# 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--f78098cb-49f4-482c-83c4-c312392664a7 Original source: https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/314114/Meridian-Announces-Inclusion-in-the-VanEck-Junior-Gold-Miners-ETF-GDXJ Publisher: newsfile 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 06:47:27 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 inclusion reflects the progression and de-risking of its Cabaçal gold-copper project in Brazil. Reasoning: The announcement of inclusion in a leading junior gold miners ETF is a significant corporate milestone that enhances institutional access and market visibility. - Positive factor: Inclusion in a major global ETF \(GDXJ\) increases visibility and liquidity - Positive factor: Reflects de-risking of the advanced-stage Cabaçal Project Facts used in scoring: 3 ## Classification and evidence **Resource Update** Polarity: neutral Story-specific tag Definition: Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. Why it applies: The document mentions the Cabaçal Mineral Reserve estimate from the PFS. Evidence · text > Cabaçal Mineral Reserve estimate in the PFS consists of Proven and Probable reserves ## 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--f78098cb-49f4-482c-83c4-c312392664a7#fact-resource-facts-0) Cabaçal · gold #### Identity - Project: Cabaçal - Commodity: gold - Region: brazil - Reported Region: Brazil - Ticker: MNO #### Resource scope - Estimate type: reserve - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - Resource group id: resource:e2ee53a1b4fceb3175e2 - Deposit or zone: Cabaçal - Material type: sulphide - Resource basis: gross #### 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: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Reserve grade reported as part of the PFS technical report context. - Positive factor: Part of a PFS Mineral Reserve estimate 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 #### 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 **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 **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--f78098cb-49f4-482c-83c4-c312392664a7#fact-resource-facts-1) Cabaçal · copper #### Identity - Project: Cabaçal - Commodity: copper - Region: brazil - Reported Region: Brazil - Ticker: MNO #### Resource scope - Estimate type: reserve - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - Resource group id: resource:e2ee53a1b4fceb3175e2 - Deposit or zone: Cabaçal - Material type: sulphide - Resource basis: gross #### Resource Data - Category: probable - Tonnes: 41700000 - Grade: 0.44 - Grade Unit: % - Cutoff Grade: 0.25 - Cutoff Unit: g/t gold equivalent #### Review - Needs Review: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Reserve grade reported as part of the PFS technical report context. Evidence · text > 41.7 million tonnes at 0.63g/t gold, 0.44% copper #### 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 **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 **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--f78098cb-49f4-482c-83c4-c312392664a7#fact-resource-facts-2) Cabaçal · silver #### Identity - Project: Cabaçal - Commodity: silver - Region: brazil - Reported Region: Brazil - Ticker: MNO #### Resource scope - Estimate type: reserve - Reporting standards: ni\_43\_101 - Resource group id: resource:e2ee53a1b4fceb3175e2 - Deposit or zone: Cabaçal - Material type: sulphide - Resource basis: gross #### 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: No - Historical: No #### Dates - Event date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z Reasoning: Reserve grade reported as part of the PFS technical report context. Evidence · text > 41.7 million tonnes at 0.63g/t gold, 0.44% copper and 1.64g/t silver #### 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 **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 **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.