09a85fe0047c35efa3d
- Deposit or zone
- Total Xavantina Operations
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- proven
- Tonnes
- 221000
- Grade
- 6.48
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 46.1
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Brasil Ltda., SGS Geosol - Laboratórios Ltda, ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total Proven Reserve for Xavantina Operations confirms a high-confidence, economically viable portion of the overall project.
Positive factors
- Proven Reserve category indicates high confidence in economic viability.
- Grade of 6.48 g/t Au is high-grade for underground gold mining.
Evidence · table
“6.48”
Context: 221
Tags used in scoring
Proven Reservepositive
Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "proven"
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
probableXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 1875000Grade: 6.97Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 420.1Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:c8469c80d8066308c17a
- Deposit or zone
- Total Xavantina Operations
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 1875000
- Grade
- 6.97
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 420.1
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Brasil Ltda., SGS Geosol - Laboratórios Ltda, ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total Probable Reserve for Xavantina Operations represents a substantial, high-grade, and economically viable portion of the project's overall value.
Positive factors
- Probable Reserve category indicates good confidence in economic viability.
- Grade of 6.97 g/t Au is high-grade for underground gold mining.
- Significant contained metal of 420.1 koz Au.
Evidence · table
“6.97”
Context: 1,875
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
measuredXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 312000Grade: 8.05Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 80.8Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:12935c7c96e573c67c06
- Deposit or zone
- Total Xavantina Operations
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 312000
- Grade
- 8.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 80.8
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Brasil Ltda., SGS Geosol - Laboratórios Ltda, ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total Measured Resource for Xavantina Operations demonstrates high geological confidence with a world-class grade, providing a strong foundation for future reserve conversion.
Positive factors
- Measured Resource category indicates high geological confidence.
- Grade of 8.05 g/t Au is world-class for underground gold mining.
Evidence · table
“8.05”
Context: 312
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
indicatedXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 2047000Grade: 8.86Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 583.3Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:9f9ae0cdf98517b80bef
- Deposit or zone
- Total Xavantina Operations
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2047000
- Grade
- 8.86
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 583.3
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Brasil Ltda., SGS Geosol - Laboratórios Ltda, ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total Indicated Resource for Xavantina Operations shows a substantial, high-grade resource with good geological confidence, contributing significantly to the overall increase in M&I resources.
Positive factors
- Indicated Resource category indicates good geological confidence.
- Grade of 8.86 g/t Au is world-class for underground gold mining.
- Significant contained metal of 583.3 koz Au.
- Meaningful increases in overall measured and indicated resources.
Evidence · table
“8.86”
Context: 2,047
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredXavantina Operations · goldTonnes: 1166000Grade: 9.75Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 365.4Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Xavantina Operations
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- brazil
- Reported Region
- Mato Grosso State, Brazil
- Ticker
- ERO
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2022-10-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mr. Cid Gonçalves Monteiro Filho
- Resource group id
- resource:c7860ca69deabde8a8a2
- Deposit or zone
- Total Xavantina Operations
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1166000
- Grade
- 9.75
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 365.4
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.46
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-06-30
Lab
- Laboratory
- ALS Brasil Ltda., SGS Geosol - Laboratórios Ltda, ALS Peru S.A.
Location
- Loc. Confidence
- medium
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total Inferred Resource for Xavantina Operations shows high-grade potential but requires further drilling to upgrade its confidence category for economic studies.
Positive factors
- Grade of 9.75 g/t Au is world-class for underground gold mining.
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource category has lower geological confidence and cannot support economic studies alone.
Evidence · table
“9.75”
Context: 1,166
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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