NGEx Welcomes Lundin Mining as New Partner at Los Helados
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- NGEx Minerals Ltd.
- Ticker
- NGEX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Chile
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Resource update, Agreement transaction
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 15:03:33 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
NGEx Minerals has welcomed Lundin Mining as a new minority partner at the Los Helados Project in Chile following a transaction with JX Advanced Metals. The project is a large-scale copper-gold-silver resource with significant potential synergies due to its proximity to the operating Caserones mine.
Reasoning: The announcement of a new strategic partner (Lundin Mining) for a large-scale, advanced-stage copper project with significant infrastructure synergies is highly material and positive.
Positive factors
- Strategic partnership with Lundin Mining
- Proximity to Caserones operating infrastructure
- Large-scale copper-gold-silver resource
- High-quality precious metal-rich copper concentrate indicated by metallurgy
Facts used in scoring: 9
Classification and evidence
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The Mineral Resource estimate was reviewed and approved by a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Bob Carmichael, B.A.Sc., P.Eng. who is the Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The cut-off grade for the Mineral Resource estimate is explicitly stated as 0.33% CuEq.
Evidence · text
“Mineral Resources are estimated at a cut-off grade of 0.33 g/t CuEq”
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: Bob Carmichael is named as the Qualified Person responsible for the technical disclosure.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Bob Carmichael, B.A.Sc., P.Eng. who is the Qualified Person”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (9)
indicatedLos Helados · copperTonnes: 2080000000Grade: 18.4Grade Unit: billion lbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Los Helados
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- NGEX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bob Carmichael
- Resource group id
- resource:f5f4254fb152c16530a9
- Deposit or zone
- Los Helados
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2080000000
- Grade
- 18.4
- Grade Unit
- billion lbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.33
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-29
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.51
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated copper grade of 0.4% in a large 2.08Bt resource.
Positive factors
- Large tonnage
Evidence · table
“18.4”
Context: 2.08
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedLos Helados · goldTonnes: 2080000000Grade: 10.2Grade Unit: million ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Los Helados
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- NGEX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bob Carmichael
- Resource group id
- resource:f5f4254fb152c16530a9
- Deposit or zone
- Los Helados
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2080000000
- Grade
- 10.2
- Grade Unit
- million oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.33
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-29
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.51
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated gold grade of 0.15 g/t.
Evidence · table
“10.2”
Context: 2.08
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedLos Helados · silverTonnes: 2080000000Grade: 97.5Grade Unit: million ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Los Helados
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- NGEX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bob Carmichael
- Resource group id
- resource:f5f4254fb152c16530a9
- Deposit or zone
- Los Helados
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2080000000
- Grade
- 97.5
- Grade Unit
- million oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.33
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-29
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.51
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated silver grade of 1.5 g/t.
Evidence · table
“97.5”
Context: 2.08
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredLos Helados · copperTonnes: 1080000000Grade: 8.2Grade Unit: billion lbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Los Helados
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- NGEX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bob Carmichael
- Resource group id
- resource:3d2b916942a9549a96cb
- Deposit or zone
- Los Helados
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1080000000
- Grade
- 8.2
- Grade Unit
- billion lbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.33
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-29
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.42
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred copper grade of 0.34%.
Evidence · table
“8.2”
Context: 1.08
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredLos Helados · goldTonnes: 1080000000Grade: 3.6Grade Unit: million ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Los Helados
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- NGEX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bob Carmichael
- Resource group id
- resource:3d2b916942a9549a96cb
- Deposit or zone
- Los Helados
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1080000000
- Grade
- 3.6
- Grade Unit
- million oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.33
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-29
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.42
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred gold grade of 0.1 g/t.
Evidence · table
“3.6”
Context: 1.08
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredLos Helados · silverTonnes: 1080000000Grade: 50.2Grade Unit: million ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Los Helados
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- NGEX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bob Carmichael
- Resource group id
- resource:3d2b916942a9549a96cb
- Deposit or zone
- Los Helados
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1080000000
- Grade
- 50.2
- Grade Unit
- million oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.33
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-29
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.42
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred silver grade of 1.4 g/t.
Evidence · table
“50.2”
Context: 1.08
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedLos Helados · copperTonnes: 510000000Grade: 6.3Grade Unit: billion lbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Los Helados
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- NGEX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bob Carmichael
- Resource group id
- resource:2d9e55e1a01b3e40d360
- Deposit or zone
- Los Helados
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 510000000
- Grade
- 6.3
- Grade Unit
- billion lbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.33
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-29
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.72
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated copper grade of 0.4% in a large 2.08Bt resource. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Large tonnage
Evidence · table
“6.3”
Context: 0.51
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedLos Helados · goldTonnes: 510000000Grade: 3.5Grade Unit: million ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Los Helados
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- NGEX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bob Carmichael
- Resource group id
- resource:2d9e55e1a01b3e40d360
- Deposit or zone
- Los Helados
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 510000000
- Grade
- 3.5
- Grade Unit
- million oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.33
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-29
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.72
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated copper grade of 0.4% in a large 2.08Bt resource. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Large tonnage
Evidence · table
“3.5”
Context: 0.51
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedLos Helados · silverTonnes: 510000000Grade: 30.2Grade Unit: million ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Los Helados
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- chile
- Reported Region
- Chile
- Ticker
- NGEX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Bob Carmichael
- Resource group id
- resource:2d9e55e1a01b3e40d360
- Deposit or zone
- Los Helados
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 510000000
- Grade
- 30.2
- Grade Unit
- million oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.33
- Cutoff Unit
- % CuEq
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-29
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.72
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated copper grade of 0.4% in a large 2.08Bt resource. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Large tonnage
Evidence · table
“30.2”
Context: 0.51
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
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