Laramide to Update Westmoreland Economic Study
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Laramide Resources Ltd.
- Ticker
- LAM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Queensland, Australia
- Primary commodity
- Uranium
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update, Economic study
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 06:53:56 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Laramide Resources has engaged Lycopodium Limited to update the Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Westmoreland Uranium Project in Queensland, Australia. The update, expected in 1H 2026, will incorporate higher long-term uranium prices and a significantly expanded mineral resource base.
Reasoning: The announcement of a PEA update to reflect higher uranium prices and a larger resource base is a positive catalyst for project valuation, though regulatory risk in Queensland remains a factor.
Positive factors
- Engagement of Lycopodium to update PEA
- Materially higher long-term uranium pricing expected in update
- Significant expansion of the mineral resource base since 2016
- Secured Mining Development Licence (MDL)
Negative factors
- Project advancement depends on Queensland policy clarity
Facts used in scoring: 3
Classification and evidence
PEA Onlyneutral
Only Class 4 / Initial Assessment economics available. Not bankable.
Why it applies: The company is updating a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).
Evidence · text
“engaged Lycopodium Limited (ASX: LYL) to update the Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA")”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The document provides current resource figures (Indicated and Inferred) as context for the upcoming study.
Evidence · text
“Laramide has meaningfully expanded the Westmoreland Mineral Resource”
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: Rhys Davies, a Competent Person and Qualified Person, is named in relation to the exploration results/resource information.
Evidence · text
“Mr. Davies is a Member of The Australasian Institute of Geoscientists... and is a "Qualified Person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 2. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (2)
indicatedWestmoreland Uranium Project · uraniumGrade: 770Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 48.1Contained Unit: million pounds u3o8View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Westmoreland Uranium Project
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- Queensland, Australia
- Ticker
- LAM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- Resource group id
- resource:7bcb88e2fde05e316b7b
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Grade
- 770
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 48.1
- Contained Unit
- million pounds u3o8
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Provides the current Indicated resource baseline for the upcoming PEA update.
Positive factors
- Significant resource base in Indicated category
Evidence · text
“48.1 million pounds U3O8 in the Indicated category at an average grade of 770 ppm”
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
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
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
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
inferredWestmoreland Uranium Project · uraniumGrade: 680Grade Unit: ppmContained Metal: 17.7Contained Unit: million pounds u3o8View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Westmoreland Uranium Project
- Commodity
- uranium
- Region
- australia_qld
- Reported Region
- Queensland, Australia
- Ticker
- LAM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, jorc
- Resource group id
- resource:40b7d6a47a612e176831
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Grade
- 680
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Contained Metal
- 17.7
- Contained Unit
- million pounds u3o8
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Provides the current Inferred resource baseline for the upcoming PEA update.
Positive factors
- Contributes to total resource scale
Negative factors
- Inferred category carries lower geological confidence
Evidence · text
“17.7 million pounds U3O8 in the Inferred category at an average grade of 680 ppm”
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 Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
JORC Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes jorc
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
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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