RPX Gold Inc. Delivers Robust Preliminary Economic Assessment and Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for Wawa Gold Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- RPX Gold Inc.
- Ticker
- RPX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- northwestern Ontario, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update, Economic study, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-18 18:54:09 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
RPX Gold Inc. has released a robust Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Wawa Gold Project, highlighting an after-tax NPV5% of US$387.4 million and an impressive IRR of 99.7% at a base case gold price of US$3,500/oz. The PEA outlines a phased open-pit and underground development with a low initial capital expenditure of US$37.78 million and a payback period of less than one year, leveraging a toll milling strategy. This economic assessment is underpinned by an updated Mineral Resource Estimate, which shows a 48% increase in indicated gold ounces to 1.244 million ounces, significantly enhancing resource confidence.
Reasoning: The document presents a highly positive PEA for the Wawa Gold Project, showcasing exceptional IRR and rapid payback, supported by a substantial increase in indicated gold resources. The low initial capital requirement is a key de-risking factor. However, the preliminary nature of the study, reliance on inferred resources, and unconfirmed toll milling agreements introduce some risk.
Positive factors
- Robust PEA with high IRR and rapid payback
- Significant increase in Indicated resource ounces
- Low initial capital expenditure due to toll milling strategy
- Strong project economics even at base case gold price
Negative factors
- PEA is preliminary in nature and includes inferred resources
- Toll milling agreement not yet in place
- No explicit statement on real vs nominal for IRR/price deck
- Inferred resources included in mine plan
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 10
Classification and evidence
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: A current resource fact retains the disclosed cut-off grade
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The source explicitly discloses a revised resource estimate
Evidence · text
“Updated Mineral Resource Estimate”
Single Domain Onlynegative
Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
Why it applies: only one composite was tested
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 9. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (8)
indicatedWawa Gold Project · goldTonnes: 22378000Grade: 1.65Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1190000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Wawa Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- northwestern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- RPX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Brian Thomas
- Resource group id
- resource:b9ddbcc1cd063957aa63
- Deposit or zone
- Open Pit
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 22378000
- Grade
- 1.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1190000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-08
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The indicated open pit resource provides a substantial and well-defined base for the project's early-stage development, with a good grade for this mining method.
Positive factors
- Large indicated open pit resource tonnage
- Good grade for an open pit gold deposit
- Contributes significantly to the overall indicated resource
Evidence · table
“1.65”
Context: 22,378,000
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
indicatedWawa Gold Project · goldTonnes: 531000Grade: 3.16Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 54000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Wawa Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- northwestern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- RPX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Brian Thomas
- Resource group id
- resource:275dac1c297d9d022bd9
- Deposit or zone
- Underground
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 531000
- Grade
- 3.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 54000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-08
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The indicated underground resource, while smaller in tonnage, offers higher grades suitable for underground mining, contributing to the project's overall resource confidence.
Positive factors
- Higher grade for underground mining potential
- Adds to the overall indicated resource confidence
Negative factors
- Relatively small tonnage for the underground indicated resource
Evidence · table
“3.16”
Context: 531,000
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
indicatedWawa Gold Project · goldTonnes: 22909000Grade: 1.69Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1244000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Wawa Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- northwestern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- RPX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Brian Thomas
- Resource group id
- resource:fcbd65e74bf6f67ebd8b
- Deposit or zone
- Total Indicated
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 22909000
- Grade
- 1.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1244000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-08
- Prior Contained Metal
- 842000
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The substantial increase in total indicated ounces, representing a 48% growth from the previous estimate, is a highly positive development, significantly de-risking the project and enhancing its economic potential.
Positive factors
- Significant increase of 48% in total indicated ounces compared to prior MRE
- Total indicated resource exceeds 1.2 million ounces, providing a strong foundation for economic studies
- Improved confidence in the mineral resource model
Evidence · table
“22,909,000”
Context: Total Indicated
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
Contained Metal Growthpositive
True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
Why it applies: 1244000 against 842000 previously
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
inferredWawa Gold Project · goldTonnes: 7534000Grade: 1.24Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 300000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Wawa Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- northwestern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- RPX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Brian Thomas
- Resource group id
- resource:4a6fac2e876a6343fca5
- Deposit or zone
- Open Pit
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 7534000
- Grade
- 1.24
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 300000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.4
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-08
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred open pit resource contributes to the project's overall scale but carries lower confidence and grade, requiring further drilling for conversion to higher categories.
Positive factors
- Adds to the overall resource base and future exploration potential
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
- Lower grade compared to indicated open pit resource
Evidence · table
“1.24”
Context: 7,534,000
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off 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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
inferredWawa Gold Project · goldTonnes: 2417000Grade: 2.69Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 209000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Wawa Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- northwestern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- RPX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Brian Thomas
- Resource group id
- resource:fcddbab37ec72ce8adab
- Deposit or zone
- Underground
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2417000
- Grade
- 2.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 209000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-08
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The inferred underground resource provides additional high-grade material for potential future underground development, but its inferred status indicates a need for further definition.
Positive factors
- Higher grade for potential underground mining
- Adds to the overall resource base and future exploration potential
Negative factors
- Inferred category has lower geological confidence
Evidence · table
“2.69”
Context: 2,417,000
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off 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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
inferredWawa Gold Project · goldTonnes: 9951000Grade: 1.59Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 509000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Wawa Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- northwestern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- RPX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Brian Thomas
- Resource group id
- resource:8424ada32ccd5c363b8b
- Deposit or zone
- Total Inferred
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 9951000
- Grade
- 1.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 509000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-08
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total inferred resource adds substantial ounces to the project's overall potential, but its low confidence category means it cannot directly support economic studies without further de-risking.
Positive factors
- Adds over half a million ounces to the total resource base
- Provides significant exploration upside for future conversion
Negative factors
- All ounces are in the inferred category, which is speculative
- Cannot be used for reserve estimation without further drilling
Evidence · table
“9,951,000”
Context: Total Inferred
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
indicatedWawa Gold Project · goldTonnes: 22909000Grade: 1.69Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1244000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Wawa Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- northwestern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- RPX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Brian Thomas
- Resource group id
- resource:ee56600da527eefa3261
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 22909000
- Grade
- 1.69
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1244000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-08
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The substantial increase in total indicated ounces, representing a 48% growth from the previous estimate, is a highly positive development, significantly de-risking the project and enhancing its economic potential. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Significant increase of 48% in total indicated ounces compared to prior MRE
- Total indicated resource exceeds 1.2 million ounces, providing a strong foundation for economic studies
- Improved confidence in the mineral resource model
Evidence · table
“1.69”
Context: 22,909,000
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
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
inferredWawa Gold Project · goldTonnes: 9951000Grade: 1.59Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 509000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Wawa Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- northwestern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- RPX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Brian Thomas
- Resource group id
- resource:76530278c976e68486ba
- Mining method
- combined
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 9951000
- Grade
- 1.59
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 509000
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-12-08
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The total inferred resource adds substantial ounces to the project's overall potential, but its low confidence category means it cannot directly support economic studies without further de-risking. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Adds over half a million ounces to the total resource base
- Provides significant exploration upside for future conversion
Negative factors
- All ounces are in the inferred category, which is speculative
- Cannot be used for reserve estimation without further drilling
Evidence · table
“1.59”
Context: 9,951,000
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
Metallurgical Results (1)
cyanidationWawa Gold Project · goldRecovery: 88 %Head Grade: 3.2Head Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Wawa Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- northwestern Ontario, Canada
- Ticker
- RPX
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Test Type
- cyanidation
- Processing Route
- cyanidation
- Sample
- average head grade
- Grind P80
- 75 µm
Recovery
- Recovery
- 88 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
- Head Grade
- 3.2
- Head Grade Unit
- g/t
Lab
- Laboratory
- McClelland Labs Inc. and SGS-Lakefield (SGS)
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The metallurgical test work indicates a strong gold recovery using conventional cyanidation, which is a positive for the project's processing viability and supports the PEA's recovery assumptions.
Positive factors
- High gold recovery of 88% for conventional cyanidation
- Test work supports applicability of conventional processing
- Grind size of 75 µm is achievable for milling
Negative factors
- Assumed average head grade for the modeled extraction
Evidence · text
“For assumed average head grade of 3.2 g/t Au, the modeled gold extraction over a range in arsenic and sulphide contents is estimated at 88% based on test work completed.”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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