Murchison Minerals Commences Drilling at BMK Project Targeting Copper-Rich Stockwork Zone

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Murchison Minerals Ltd.
Ticker
MUR
Exchange
TSX
Region
Saskatchewan
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Zinc, Silver, Lead, Gold
Document categories
Resource update, Other
Extracted
2026-09-12 16:03:54 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Murchison Minerals has commenced its 2024 Winter Exploration Program at the BMK Project in Saskatchewan, targeting a predicted copper-rich stockwork zone. The program involves approximately 3,500 m of diamond drilling across three priority targets: CST, BMK North Extension, and BMK South Extension.

Reasoning: The announcement focuses on the commencement of a new drilling program rather than new results, while restating a 2018 resource estimate.

Positive factors

  • Commencement of new exploration program
  • Targeting high-priority copper stockwork zone
  • Existing resource base established

Negative factors

  • Resource estimate is historical (2018)

Facts used in scoring: 10

Classification and evidence

Inferred Resourcenegative

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

Why it applies: The resource estimate contains a significant Inferred component (7.6 Mt out of 9.7 Mt total).

Evidence · text

“7.6 Mt of inferred”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

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

Why it applies: The resource estimate is stated to be prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards.

Evidence · text

“2018 NI 43-101 resource estimate”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (10)

indicatedBMK Project · copperTonnes: 2100000Grade: 0.69Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
BMK Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
MUR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Finley Bakker
Resource group id
resource:43046925c38a68b22258
Deposit or zone
BMK Deposit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2100000
Grade
0.69
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2018-09-04

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Restatement of the 2018 NI 43-101 resource estimate.

Positive factors

  • Established resource base

Negative factors

  • Historical data (2018)

Evidence · text

“2.1 Mt indicated at 0.69% Cu, 7.08% Zn, 0.49% Pb, 39.6 g/t Ag, 0.23 g/t Au”

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

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 5.4 years before this release

indicatedBMK Project · zincTonnes: 2100000Grade: 7.08Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
BMK Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
MUR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Finley Bakker
Resource group id
resource:43046925c38a68b22258
Deposit or zone
BMK Deposit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2100000
Grade
7.08
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2018-09-04

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Restatement of the 2018 NI 43-101 resource estimate.

Positive factors

  • Established resource base

Negative factors

  • Historical data (2018)

Evidence · text

“2.1 Mt indicated at 0.69% Cu, 7.08% Zn, 0.49% Pb, 39.6 g/t Ag, 0.23 g/t Au”

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

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 5.4 years before this release

indicatedBMK Project · silverTonnes: 2100000Grade: 39.6Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
BMK Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
MUR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Finley Bakker
Resource group id
resource:43046925c38a68b22258
Deposit or zone
BMK Deposit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2100000
Grade
39.6
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2018-09-04

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Restatement of the 2018 NI 43-101 resource estimate.

Positive factors

  • Established resource base

Negative factors

  • Historical data (2018)

Evidence · text

“2.1 Mt indicated at 0.69% Cu, 7.08% Zn, 0.49% Pb, 39.6 g/t Ag, 0.23 g/t Au”

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

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 5.4 years before this release

indicatedBMK Project · leadTonnes: 2100000Grade: 0.49Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
BMK Project
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
MUR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Finley Bakker
Resource group id
resource:43046925c38a68b22258
Deposit or zone
BMK Deposit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2100000
Grade
0.49
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2018-09-04

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Restatement of the 2018 NI 43-101 resource estimate.

Positive factors

  • Established resource base

Negative factors

  • Historical data (2018)

Evidence · text

“2.1 Mt indicated at 0.69% Cu, 7.08% Zn, 0.49% Pb, 39.6 g/t Ag, 0.23 g/t Au”

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

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 5.4 years before this release

indicatedBMK Project · goldTonnes: 2100000Grade: 0.23Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
BMK Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
MUR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Finley Bakker
Resource group id
resource:43046925c38a68b22258
Deposit or zone
BMK Deposit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
2100000
Grade
0.23
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2018-09-04

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Restatement of the 2018 NI 43-101 resource estimate.

Positive factors

  • Established resource base

Negative factors

  • Historical data (2018)

Evidence · text

“2.1 Mt indicated at 0.69% Cu, 7.08% Zn, 0.49% Pb, 39.6 g/t Ag, 0.23 g/t Au”

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

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 5.4 years before this release

inferredBMK Project · copperTonnes: 7600000Grade: 0.57Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
BMK Project
Commodity
copper
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
MUR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Finley Bakker
Resource group id
resource:de0975f378d116877754
Deposit or zone
BMK Deposit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7600000
Grade
0.57
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2018-09-04

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Restatement of the 2018 NI 43-101 resource estimate.

Positive factors

  • Significant inferred resource

Negative factors

  • Speculative category (Inferred)
  • Historical data (2018)

Evidence · text

“7.6 Mt of inferred at 0.57% Cu, 4.46% Zn, 0.19% Pb, 18.42 g/t Ag, and 0.1 g/t Au”

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

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 5.4 years before this release

inferredBMK Project · zincTonnes: 7600000Grade: 4.46Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
BMK Project
Commodity
zinc
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
MUR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Finley Bakker
Resource group id
resource:de0975f378d116877754
Deposit or zone
BMK Deposit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7600000
Grade
4.46
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2018-09-04

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Restatement of the 2018 NI 43-101 resource estimate.

Positive factors

  • Significant inferred resource

Negative factors

  • Speculative category (Inferred)
  • Historical data (2018)

Evidence · text

“7.6 Mt of inferred at 0.57% Cu, 4.46% Zn, 0.19% Pb, 18.42 g/t Ag, and 0.1 g/t Au”

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

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 5.4 years before this release

inferredBMK Project · silverTonnes: 7600000Grade: 18.42Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
BMK Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
MUR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Finley Bakker
Resource group id
resource:de0975f378d116877754
Deposit or zone
BMK Deposit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7600000
Grade
18.42
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2018-09-04

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Restatement of the 2018 NI 43-101 resource estimate.

Positive factors

  • Significant inferred resource

Negative factors

  • Speculative category (Inferred)
  • Historical data (2018)

Evidence · text

“7.6 Mt of inferred at 0.57% Cu, 4.46% Zn, 0.19% Pb, 18.42 g/t Ag, and 0.1 g/t Au”

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

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 5.4 years before this release

inferredBMK Project · leadTonnes: 7600000Grade: 0.19Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
BMK Project
Commodity
lead
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
MUR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Finley Bakker
Resource group id
resource:de0975f378d116877754
Deposit or zone
BMK Deposit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7600000
Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2018-09-04

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Restatement of the 2018 NI 43-101 resource estimate.

Positive factors

  • Significant inferred resource

Negative factors

  • Speculative category (Inferred)
  • Historical data (2018)

Evidence · text

“7.6 Mt of inferred at 0.57% Cu, 4.46% Zn, 0.19% Pb, 18.42 g/t Ag, and 0.1 g/t Au”

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

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 5.4 years before this release

inferredBMK Project · goldTonnes: 7600000Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: g/tHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
BMK Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_sk
Reported Region
Saskatchewan
Ticker
MUR

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Finley Bakker
Resource group id
resource:de0975f378d116877754
Deposit or zone
BMK Deposit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
7600000
Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2018-09-04

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2024-01-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Restatement of the 2018 NI 43-101 resource estimate.

Positive factors

  • Significant inferred resource

Negative factors

  • Speculative category (Inferred)
  • Historical data (2018)

Evidence · text

“7.6 Mt of inferred at 0.57% Cu, 4.46% Zn, 0.19% Pb, 18.42 g/t Ag, and 0.1 g/t Au”

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

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

No Contained Metalnegative

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

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

Stale Estimatenegative

Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.

Why it applies: effective date is 5.4 years before this release

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