IEMR Announces 43-101 Resources Estimate For Pine Tree
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- IEMR Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- IRI
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Molybdenum
- Secondary commodities
- Copper, Silver
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 07:08:39 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
IEMR Resources Inc. has announced a new NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate for the Pine Tree porphyry molybdenum-copper-silver deposit in Nevada. The estimate includes an Indicated resource of 241.3 million tons at a $5.00 GMV cutoff and an Inferred resource of 295.7 million tons. The report highlights a high-grade molybdenum zone and significant potential for low strip ratio open-pit mining.
Reasoning: Maiden 43-101 compliant resource estimate for a large porphyry deposit with significant molybdenum, copper, and silver content.
Positive factors
- Large scale resource tonnage
- High grade Mo zone identified
- NI 43-101 compliant
- Low strip ratio potential
Negative factors
- Metallurgical recoveries assumed at 100%
- Inferred component is significant
Facts used in scoring: 6
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 explicitly stated as NI 43-101 compliant.
Evidence · text
“new 43-101 compliant independent mineral 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: Shaun M. Dykes, P.Geo, is named as the designated qualified person.
Evidence · text
“Mr. Shaun M. Dykes, M.Sc. (Eng), P.Geo... is the designated qualified person”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: A significant portion of the resource is in the Inferred category.
Evidence · table
“591.4”
Context: 295.7
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (6)
indicatedPine Tree · copperTonnes: 241280000Grade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 434.3Contained Unit: million pounds cuView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Pine Tree
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- IRI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Shaun M. Dykes, Gary Giroux
- Resource group id
- resource:cf546f8e4a09045d87da
- Deposit or zone
- Pine Tree
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- unknown
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 241280000
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 434.3
- Contained Unit
- million pounds cu
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- $5.00 GMV
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2012-02-14
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.39
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2012-02-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated copper resource at $5 GMV cutoff.
Positive factors
- Large tonnage
Evidence · table
“434.3”
Context: 591.4
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
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
indicatedPine Tree · molybdenumTonnes: 241280000Grade: 0.09Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 173.6Contained Unit: million pounds moo3View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Pine Tree
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- IRI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Shaun M. Dykes, Gary Giroux
- Resource group id
- resource:cf546f8e4a09045d87da
- Deposit or zone
- Pine Tree
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- unknown
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 241280000
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 173.6
- Contained Unit
- million pounds moo3
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- $5.00 GMV
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2012-02-14
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.39
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % MoS2 Eq.
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2012-02-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated molybdenum resource at $5 GMV cutoff.
Positive factors
- Large tonnage
Evidence · table
“173.6”
Context: 434.3
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
indicatedPine Tree · silverTonnes: 241280000Grade: 2.61Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 11.2Contained Unit: million ounces agView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Pine Tree
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- IRI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Shaun M. Dykes, Gary Giroux
- Resource group id
- resource:cf546f8e4a09045d87da
- Deposit or zone
- Pine Tree
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- unknown
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 241280000
- Grade
- 2.61
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 11.2
- Contained Unit
- million ounces ag
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- $5.00 GMV
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2012-02-14
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2012-02-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated silver resource at $5 GMV cutoff.
Evidence · table
“11.2”
Context: 434.3
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 Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredPine Tree · copperTonnes: 295710000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 591.4Contained Unit: million pounds cuView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Pine Tree
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- IRI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Shaun M. Dykes, Gary Giroux
- Resource group id
- resource:36de8b3f90ffb66fc149
- Deposit or zone
- Pine Tree
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- unknown
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 295710000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 591.4
- Contained Unit
- million pounds cu
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- $5.00 GMV
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2012-02-14
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.29
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2012-02-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred copper resource at $5 GMV cutoff.
Negative factors
- Inferred category
Evidence · table
“591.4”
Context: 295.7
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredPine Tree · molybdenumTonnes: 295710000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 111.7Contained Unit: million pounds moo3View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Pine Tree
- Commodity
- molybdenum
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- IRI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Shaun M. Dykes, Gary Giroux
- Resource group id
- resource:36de8b3f90ffb66fc149
- Deposit or zone
- Pine Tree
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- unknown
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 295710000
- Grade
- 0.1
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 111.7
- Contained Unit
- million pounds moo3
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- $5.00 GMV
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2012-02-14
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.29
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % MoS2 Eq.
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2012-02-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred molybdenum resource at $5 GMV cutoff.
Negative factors
- Inferred category
Evidence · table
“111.7”
Context: 295.7
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
inferredPine Tree · silverTonnes: 295710000Grade: 3.71Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 17.4Contained Unit: million ounces agView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Pine Tree
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- IRI
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Shaun M. Dykes, Gary Giroux
- Resource group id
- resource:36de8b3f90ffb66fc149
- Deposit or zone
- Pine Tree
- Mining method
- combined
- Material type
- unknown
- Resource basis
- gross
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 295710000
- Grade
- 3.71
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 17.4
- Contained Unit
- million ounces ag
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- $5.00 GMV
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2012-02-14
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2012-02-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred silver resource at $5 GMV cutoff.
Negative factors
- Inferred category
Evidence · table
“17.4”
Context: 295.7
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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