Platinum Group Metals Ltd. Reports 2024 Annual Results
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Platinum Group Metals Ltd.
- Ticker
- PTM
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- South Africa
- Primary commodity
- Platinum
- Secondary commodities
- Palladium, Rhodium, Gold, Copper, Nickel
- Document categories
- Resource update, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 19:10:12 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Platinum Group Metals Ltd. reported its 2024 annual results, highlighted by a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) update for the Waterberg Project. The update shows a 20% increase in mineral reserves to 23.41 million 4E oz and an extension of the mine life to 54 years. Despite these technical milestones, the company reported a net loss for the year and noted a going concern emphasis of matter in its audited financial statements.
Reasoning: The document reports a major DFS update for the Waterberg Project, showing significant growth in reserves, resources, and mine life, which outweighs the corporate financial losses and JV funding issues.
Positive factors
- Significant increase in mineral reserves (20%)
- Substantial extension of Life of Mine (45 to 54 years)
- Improved continuity and tonnage in F-Central Zone
- Robust economics with $569M NPV
- Reduced capital expenditure requirements due to improved continuity
Negative factors
- Going concern emphasis of matter in audit report
- Net loss for the fiscal year
- Funding shortfalls from JV partner Implats
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
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: The Waterberg DFS Update was prepared by independent qualified persons in accordance with NI 43-101 Standards.
Evidence · text
“The Waterberg DFS Update was prepared by independent qualified persons in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 Standards”
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 by independent qualified persons in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 Standards”
Tonnage Growthpositive
Tonnage increase reaching the strong tier vs prior estimate, with grade maintained or improved.
Why it applies: Mineral reserves increased by 20% to 23.41 million 4E oz.
Evidence · text
“Increased Mineral Reserve Estimate: Proven and Probable mineral reserves increased by 20% to 23.41 million 4E oz”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (12)
provenWaterberg Project · platinumTonnes: 0View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Waterberg Project
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- south_africa
- Reported Region
- South Africa
- Ticker
- PTM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:a24e6d2baf32db1c7f7d
- Deposit or zone
- Waterberg Project
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- proven
- Tonnes
- 0
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-08-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the reported increase in mineral reserves.
Positive factors
- Part of a 20% increase in total reserves
Evidence · text
“Proven and Probable mineral reserves increased by 20% to 23.41 million 4E oz”
Tags used in scoring
Proven Reservepositive
Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "proven"
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
provenWaterberg Project · palladiumTonnes: 0View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Waterberg Project
- Commodity
- palladium
- Region
- south_africa
- Reported Region
- South Africa
- Ticker
- PTM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:a24e6d2baf32db1c7f7d
- Deposit or zone
- Waterberg Project
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- proven
- Tonnes
- 0
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-08-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the reported increase in mineral reserves.
Positive factors
- Part of a 20% increase in total reserves
Evidence · text
“Proven and Probable mineral reserves increased by 20% to 23.41 million 4E oz”
Tags used in scoring
Proven Reservepositive
Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "proven"
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
provenWaterberg Project · rhodiumTonnes: 0View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Waterberg Project
- Commodity
- rhodium
- Region
- south_africa
- Reported Region
- South Africa
- Ticker
- PTM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:a24e6d2baf32db1c7f7d
- Deposit or zone
- Waterberg Project
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- proven
- Tonnes
- 0
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-08-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the reported increase in mineral reserves.
Positive factors
- Part of a 20% increase in total reserves
Evidence · text
“Proven and Probable mineral reserves increased by 20% to 23.41 million 4E oz”
Tags used in scoring
Proven Reservepositive
Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "proven"
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
provenWaterberg Project · goldTonnes: 0View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Waterberg Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- south_africa
- Reported Region
- South Africa
- Ticker
- PTM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:a24e6d2baf32db1c7f7d
- Deposit or zone
- Waterberg Project
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- proven
- Tonnes
- 0
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-08-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the reported increase in mineral reserves.
Positive factors
- Part of a 20% increase in total reserves
Evidence · text
“Proven and Probable mineral reserves increased by 20% to 23.41 million 4E oz”
Tags used in scoring
Proven Reservepositive
Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "proven"
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
provenWaterberg Project · copperTonnes: 246200000Grade: 0.08Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Waterberg Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- south_africa
- Reported Region
- South Africa
- Ticker
- PTM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:57557aada6f6c6bb660a
- Deposit or zone
- Waterberg Project
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- proven
- Tonnes
- 246200000
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-08-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the reported increase in mineral reserves.
Positive factors
- Part of a 20% increase in total reserves
Evidence · text
“246.2 million tonnes at an average grade of 2.96 4E g/t, 0.08% copper (" Cu "), and 0.17% nickel (" Ni ")”
Tags used in scoring
Proven Reservepositive
Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "proven"
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
provenWaterberg Project · nickelTonnes: 246200000Grade: 0.17Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Waterberg Project
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- south_africa
- Reported Region
- South Africa
- Ticker
- PTM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Effective date
- 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:57557aada6f6c6bb660a
- Deposit or zone
- Waterberg Project
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- proven
- Tonnes
- 246200000
- Grade
- 0.17
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-08-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the reported increase in mineral reserves.
Positive factors
- Part of a 20% increase in total reserves
Evidence · text
“246.2 million tonnes at an average grade of 2.96 4E g/t, 0.08% copper (" Cu "), and 0.17% nickel (" Ni ")”
Tags used in scoring
Proven Reservepositive
Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "proven"
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
indicatedWaterberg Project · platinumTonnes: 345030000Grade: 3.04Grade Unit: 4E g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Waterberg Project
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- south_africa
- Reported Region
- South Africa
- Ticker
- PTM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:95064c7932939004e407
- Deposit or zone
- Waterberg Project
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 345030000
- Grade
- 3.04
- Grade Unit
- 4E g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-08-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the reported increase in Measured and Indicated resources.
Positive factors
- 9.5% increase in Measured and Indicated resources
Evidence · text
“Measured and Indicated mineral resources increased by 9.5% to 33.76 million 4E oz ... (345.03 million tonnes at an average grade of 3.04 4E g/t, 0.09% Cu and 0.18% Ni)”
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
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
indicatedWaterberg Project · copperTonnes: 345030000Grade: 0.09Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Waterberg Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- south_africa
- Reported Region
- South Africa
- Ticker
- PTM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:95064c7932939004e407
- Deposit or zone
- Waterberg Project
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 345030000
- Grade
- 0.09
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-08-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the reported increase in Measured and Indicated resources.
Positive factors
- 9.5% increase in Measured and Indicated resources
Evidence · text
“345.03 million tonnes at an average grade of 3.04 4E g/t, 0.09% Cu and 0.18% Ni”
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
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
indicatedWaterberg Project · nickelTonnes: 345030000Grade: 0.18Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Waterberg Project
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- south_africa
- Reported Region
- South Africa
- Ticker
- PTM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:95064c7932939004e407
- Deposit or zone
- Waterberg Project
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 345030000
- Grade
- 0.18
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-08-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the reported increase in Measured and Indicated resources.
Positive factors
- 9.5% increase in Measured and Indicated resources
Evidence · text
“345.03 million tonnes at an average grade of 3.04 4E g/t, 0.09% Cu and 0.18% Ni”
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
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
inferredWaterberg Project · platinumTonnes: 89700000Grade: 2.96Grade Unit: 4E g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Waterberg Project
- Commodity
- platinum
- Region
- south_africa
- Reported Region
- South Africa
- Ticker
- PTM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:b22f4bcaf8d39a324ffc
- Deposit or zone
- Waterberg Project
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 89700000
- Grade
- 2.96
- Grade Unit
- 4E g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-08-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the reported increase in Inferred resources.
Positive factors
- 6.6% increase in Inferred resources
Evidence · text
“Inferred mineral resources increased by 6.6% to 8.52 million 4E oz ... (89.70 million tonnes at an average grade of 2.96 4E g/t, 0.08% Cu, and 0.15% Ni)”
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
inferredWaterberg Project · copperTonnes: 89700000Grade: 0.08Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Waterberg Project
- Commodity
- copper
- Region
- south_africa
- Reported Region
- South Africa
- Ticker
- PTM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:b22f4bcaf8d39a324ffc
- Deposit or zone
- Waterberg Project
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 89700000
- Grade
- 0.08
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-08-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the reported increase in Inferred resources.
Positive factors
- 6.6% increase in Inferred resources
Evidence · text
“89.70 million tonnes at an average grade of 2.96 4E g/t, 0.08% Cu, and 0.15% Ni”
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
inferredWaterberg Project · nickelTonnes: 89700000Grade: 0.15Grade Unit: %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Waterberg Project
- Commodity
- nickel
- Region
- south_africa
- Reported Region
- South Africa
- Ticker
- PTM
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2024-08-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Resource group id
- resource:b22f4bcaf8d39a324ffc
- Deposit or zone
- Waterberg Project
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 89700000
- Grade
- 0.15
- Grade Unit
- %
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-08-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Part of the reported increase in Inferred resources.
Positive factors
- 6.6% increase in Inferred resources
Evidence · text
“89.70 million tonnes at an average grade of 2.96 4E g/t, 0.08% Cu, and 0.15% Ni”
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
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
How Atlas produces this analysis
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