Fredonia Provides El Dorado Monserrat Project and Corporate Update
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, Economic study
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 22:34:19 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Fredonia Mining Inc. provided an update on its El Dorado Monserrat (EDM) Project in Argentina, noting the completion of 3,500m of drilling and the advancement of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) due in August 2026. The project holds a Measured and Indicated resource of approximately 2.25 Moz AuEq, and the company has expanded its land position through strategic acquisitions.
Reasoning: The company is providing a progress update on its flagship project, highlighting a substantial existing resource, ongoing drilling, and the advancement of a PEA, alongside strategic corporate strengthening.
Positive factors
- Significant gold-equivalent resource of 2.25 Moz
- Strategic land acquisitions expanding project footprint
- Appointment of highly experienced mining executive
- Ongoing drilling program advancing towards PEA completion
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
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 dated November 14, 2024.
Evidence · text
“as defined in the Company's NI 43-101 Technical Report”
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: Mario Alfaro Cortes, a Qualified Person, reviewed and approved the technical information.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Mario Alfaro Cortes, a Qualified Person”
Infill Drillingneutral
Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
Why it applies: The current drilling campaign includes infill drilling to increase geological confidence.
Evidence · text
“including results from infill drilling designed to increase geological confidence”
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: The company is currently advancing a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).
Evidence · text
“The PEA continues to advance on track for completion by the end of August 2026”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (10)
measuredEl Dorado Monserrat · goldTonnes: 35554.4Grade: 0.66Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.756Contained Unit: mozView 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 Cortes, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:db5d38110324e5bef66e
- Deposit or zone
- North
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 35554.4
- Grade
- 0.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.756
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured resource component of the North zone.
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
indicatedEl Dorado Monserrat · goldTonnes: 36481.3Grade: 0.56Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.66Contained Unit: mozView 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 Cortes, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:73ea34b0e9af684a4924
- Deposit or zone
- North
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 36481.3
- Grade
- 0.56
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.66
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the North zone.
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
measuredEl Dorado Monserrat · goldTonnes: 1406.1Grade: 0.58Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.026Contained Unit: mozView 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 Cortes, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:9d1d1183bb8fc2b93ea0
- Deposit or zone
- South
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 1406.1
- Grade
- 0.58
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.026
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured resource component of the South zone.
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
indicatedEl Dorado Monserrat · goldTonnes: 7906.3Grade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.151Contained Unit: mozView 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 Cortes, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:3a3183abb21204eb0be4
- Deposit or zone
- South
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 7906.3
- Grade
- 0.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.151
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the South zone.
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
measuredEl Dorado Monserrat · silverTonnes: 35554.4Grade: 20.26Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 23.159Contained Unit: mozView 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 Cortes, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:db5d38110324e5bef66e
- Deposit or zone
- North
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 35554.4
- Grade
- 20.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 23.159
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct component of North Measured resource.
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
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: 36481.3Grade: 18.52Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 21.721Contained Unit: mozView 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 Cortes, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:73ea34b0e9af684a4924
- Deposit or zone
- North
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 36481.3
- Grade
- 18.52
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 21.721
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct component of North Indicated resource.
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
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: 1406.1Grade: 12.64Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.571Contained Unit: mozView 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 Cortes, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:9d1d1183bb8fc2b93ea0
- Deposit or zone
- South
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 1406.1
- Grade
- 12.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.571
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct component of South Measured resource.
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
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: 7906.3Grade: 14.22Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 3.616Contained Unit: mozView 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 Cortes, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:3a3183abb21204eb0be4
- Deposit or zone
- South
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 7906.3
- Grade
- 14.22
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 3.616
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver byproduct component of South Indicated resource.
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
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: 81348.1Grade: 2.4Grade Unit: g/tView 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 Cortes, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:17f4abbe4fa1b35283d1
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 81348.1
- Grade
- 2.4
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the North zone. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Evidence · table
“2.4”
Context: 81,348.1
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
indicatedEl Dorado Monserrat · silverTonnes: 81348.1Grade: 65.64Grade Unit: g/tView 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 Cortes, Fernando Ganem
- Resource group id
- resource:17f4abbe4fa1b35283d1
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 81348.1
- Grade
- 65.64
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-11-14
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the North zone. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Evidence · table
“65.64”
Context: 81,348.1
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
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