# Golden Minerals Announces Resource Estimate For Rodeo Project

Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-announces-resource-estimate-for-rodeo-project--e01adf37-dc02-4667-8217-49345f92fa86

Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/AUMN/news/6639544032537064/golden-minerals-announces-resource-estimate-for-rodeo-project

Publisher: tmx

Original announcement: 2017-01-26T11:45:00.000Z

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published: Unknown date

Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date

- Company: Golden Minerals Company

- Ticker: AUMN

- Exchange: TSX

- Region: Durango State, Mexico

- Primary commodity: Gold

- Secondary commodities: Silver

- Document categories: Resource update

- Extracted: 2026-09-17 11:48:55 UTC

Narrative sentiment: 0.40 · Bullish

## Minestarters Atlas summary

Golden Minerals announced a NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate for its Rodeo gold project in Mexico. The estimate includes two scenarios: a mill processing case \(Indicated 0.4 Mt @ 3.3 g/t Au\) and a heap leach case \(Indicated 3.6 Mt @ 0.8 g/t Au\).

Reasoning: The company announced its first formal mineral resource estimate for the Rodeo project, providing two distinct processing scenarios \(mill and heap leach\) with Indicated and Inferred categories.

- Positive factor: Maiden resource estimate for Rodeo project

- Positive factor: Two processing scenarios provided \(mill and heap leach\)

- Positive factor: NI 43-101 compliant

- Positive factor: QP sign-off provided

Facts used in scoring: 12

## Classification and evidence

**Maiden Resource**

Polarity: neutral

Definition: 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: First formal MRE for the project established via the 2016 drilling program.

Evidence · text

> Golden conducted a 2,080-meter core drilling program in 2016. Shown below are two resource estimates

**NI 43-101 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: The release explicitly states the estimate is NI 43-101 compliant.

Evidence · text

> is pleased to announce the results of a Canadian National Instrument 43-101 \("NI 43-101"\) compliant mineral resource estimate

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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: Geoff Elson from Tetra Tech is named as the independent Qualified Person.

Evidence · text

> Geoff Elson is the independent Qualified Person from Tetra Tech who reviewed and approved this press release.

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: Cutoff grades for both the mill and heap leach scenarios are clearly stated.

Evidence · text

> Table 1 presents a mill grade resource... Table 2 presents a heap leach case

## Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

## Resource Estimates (12)

### indicated

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Rodeo · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Rodeo
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker: AUMN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2017-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Geoff Elson
- Resource group id: resource:06cad6f59039d117b574
- Deposit or zone: Rodeo
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 400000
- Grade: 3.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.83
- Cutoff Unit: AuEq g/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2017-01-25

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for the mill processing scenario.

- Positive factor: Indicated category reported

Evidence · table

> 3.3

Context: 0.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

### indicated

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Rodeo · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Rodeo
- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker: AUMN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2017-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Geoff Elson
- Resource group id: resource:06cad6f59039d117b574
- Deposit or zone: Rodeo
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 400000
- Grade: 11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.83
- Cutoff Unit: AuEq g/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2017-01-25

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade for the mill processing scenario.

Evidence · table

> 11

Context: 0.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

### indicated

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Rodeo · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Rodeo
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker: AUMN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2017-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Geoff Elson
- Resource group id: resource:794e278a93b088994249
- Deposit or zone: Rodeo
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 3600000
- Grade: 0.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.17
- Cutoff Unit: AuEq g/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2017-01-25

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for the heap leach scenario.

- Positive factor: Larger tonnage reported in heap leach case

- Negative factor: Lower grade compared to mill case

Evidence · table

> 0.8

Context: 3.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

### indicated

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Rodeo · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Rodeo
- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker: AUMN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2017-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Geoff Elson
- Resource group id: resource:794e278a93b088994249
- Deposit or zone: Rodeo
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 3600000
- Grade: 12
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.17
- Cutoff Unit: AuEq g/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2017-01-25

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Silver grade for the heap leach scenario.

Evidence · table

> 12

Context: 3.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

### inferred

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Rodeo · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Rodeo
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker: AUMN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2017-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Geoff Elson
- Resource group id: resource:5800166456f3b1076a83
- Deposit or zone: Rodeo
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 3600000
- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.17
- Cutoff Unit: AuEq g/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2017-01-25

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for the heap leach scenario.

- Negative factor: Inferred category

Evidence · table

> 0.4

Context: 3.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

### inferred

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Rodeo · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Rodeo
- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker: AUMN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2017-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Geoff Elson
- Resource group id: resource:5800166456f3b1076a83
- Deposit or zone: Rodeo
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 3600000
- Grade: 11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.17
- Cutoff Unit: AuEq g/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2017-01-25

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for the heap leach scenario.

- Negative factor: Inferred category

Evidence · table

> 11

Context: 3.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

### indicated

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Rodeo · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Rodeo
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker: AUMN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2017-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Geoff Elson
- Resource group id: resource:ab019f07864cba2fcce6
- Deposit or zone: Rodeo
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 0.4
- Grade: 3.3
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.83
- Cutoff Unit: AuEq g/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2017-01-25

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for the mill processing scenario. \(Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.\)

- Positive factor: Indicated category reported

Evidence · table

> 3.3

Context: 0.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

### indicated

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Rodeo · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Rodeo
- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker: AUMN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2017-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Geoff Elson
- Resource group id: resource:ab019f07864cba2fcce6
- Deposit or zone: Rodeo
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 0.4
- Grade: 11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.83
- Cutoff Unit: AuEq g/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2017-01-25

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for the mill processing scenario. \(Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.\)

- Positive factor: Indicated category reported

Evidence · table

> 11

Context: 0.4

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

### indicated

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Rodeo · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Rodeo
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker: AUMN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2017-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Geoff Elson
- Resource group id: resource:c57818c7457e27a0cc82
- Deposit or zone: Rodeo
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 3.6
- Grade: 0.8
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.83
- Cutoff Unit: AuEq g/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2017-01-25

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for the mill processing scenario. \(Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.\)

- Positive factor: Indicated category reported

Evidence · table

> 0.8

Context: 3.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

### indicated

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Rodeo · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Rodeo
- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker: AUMN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2017-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Geoff Elson
- Resource group id: resource:c57818c7457e27a0cc82
- Deposit or zone: Rodeo
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: indicated
- Tonnes: 3.6
- Grade: 12
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.83
- Cutoff Unit: AuEq g/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2017-01-25

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for the mill processing scenario. \(Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.\)

- Positive factor: Indicated category reported

Evidence · table

> 12

Context: 3.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Indicated Resource**

Polarity: positive

Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

### inferred

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Rodeo · gold

#### Identity

- Project: Rodeo
- Commodity: gold
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker: AUMN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2017-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Geoff Elson
- Resource group id: resource:cd45f92fc15d348f01e7
- Deposit or zone: Rodeo
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 3.6
- Grade: 0.4
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.17
- Cutoff Unit: AuEq g/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2017-01-25

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for the heap leach scenario. \(Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.\)

- Negative factor: Inferred category

Evidence · table

> 0.4

Context: 3.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

### inferred

[Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/golden-minerals-announces-resource-estimate-for-rodeo-project--e01adf37-dc02-4667-8217-49345f92fa86#fact-resource-facts-11)

Rodeo · silver

#### Identity

- Project: Rodeo
- Commodity: silver
- Region: mexico
- Reported Region: Durango State, Mexico
- Ticker: AUMN

#### Resource scope

- Estimate type: resource
- Effective date: 2017-01-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101
- QP Signed: Yes
- Qualified person names: Geoff Elson
- Resource group id: resource:cd45f92fc15d348f01e7
- Deposit or zone: Rodeo
- Mining method: open\_pit

#### Resource Data

- Category: inferred
- Tonnes: 3.6
- Grade: 11
- Grade Unit: g/t
- Cutoff Grade: 0.17
- Cutoff Unit: AuEq g/t

#### Prior Estimate

- Resource Date: 2017-01-25

#### Metal Equivalent

- Assumptions Disclosed: Yes

#### Review

- Needs Review: No
- Historical: No

#### Dates

- Event date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for the heap leach scenario. \(Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.\)

- Negative factor: Inferred category

Evidence · table

> 11

Context: 3.6

#### Tags used in scoring

**Inferred Resource**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

**Cut-off Disclosed**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated

**QP/CP Signed**

Polarity: positive

Definition: 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 Compliant**

Polarity: positive

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

Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101

**No Contained Metal**

Polarity: negative

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

Why it applies: contained\_metal was not reported

## How Atlas produces this analysis

Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.
