PAN GLOBAL ANNOUNCES MAIDEN MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES FOR THE ESCACENA PROJECT IN THE IBERIAN PYRITE BELT, SPAIN
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Pan Global Resources Inc.
- Ticker
- PGZ
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- southern Spain
- Primary commodity
- Copper
- Secondary commodities
- Tin, Silver, Gold
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 19:01:11 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Pan Global Resources has announced maiden Mineral Resource Estimates for the La Romana (Cu-Sn-Ag) and Cañada Honda (Au-Cu-Ag) deposits at its Escacena Project in Spain. La Romana features a significant Measured and Indicated resource of 32.4 Mt, while Cañada Honda is currently reported as a 5.0 Mt Inferred resource.
Reasoning: The announcement of maiden mineral resource estimates for two distinct deposits (La Romana and Cañada Honda) represents a major technical milestone for the Escacena Project.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource establishment
- High proportion of Measured and Indicated resources at La Romana
- Significant in-pit component identified
- NI 43-101 compliant
- Multiple commodities (Cu-Sn-Ag and Au-Cu-Ag) reported
Negative factors
- Cañada Honda resource is 100% Inferred
Facts used in scoring: 10
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 announcement explicitly states maiden Mineral Resource Estimates for La Romana and Cañada Honda.
Evidence · text
“PAN GLOBAL ANNOUNCES MAIDEN MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The resources are reported in accordance with NI 43-101 and CIM Definition Standards.
Evidence · text
“Mineral Resources are reported in accordance with NI 43-101”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The Cañada Honda resource is entirely in the Inferred category.
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 5.0
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 10. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (10)
measuredLa Romana · copperTonnes: 26100000Grade: 0.37Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 96Contained Unit: ktView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Romana
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- spain
- Reported Region
- southern Spain
- Ticker
- PGZ
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Steve Hyland, Steve Craig
- Resource group id
- resource:0d7960fc6a5b52355bff
- Deposit or zone
- La Romana
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 26100000
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 96
- Contained Unit
- kt
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.45
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured copper grade at La Romana.
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: 26.1
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
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
measuredLa Romana · tinTonnes: 26100000Grade: 300Grade Unit: ppmView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Romana
- Commodity
- tin
- Region
- spain
- Reported Region
- southern Spain
- Ticker
- PGZ
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Steve Hyland, Steve Craig
- Resource group id
- resource:0d7960fc6a5b52355bff
- Deposit or zone
- La Romana
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 26100000
- Grade
- 300
- Grade Unit
- ppm
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured tin grade at La Romana.
Evidence · table
“300”
Context: 26.1
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
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
measuredLa Romana · silverTonnes: 26100000Grade: 1.49Grade Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Romana
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- spain
- Reported Region
- southern Spain
- Ticker
- PGZ
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Steve Hyland, Steve Craig
- Resource group id
- resource:0d7960fc6a5b52355bff
- Deposit or zone
- La Romana
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 26100000
- Grade
- 1.49
- Grade Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.45
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured silver grade at La Romana.
Evidence · table
“1.49”
Context: 26.1
Tags used in scoring
Measured Resourcepositive
Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "measured"
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
indicatedLa Romana · copperTonnes: 6300000Grade: 0.37Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 23.6Contained Unit: ktView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Romana
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- spain
- Reported Region
- southern Spain
- Ticker
- PGZ
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Steve Hyland, Steve Craig
- Resource group id
- resource:eccf33d27943400905c7
- Deposit or zone
- La Romana
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 6300000
- Grade
- 0.37
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 23.6
- Contained Unit
- kt
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.42
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated copper grade at La Romana.
Evidence · table
“0.37”
Context: 6.3
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
inferredLa Romana · copperTonnes: 4000000Grade: 0.4Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 15.8Contained Unit: ktView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Romana
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- spain
- Reported Region
- southern Spain
- Ticker
- PGZ
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Steve Hyland, Steve Craig
- Resource group id
- resource:13f4aa49304c57ab8c75
- Deposit or zone
- La Romana
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4000000
- Grade
- 0.4
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 15.8
- Contained Unit
- kt
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.42
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred copper grade at La Romana.
Negative factors
- Inferred category
Evidence · table
“0.40”
Context: 4.0
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
inferredCañada Honda · goldTonnes: 5000000Grade: 0.65Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 104.3Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cañada Honda
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- spain
- Reported Region
- southern Spain
- Ticker
- PGZ
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Steve Hyland, Steve Craig
- Resource group id
- resource:d803a2618915f3984698
- Deposit or zone
- Cañada Honda
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5000000
- Grade
- 0.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 104.3
- Contained Unit
- koz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.74
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred gold grade at Cañada Honda.
Negative factors
- Inferred category
Evidence · table
“0.65”
Context: 5.0
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
inferredCañada Honda · copperTonnes: 5000000Grade: 0.14Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 6.8Contained Unit: ktView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cañada Honda
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- spain
- Reported Region
- southern Spain
- Ticker
- PGZ
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Steve Hyland, Steve Craig
- Resource group id
- resource:d803a2618915f3984698
- Deposit or zone
- Cañada Honda
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5000000
- Grade
- 0.14
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 6.8
- Contained Unit
- kt
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.74
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred copper grade at Cañada Honda.
Negative factors
- Inferred category
Evidence · table
“0.14”
Context: 5.0
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
indicatedLa Romana · silverTonnes: 6300000Grade: 0.25Grade Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Romana
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- spain
- Reported Region
- southern Spain
- Ticker
- PGZ
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Steve Hyland, Steve Craig
- Resource group id
- resource:eccf33d27943400905c7
- Deposit or zone
- La Romana
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 6300000
- Grade
- 0.25
- Grade Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.42
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated copper grade at La Romana. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Evidence · table
“0.25”
Context: 6.3
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
inferredLa Romana · silverTonnes: 4000000Grade: 0.18Grade Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- La Romana
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- spain
- Reported Region
- southern Spain
- Ticker
- PGZ
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Steve Hyland, Steve Craig
- Resource group id
- resource:13f4aa49304c57ab8c75
- Deposit or zone
- La Romana
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4000000
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.2
- Cutoff Unit
- % Cu
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.42
- Metal Eq. Unit
- % CuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred copper grade at La Romana. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Inferred category
Evidence · table
“0.18”
Context: 4.0
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
inferredCañada Honda · silverTonnes: 5000000Grade: 0.19Grade Unit: mozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cañada Honda
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- spain
- Reported Region
- southern Spain
- Ticker
- PGZ
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Steve Hyland, Steve Craig
- Resource group id
- resource:d803a2618915f3984698
- Deposit or zone
- Cañada Honda
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 5000000
- Grade
- 0.19
- Grade Unit
- moz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-31
Metal Equivalent
- Metal Eq. Grade
- 0.74
- Metal Eq. Unit
- g/t AuEq
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred gold grade at Cañada Honda. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Negative factors
- Inferred category
Evidence · table
“0.19”
Context: 5.0
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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