Titan Confirms District-Wide Germanium Enrichment as Critical Mineral Push Expands at Empire State Mines

Original announcement by tmx on

Company
Titan Mining Corporation
Ticker
TI
Exchange
TSX
Region
New York
Primary commodity
Germanium
Secondary commodities
Zinc
Document categories
Drill results, Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-15 02:41:13 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Titan Mining Corporation announced the confirmation of district-wide germanium enrichment at its Empire State Mines property in upstate New York. A characterization sampling program revealed elevated germanium grades in both primary zinc ore bodies and historic tailings facilities, with individual samples reaching up to 85.6 ppm. While these results are exploratory and do not constitute a mineral resource estimate for germanium, they establish the metal as a widespread characteristic of the mineral system and identify priority targets for future work, leveraging germanium's status as a critical mineral with high market prices.

Reasoning: Titan Mining Corporation has confirmed widespread germanium enrichment across its Empire State Mines property, with high-grade samples from both primary zinc ore bodies and historic tailings facilities. This is a significant positive given germanium's status as a critical mineral and its high market price, although the results are exploratory and not yet a formal resource estimate. The document also provides context with a re-statement of an existing zinc mineral resource estimate.

Positive factors

  • District-wide germanium enrichment confirmed
  • High germanium grades in samples
  • Germanium is a critical mineral with high prices
  • QA/QC disclosed and accredited lab used
  • QP review for germanium assays
  • Identification of priority targets for further work

Negative factors

  • Germanium results are exploratory and not a resource estimate
  • Insufficient sampling to define representative grades for germanium
  • QP for germanium assays is not independent
  • Zinc MRE is a re-statement of prior estimate
  • Cut-off grade for zinc MRE is undisclosed

Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.

Facts used in scoring: 40

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 40. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (25)

Fact 1Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 32.3Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
32.3
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Upper Mahler (MWD)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“32.3 ppm”

Context: Upper Mahler (MWD)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 2Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 30.4Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
30.4
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Upper Mahler (MWD)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“30.4 ppm”

Context: Upper Mahler (MWD)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 3Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 26.1Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
26.1
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Upper Mahler (MWD)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“26.1 ppm”

Context: Upper Mahler (MWD)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 4Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 81.1Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
81.1
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Lower Mahler (LMA)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“81.1 ppm”

Context: Lower Mahler (LMA)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 5Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 14.3Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
14.3
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Lower Mahler (LMA)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“14.3 ppm”

Context: Lower Mahler (LMA)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 6Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 11.4Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
11.4
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Lower Mahler (LMA)
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“11.4 ppm”

Context: Lower Mahler (LMA)

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 7Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 49.7Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
49.7
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Fold
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“49.7 ppm”

Context: New Fold

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 8Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 22.2Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
22.2
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Fold
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“22.2 ppm”

Context: New Fold

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 9Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 8.7Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
8.7
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
New Fold
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“8.7 ppm”

Context: New Fold

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 10Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 20.6Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
20.6
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
N2D
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“20.6 ppm”

Context: N2D

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 11Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 14Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
14
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
N2D
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“14.0 ppm”

Context: N2D

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 12Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 5Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
5
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
N2D
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“5.0 ppm”

Context: N2D

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 13Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 18.1Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
18.1
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Mud Pond Apron
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“18.1 ppm”

Context: Mud Pond Apron

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 14Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 6.2Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
6.2
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Mud Pond Apron
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“6.2 ppm”

Context: Mud Pond Apron

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 15Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 4.6Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
4.6
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Mud Pond Apron
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“4.6 ppm”

Context: Mud Pond Apron

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 16Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 85.6Grade Unit: ppmView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
85.6
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Mud Pond Main
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“85.6 ppm”

Context: Mud Pond Main

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 17Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 74.2Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
74.2
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Mud Pond Main
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“74.2 ppm”

Context: Mud Pond Main

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 18Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 4.5Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
4.5
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Mud Pond Main
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“4.5 ppm”

Context: Mud Pond Main

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 19Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 31.3Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
31.3
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Number 4 Tails
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“31.3 ppm”

Context: Number 4 Tails

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 20Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 25.8Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
25.8
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Number 4 Tails
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“25.8 ppm”

Context: Number 4 Tails

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 21Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 22.5Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
22.5
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Number 4 Tails
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“22.5 ppm”

Context: Number 4 Tails

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 22Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 21.4Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
21.4
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Number 4 Tails
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“21.4 ppm”

Context: Number 4 Tails

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 23Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 18.1Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
18.1
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Number 4 Tails
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“18.1 ppm”

Context: Number 4 Tails

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 24Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 44.7Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
44.7
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Edwards Tails
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“44.7 ppm”

Context: Edwards Tails

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Fact 25Empire State Mines · germaniumGrade: 30.1Grade Unit: ppmView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
germanium
Region
new york
Reported Region
new york
Ticker
TI

Geometry

Grade
30.1
Grade Unit
ppm

Classification

Program
exploration
Sample Type
surface

Location

Location
Edwards Tails
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
ALS
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Deleterious

Deleterious Flag
No

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: New characterization samples confirm district-wide germanium enrichment with high grades, indicating significant potential for this critical mineral. However, the results are exploratory and insufficient for resource estimation.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza Intercept
  • QA/QC Disclosed
  • QP/CP Signed
  • Critical Mineral Focus

Negative factors

  • Exploratory Results
  • Insufficient Sampling for Resource
  • No Contained Metal

Evidence · table

“30.1 ppm”

Context: Edwards Tails

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is true

Cut-off Undisclosednegative

High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.

Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated

Resource Estimates (15)

indicatedEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 128919.935Grade: 16.95Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:ee5f612b6cdf72847471
Deposit or zone
Upper Mahler (MWD)
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
128919.935
Grade
16.95
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“142.1”

Context: 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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

inferredEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 278300.958Grade: 15.52Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:a2fe41ea73989c4a1234
Deposit or zone
Upper Mahler (MWD)
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
278300.958
Grade
15.52
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“306.8”

Context: 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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

measuredEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 94610.0955Grade: 19.51Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:33df13f363d5276708c6
Deposit or zone
Lower Mahler (LMA)
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
94610.0955
Grade
19.51
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“104.3”

Context: Measured

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off 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

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

indicatedEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 353000.082Grade: 19.44Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:39106280436caff55a26
Deposit or zone
Lower Mahler (LMA)
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
353000.082
Grade
19.44
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“389.2”

Context: 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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

inferredEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 551900.094Grade: 16.32Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:14f01543d0a9558a600e
Deposit or zone
Lower Mahler (LMA)
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
551900.094
Grade
16.32
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“608.4”

Context: 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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

measuredEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 101050.089Grade: 19.71Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:7921c17a322b3daaaba4
Deposit or zone
New Fold
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
101050.089
Grade
19.71
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“111.4”

Context: Measured

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off 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

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

indicatedEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 198100.074Grade: 17.04Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:dd6069f29bf2bfec5dcb
Deposit or zone
New Fold
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
198100.074
Grade
17.04
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“218.4”

Context: 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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

inferredEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 321300.0705Grade: 17.39Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:4b3110357088bf48a1b5
Deposit or zone
New Fold
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
321300.0705
Grade
17.39
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“354.3”

Context: 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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

measuredEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 59970.0885Grade: 9.61Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:870e212eb7b622401bfe
Deposit or zone
N2D
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
59970.0885
Grade
9.61
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“66.1”

Context: Measured

Tags used in scoring

Measured Resourcepositive

Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "measured"

Cut-off 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

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

indicatedEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 105000.073Grade: 10.98Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:9dbde7ae0d02c440f16e
Deposit or zone
N2D
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
105000.073
Grade
10.98
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“115.8”

Context: 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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

inferredEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 542700.087Grade: 9.37Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:47ccacc372e5d4f6a24d
Deposit or zone
N2D
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
542700.087
Grade
9.37
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“598.2”

Context: 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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

indicatedEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 89160.0855Grade: 13.86Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:bef69c545e0cbddaf529
Deposit or zone
Mud Pond Apron
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
89160.0855
Grade
13.86
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“98.3”

Context: 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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

inferredEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 116500.0725Grade: 12.3Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:83b24fbe444e94148a99
Deposit or zone
Mud Pond Apron
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
116500.0725
Grade
12.3
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“128.5”

Context: 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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

indicatedEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 38200.0885Grade: 10.21Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:18bc752f8dbe0e9baa2a
Deposit or zone
Mud Pond Main
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
38200.0885
Grade
10.21
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“42.1”

Context: 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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

inferredEmpire State Mines · zincTonnes: 504300.0915Grade: 10.54Grade Unit: %Historical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Project
Empire State Mines
Commodity
zinc
Region
new york
Reported Region
New York
Ticker
TI

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Donald R. Taylor
Resource group id
resource:67dfbe1f9fb590bf6482
Deposit or zone
Mud Pond Main
Ownership percent
100 %
Resource basis
gross

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
504300.0915
Grade
10.54
Grade Unit
%

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-12-01

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Historical
Yes
Historical Source Date
2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z

Dates

Event date
2026-07-07T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This is a re-statement of an existing NI 43-101 compliant zinc mineral resource estimate, providing context for the new germanium sampling program. The cut-off grade for the zinc MRE is not disclosed.

Positive factors

  • NI 43-101 Compliant
  • QP/CP Signed

Negative factors

  • Cut-off Undisclosed
  • Stale Estimate

Evidence · table

“555.9”

Context: 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

No Contained Metalnegative

Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.

Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported

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

How Atlas produces this analysis

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