Pelangio Exploration Inc. Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Mineral Resource Estimate Update on Its Manfo Project and Provides Exploration Update
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Pelangio Exploration Inc.
- Ticker
- PX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Ghana
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update, Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 19:02:42 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Pelangio Exploration Inc. has filed an updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for its Manfo Gold Project in Ghana. The update reports a total Indicated resource of 441,000 oz and an Inferred resource of 396,000 oz, representing significant growth over the 2013 maiden estimate due to higher gold price assumptions and the addition of the Nkansu deposit.
Reasoning: The update shows massive growth in both Indicated and Inferred gold ounces compared to the 2013 maiden estimate, driven by higher gold prices and expanded deposit coverage.
Positive factors
- Substantial tonnage and ounce growth vs 2013 maiden estimate
- Addition of a fourth deposit (Nkansu) to the resource
- High gold price assumption ($2,600/oz) used for optimization
- NI 43-101 compliant with multiple QP sign-offs
Negative factors
- Large portion of resource (396koz) remains in the Inferred category
Facts used in scoring: 6
Classification and evidence
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The report is a filed NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Manfo Gold Project.
Evidence · text
“Files NI 43-101 Technical Report”
Tonnage Growthpositive
Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: Indicated tonnage increased from 3.97 Mt in 2013 to 11.79 Mt in 2025.
Evidence · table
“197”
Context: 3,973
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: Indicated gold ounces increased by 126% compared to the 2013 maiden estimate.
Evidence · text
“increase of 126% in estimated gold ounces in the Indicated category”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: A significant portion of the resource (396koz) is in the Inferred category.
Evidence · text
“396,000 ounces of gold at an average grade of 0.77 g/t Au”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (6)
indicatedManfo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 55000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2000Contained Unit: 000' ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Manfo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- PX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Simon Meadows Smith, Andrew Netherwood
- Resource group id
- resource:8f349afd64dbdd879e46
- Deposit or zone
- Oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 55000
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2000
- Contained Unit
- 000' oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated oxide intercept from the 2025 update table.
Evidence · table
“1.30”
Context: 55
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
indicatedManfo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 458000Grade: 1.7Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 25000Contained Unit: 000' ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Manfo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- PX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Simon Meadows Smith, Andrew Netherwood
- Resource group id
- resource:06d0ac8dbbc75c5e6b3c
- Deposit or zone
- Transition
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 458000
- Grade
- 1.7
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 25000
- Contained Unit
- 000' oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.35
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated transition intercept from the 2025 update table.
Evidence · table
“1.70”
Context: 458
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
indicatedManfo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 11274000Grade: 1.14Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 414000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Manfo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- PX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Simon Meadows Smith, Andrew Netherwood
- Resource group id
- resource:6c590dab3d248a9eb902
- Deposit or zone
- Fresh
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 11274000
- Grade
- 1.14
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 414000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.35
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Major indicated fresh rock component of the resource.
Evidence · table
“1.14”
Context: 11,274
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredManfo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 1024000Grade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 23000Contained Unit: 000' ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Manfo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- PX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Simon Meadows Smith, Andrew Netherwood
- Resource group id
- resource:67dbb720350953965250
- Deposit or zone
- Oxide
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 1024000
- Grade
- 0.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 23000
- Contained Unit
- 000' oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred oxide component.
Negative factors
- Inferred category limits economic confidence
Evidence · table
“0.69”
Context: 1,024
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredManfo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 2017000Grade: 0.79Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 51000Contained Unit: 000' ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Manfo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- PX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Simon Meadows Smith, Andrew Netherwood
- Resource group id
- resource:9307f17473eb5bfef526
- Deposit or zone
- Transition
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2017000
- Grade
- 0.79
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 51000
- Contained Unit
- 000' oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.35
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred transition component.
Negative factors
- Inferred category limits economic confidence
Evidence · table
“0.79”
Context: 2,017
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
inferredManfo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 13007000Grade: 0.77Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 322000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Manfo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- ghana
- Reported Region
- Ghana
- Ticker
- PX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Simon Meadows Smith, Andrew Netherwood
- Resource group id
- resource:aef0b06c6a61e7b92ee9
- Deposit or zone
- Fresh
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 13007000
- Grade
- 0.77
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 322000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.35
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-07-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large inferred fresh rock component.
Negative factors
- Inferred category limits economic confidence
Evidence · table
“0.77”
Context: 13,007
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
How Atlas produces this analysis
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