Fredonia Mining Inc. Commences 10,000 Metre Drill Program at El Dorado-Monserrat Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Fredonia Mining Inc.
- Ticker
- FRED
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Resource update, Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 22:51:52 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Fredonia Mining Inc. has commenced a 10,000-metre diamond drill program at its El Dorado-Monserrat gold-silver project in Argentina. The program aims to expand the existing 2.25 Moz AuEq M&I resource through both step-out and infill drilling.
Reasoning: The announcement of a large-scale drill program to expand an existing resource is a positive development for an exploration-stage company.
Positive factors
- Commencement of a significant 10,000m drill program
- Existing M&I resource of 2.25 Moz AuEq
- Targeting expansion and resource upgrading
- Proximity to Cerro Vanguardia mine
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The program includes targeted infill drilling to increase geological confidence.
Evidence · text
“increasing geological confidence within selected portions of the current resource through targeted infill drilling”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The program aims to extend known zones of mineralization.
Evidence · text
“focus on extending known zones of mineralization”
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The project is located close to the Cerro Vanguardia mine.
Evidence · text
“located close to AngloGold Ashanti’s approximately 200,000 oz./yr Au-Ag Cerro Vanguardia mine”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The resource estimate is based on a NI 43-101 Technical Report.
Evidence · text
“NI 43-101 Technical Report” dated November 14, 2024”
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: Mario Alfaro, P. Geo., is named as the Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“prepared by Mario Alfaro, P. Geo., and Fernando Ganem, P. Geo.”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (1)
Fact 1El Dorado-MonserratNeeds review: drill_no_hole_idView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Dorado-Monserrat
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- argentina
- Ticker
- FRED
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- drill_no_hole_id
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Commencement of a 10,000m program is a significant operational milestone.
Positive factors
- Large scale program
Evidence · text
“commencement of a 10,000-metre diamond drill program”
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
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: drill_program_type is "mixed"
Resource Estimates (8)
indicatedEl Dorado-Monserrat · goldTonnes: 36481300Grade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.66Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Dorado-Monserrat
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- FRED
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mario Alfaro, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:66db70a222f6320bb08a
- Deposit or zone
- North
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 36481300
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.66
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The resource is being restated/referenced from a previous report dated Nov 2024.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“0.56”
Context: 36,481.3
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
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
indicatedEl Dorado-Monserrat · silverTonnes: 36481300Grade: 18.52Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Dorado-Monserrat
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- FRED
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mario Alfaro, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:66db70a222f6320bb08a
- Deposit or zone
- North
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 36481300
- Grade
- 18.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The resource is being restated/referenced from a previous report dated Nov 2024.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“18.52”
Context: 36,481.3
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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
measuredEl Dorado-Monserrat · goldTonnes: 35554400Grade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.756Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Dorado-Monserrat
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- FRED
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mario Alfaro, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:2942326a35393108340d
- Deposit or zone
- North
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 35554400
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.756
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The resource is being restated/referenced from a previous report dated Nov 2024.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“0.66”
Context: 35,554.4
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 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
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
measuredEl Dorado-Monserrat · silverTonnes: 35554400Grade: 20.26Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Dorado-Monserrat
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- FRED
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mario Alfaro, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:2942326a35393108340d
- Deposit or zone
- North
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 35554400
- Grade
- 20.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The resource is being restated/referenced from a previous report dated Nov 2024.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“20.26”
Context: 35,554.4
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 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
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
indicatedEl Dorado-Monserrat · goldTonnes: 7906300Grade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.151Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Dorado-Monserrat
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- FRED
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mario Alfaro, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:f6fdc82e376ed9256bfa
- Deposit or zone
- South
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 7906300
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.151
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The resource is being restated/referenced from a previous report dated Nov 2024.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“0.60”
Context: 7,906.3
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
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
indicatedEl Dorado-Monserrat · silverTonnes: 7906300Grade: 14.22Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Dorado-Monserrat
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- FRED
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mario Alfaro, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:f6fdc82e376ed9256bfa
- Deposit or zone
- South
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 7906300
- Grade
- 14.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The resource is being restated/referenced from a previous report dated Nov 2024.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“14.22”
Context: 7,906.3
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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
measuredEl Dorado-Monserrat · goldTonnes: 1406100Grade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.026Contained Unit: mozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Dorado-Monserrat
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- FRED
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mario Alfaro, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:95d8e684ce10c81385bc
- Deposit or zone
- South
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 1406100
- Grade
- 0.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.026
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The resource is being restated/referenced from a previous report dated Nov 2024.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“0.58”
Context: 1,406.1
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 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
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
measuredEl Dorado-Monserrat · silverTonnes: 1406100Grade: 12.64Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- El Dorado-Monserrat
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- argentina
- Reported Region
- Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
- Ticker
- FRED
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Mario Alfaro, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:95d8e684ce10c81385bc
- Deposit or zone
- South
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 1406100
- Grade
- 12.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2024-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The resource is being restated/referenced from a previous report dated Nov 2024.
Positive factors
- Significant contained metal
Evidence · table
“12.64”
Context: 1,406.1
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 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
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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