Pacific Ridge Announces Filing of NI 43-101 Technical Report for Kliyul Copper-Gold Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd.
- Ticker
- PEX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Gold, Silver
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 19:05:42 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. has filed an NI 43-101 technical report for the Kliyul copper-gold project, announcing a maiden Inferred Mineral Resource for the Kliyul Main Zone (KMZ). The resource comprises 334.1 Mt at 0.33% CuEq, containing 1.11 billion pounds of copper and 2.74 million ounces of gold. The project is a 6-km long porphyry trend in Northcentral British Columbia.
Reasoning: The filing of a maiden NI 43-101 technical report for a large-scale copper-gold porphyry project is a major milestone, though the resource is entirely in the speculative Inferred category and lacks site-specific metallurgical validation.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource established
- Large scale porphyry-style tonnage
- Mineralization remains open in multiple directions
Negative factors
- 100% Inferred category
- No metallurgical testing performed to date
- Recoveries are estimated based on peer projects
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. No prior estimate exists, so every change band is not applicable.
Why it applies: The report supports the initial mineral resource estimate for the Kliyul Main Zone.
Evidence · text
“in support of the initial mineral resource estimate ("MRE")”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The entire reported resource for KMZ is in the Inferred category.
Evidence · text
“in the Inferred Mineral Resource category”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The technical report was prepared in accordance with NI 43-101 standards.
Evidence · text
“prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101”
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative · Story-specific tag
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: While the QP reviewed the database, specific assay QA/QC protocols (blanks, standards, etc.) are not detailed in this summary release.
Evidence · text
“LGGC completed an audit of the project drill hole database”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (4)
inferredKliyul · copperTonnes: 334100000Grade: 0.15Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1110Contained Unit: mlbsView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kliyul
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- PEX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Susan Lomas
- Resource group id
- resource:efe88b01b27083c7ea52
- Deposit or zone
- Kliyul Main Zone
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 334100000
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1110
- Contained Unit
- mlbs
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-31
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large copper component of the maiden resource.
Positive factors
- Significant copper tonnage
Negative factors
- Inferred category only
Evidence · table
“0.15”
Context: 334,100,000
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
inferredKliyul · goldTonnes: 334100000Grade: 0.26Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2.74Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kliyul
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- PEX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Susan Lomas
- Resource group id
- resource:efe88b01b27083c7ea52
- Deposit or zone
- Kliyul Main Zone
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 334100000
- Grade
- 0.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2.74
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-31
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold component of the maiden resource.
Positive factors
- Significant gold content
Negative factors
- Inferred category only
Evidence · table
“0.26”
Context: 334,100,000
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
inferredKliyul · silverTonnes: 334100000Grade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 10.22Contained Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kliyul
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- PEX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Susan Lomas
- Resource group id
- resource:efe88b01b27083c7ea52
- Deposit or zone
- Kliyul Main Zone
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 334100000
- Grade
- 0.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 10.22
- Contained Unit
- moz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-31
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver component of the maiden resource.
Positive factors
- Silver byproduct
Negative factors
- Inferred category only
Evidence · table
“0.95”
Context: 334,100,000
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
inferredKliyul · copperTonnes: 334100000View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Kliyul
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- PEX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Susan Lomas
- Resource group id
- resource:efe88b01b27083c7ea52
- Deposit or zone
- Kliyul Main Zone
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 334100000
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-31
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.33
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Headline CuEq grade for the maiden resource.
Positive factors
- Maiden CuEq reported
Negative factors
- Inferred category only
Evidence · table
“0.33”
Context: 334,100,000
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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