# Meridian Announces Inclusion in the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF \(GDXJ\) Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/meridian-announces-inclusion-in-the-vaneck-junior-gold-miners-etf-gdxj--a8b229f1-b801-4337-85b4-ee6e6df53708 Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/MNO.TO/press-releases/6765392094206157 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-09-14T06:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Meridian Mining plc - Ticker: MNO - Exchange: Unavailable - Region: Brazil - Primary commodity: Gold - Secondary commodities: Copper, Silver - Document categories: Resource update, Other - Extracted: 2026-09-14 06:47:50 UTC Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas summary Meridian Mining plc has announced its inclusion in the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF \(GDXJ\), effective September 18, 2026. The company notes this milestone reflects the de-risking and progression of its Cabaçal gold-copper project in Brazil. Reasoning: The announcement of inclusion in the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF is a significant corporate milestone that enhances institutional visibility and trading liquidity. - Positive factor: Inclusion in a major global ETF \(GDXJ\) - Positive factor: Increased visibility and liquidity - Positive factor: Validation of project progression Facts used in scoring: 3 ## Classification and evidence **Nearology Play** Polarity: neutral Story-specific tag Definition: Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. Why it applies: The company mentions expanding the Santa Helena area and regional exploration in the Cabaçal VMS Belt. Evidence · text > Expanding the initial resource inventory at the Santa Helena area through extension of Santa Helena Central, and new discoveries; ## Extracted facts Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record. ## Resource Estimates (3) ### probable [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/meridian-announces-inclusion-in-the-vaneck-junior-gold-miners-etf-gdxj--a8b229f1-b801-4337-85b4-ee6e6df53708#fact-resource-facts-0) Cabaçal · gold Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Cabaçal - Commodity: gold - Region: brazil - Reported Region: Brazil - Ticker: MNO #### Resource scope - Estimate type: reserve - Resource group id: resource:04aaccded5e0af344caa #### Resource Data - Category: probable - Tonnes: 41700000 - Grade: 0.63 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 0.25 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold equivalent #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a restatement of the March 2025 PFS technical report reserves. Evidence · text > The Cabaçal Mineral Reserve estimate in the PFS consists of Proven and Probable reserves of 41.7 million tonnes at 0.63g/t gold, 0.44% copper and 1.64g/t silver \(at a 0.25 g/t gold equivalent cut-off grade\). #### Tags used in scoring **Probable Reserve** Polarity: positive Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. Why it applies: category is "probable" **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 **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 **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### probable [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/meridian-announces-inclusion-in-the-vaneck-junior-gold-miners-etf-gdxj--a8b229f1-b801-4337-85b4-ee6e6df53708#fact-resource-facts-1) Cabaçal · copper Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Cabaçal - Commodity: copper - Region: brazil - Reported Region: Brazil - Ticker: MNO #### Resource scope - Estimate type: reserve - Resource group id: resource:04aaccded5e0af344caa #### Resource Data - Category: probable - Tonnes: 41700000 - Grade: 0.44 - Grade Unit: % - Cutoff Grade: 0.25 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold equivalent #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a restatement of the March 2025 PFS technical report reserves. Evidence · text > Cabaçal Mineral Reserve estimate in the PFS consists of Proven and Probable reserves of 41.7 million tonnes at 0.63g/t gold, 0.44% copper and 1.64g/t silver \(at a 0.25 g/t gold equivalent cut-off grade\). #### Tags used in scoring **Probable Reserve** Polarity: positive Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. Why it applies: category is "probable" **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 **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 **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ### probable [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/meridian-announces-inclusion-in-the-vaneck-junior-gold-miners-etf-gdxj--a8b229f1-b801-4337-85b4-ee6e6df53708#fact-resource-facts-2) Cabaçal · silver Historical result Needs review: historical\_restatement #### Identity - Project: Cabaçal - Commodity: silver - Region: brazil - Reported Region: Brazil - Ticker: MNO #### Resource scope - Estimate type: reserve - Resource group id: resource:04aaccded5e0af344caa #### Resource Data - Category: probable - Tonnes: 41700000 - Grade: 1.64 - Grade Unit: g/t - Cutoff Grade: 0.25 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold equivalent #### Review - Needs Review: Yes - Review Reason: historical\_restatement - Historical: Yes - Historical Source Date: 2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: This is a restatement of the March 2025 PFS technical report reserves. Evidence · text > Cabaçal Mineral Reserve estimate in the PFS consists of Proven and Probable reserves of 41.7 million tonnes at 0.63g/t gold, 0.44% copper and 1.64g/t silver \(at a 0.25 g/t gold equivalent cut-off grade\). #### Tags used in scoring **Probable Reserve** Polarity: positive Definition: Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. Why it applies: category is "probable" **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 **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 **PFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports **DFS-Supporting** Polarity: neutral Definition: Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports ## 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.