Panoro Minerals Ltd. Announces Receipt of US$5.2 Million

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Company
Panoro Minerals Ltd.
Ticker
PML
Exchange
TSX
Region
Apurimac, Peru
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Gold, Silver, Molybdenum
Document categories
Resource update, Agreement transaction
Extracted
2026-09-14 18:40:08 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Panoro Minerals has received a US$5.2 million payment from a non-core asset sale, which will fund an expanded 45,000 m drilling program at the Cotabambas Project in Peru. The company also detailed its existing mineral resource, which includes significant copper, gold, and silver components.

Reasoning: The company received a significant cash payment from a non-core asset sale to fund exploration, while also restating its substantial copper-gold-silver resource.

Positive factors

  • Receipt of US$5.2 million cash payment
  • Contingent payments tied to project NPV milestones
  • Expansion of drilling program to 45,000 m
  • Significant existing mineral resource base

Negative factors

  • Contingent payments are subject to future NPV thresholds

Facts used in scoring: 14

Classification and evidence

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The document restates the mineral resource for the Cotabambas Project.

Evidence · text

“Indicated Mineral Resources of 507.3 million tonnes”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (14)

indicatedCotabambas · copperTonnes: 507300000Grade: 0.33Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:0d4bb1f809f136c73b28
Deposit or zone
Cotabambas
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
507300000
Grade
0.33
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard indicated resource component of the project.

Evidence · text

“Indicated Mineral Resources of 507.3 million tonnes grading 0.33% copper”

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

indicatedCotabambas · goldTonnes: 507300000Grade: 0.2Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
gold
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:0d4bb1f809f136c73b28
Deposit or zone
Cotabambas
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
507300000
Grade
0.2
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard indicated resource component of the project.

Evidence · text

“0.20 g/t gold”

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

indicatedCotabambas · silverTonnes: 507300000Grade: 2.42Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
silver
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:0d4bb1f809f136c73b28
Deposit or zone
Cotabambas
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
507300000
Grade
2.42
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard indicated resource component of the project.

Evidence · text

“2.42 g/t silver”

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

indicatedCotabambas · molybdenumTonnes: 507300000Grade: 0.0021Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:0d4bb1f809f136c73b28
Deposit or zone
Cotabambas
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
507300000
Grade
0.0021
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace molybdenum component of the indicated resource.

Evidence · text

“0.0021% molybdenum”

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

inferredCotabambas · copperTonnes: 496000000Grade: 0.27Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:b6d8e323be2119c985c6
Deposit or zone
Cotabambas
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
496000000
Grade
0.27
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource component.

Evidence · text

“Inferred Mineral Resources of 496.0 million tonnes grading 0.27% copper”

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

inferredCotabambas · goldTonnes: 496000000Grade: 0.17Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
gold
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:b6d8e323be2119c985c6
Deposit or zone
Cotabambas
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
496000000
Grade
0.17
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource component.

Evidence · text

“0.17 g/t gold”

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

inferredCotabambas · silverTonnes: 496000000Grade: 2.53Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
silver
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:b6d8e323be2119c985c6
Deposit or zone
Cotabambas
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
496000000
Grade
2.53
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource component.

Evidence · text

“2.53 g/t silver”

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

inferredCotabambas · molybdenumTonnes: 496000000Grade: 0.0027Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:b6d8e323be2119c985c6
Deposit or zone
Cotabambas
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
496000000
Grade
0.0027
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Trace molybdenum component of the inferred resource.

Evidence · text

“0.0027% molybdenum”

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

indicatedCotabambas · copperTonnes: 129000000Grade: 0.7Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:7efbbc7a550395779902
Deposit or zone
higher-grade component
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
129000000
Grade
0.7
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade component of the indicated resource.

Evidence · text

“Indicated Mineral Resource totals of 129.0 million tonnes grading 0.70% Cu”

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

indicatedCotabambas · goldTonnes: 129000000Grade: 0.44Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
gold
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:7efbbc7a550395779902
Deposit or zone
higher-grade component
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
129000000
Grade
0.44
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade component of the indicated resource.

Evidence · text

“0.44 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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

indicatedCotabambas · silverTonnes: 129000000Grade: 4.12Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
silver
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:7efbbc7a550395779902
Deposit or zone
higher-grade component
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
129000000
Grade
4.12
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade component of the indicated resource.

Evidence · text

“4.12 g/t Ag”

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

inferredCotabambas · copperTonnes: 93100000Grade: 0.59Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:a1c13a946298b4284118
Deposit or zone
higher-grade component
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
93100000
Grade
0.59
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade component of the inferred resource.

Evidence · text

“Inferred resources of an estimated 93.1 million tonnes grading 0.59% Cu”

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

inferredCotabambas · goldTonnes: 93100000Grade: 0.41Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
gold
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:a1c13a946298b4284118
Deposit or zone
higher-grade component
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
93100000
Grade
0.41
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade component of the inferred resource.

Evidence · text

“0.41 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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

inferredCotabambas · silverTonnes: 93100000Grade: 5.31Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Cotabambas
Commodity
silver
Region
peru
Reported Region
Apurimac, Peru
Ticker
PML

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2023-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
Resource group id
resource:a1c13a946298b4284118
Deposit or zone
higher-grade component
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
93100000
Grade
5.31
Grade Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2023-11-30

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-06-22T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High-grade component of the inferred resource.

Evidence · text

“5.31 g/t Ag”

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

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

DFS-Supportingneutral

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

Stale Estimatenegative

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

Why it applies: effective date is 2.6 years before this release

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.