Total Metals files Technical Report for the High Lake -- West Hawk Lake Project; High Grade Gold Resource Confirmed
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Total Metals Corp.
- Ticker
- TT
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Manitoba / Ontario
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 03:11:06 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Total Metals Corp. has filed a NI 43-101 technical report for the High Lake – West Hawk Lake Project. The report confirms a high-grade gold resource in the Purdex Zone, with an indicated resource of 152 kt at 9.38 g/t Au and an inferred resource of 287 kt at 10.43 g/t Au.
Reasoning: The document is a technical report filing that confirms a previously reported high-grade gold resource. While the grades are strong, the novelty is low as it restates a 2023 estimate.
Positive factors
- High grade indicated and inferred resources
- NI 43-101 compliant technical report filed
- Potential for open pit mining subsets
Negative factors
- Low novelty as the MRE was previously reported in June 2023
- Significant Inferred component (65% of total tonnes)
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The report was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101.
Evidence · text
“prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101”
Resource Updateneutral
Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
Why it applies: The technical report confirms the current mineral resource estimate.
Evidence · text
“confirms the current mineral resource estimate”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: A large portion of the resource is classified as Inferred.
Evidence · table
“287”
Context: 152
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: The MRE was previously reported on June 30, 2023, making the data over 2 years old relative to the Dec 2025 filing.
Evidence · text
“previously on June 30, 2023”
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: Qualified Persons Colin Bowdidge and Robert Penczak are named and have reviewed/approved the technical contents.
Evidence · text
“reviewed and approved by Colin Bowdidge, Ph.D., P.Geo (Ontario)”
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
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (12)
indicatedHigh Lake – West Hawk Lake Project · goldTonnes: 152000Grade: 9.38Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 45.8Contained Unit: k ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- High Lake – West Hawk Lake Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Manitoba / Ontario
- Ticker
- TT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Colin Bowdidge, Robert Penczak
- Resource group id
- resource:bf58436900a4b27c736f
- Deposit or zone
- Purdex Zone
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 152000
- Grade
- 9.38
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 45.8
- Contained Unit
- k oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong indicated grade, but low novelty as it is a restatement of the 2023 MRE.
Positive factors
- High grade indicated resource
Negative factors
- Restatement of previous data
Evidence · table
“9.38”
Context: 152
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
inferredHigh Lake – West Hawk Lake Project · goldTonnes: 287000Grade: 10.43Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 96.2Contained Unit: k ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- High Lake – West Hawk Lake Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Manitoba / Ontario
- Ticker
- TT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Colin Bowdidge, Robert Penczak
- Resource group id
- resource:0516fe9d214c57844d23
- Deposit or zone
- Purdex Zone
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 287000
- Grade
- 10.43
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 96.2
- Contained Unit
- k oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade but low geological confidence due to inferred classification.
Positive factors
- Very high grade inferred resource
Negative factors
- Inferred category uncertainty
Evidence · table
“10.43”
Context: 287
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
indicatedHigh Lake – West Hawk Lake Project · goldTonnes: 22000Grade: 6.36Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4.5Contained Unit: k ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- High Lake – West Hawk Lake Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Manitoba / Ontario
- Ticker
- TT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Colin Bowdidge, Robert Penczak
- Resource group id
- resource:deab0d1fc32c032a24c2
- Deposit or zone
- Purdex Zone
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 22000
- Grade
- 6.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 4.5
- Contained Unit
- k oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Small subset of indicated resource suitable for open pit.
Positive factors
- Feasible pit subset identified
Evidence · table
“6.36”
Context: 22
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
inferredHigh Lake – West Hawk Lake Project · goldTonnes: 3000Grade: 5.25Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.5Contained Unit: k ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- High Lake – West Hawk Lake Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Manitoba / Ontario
- Ticker
- TT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Colin Bowdidge, Robert Penczak
- Resource group id
- resource:77045f41d28f54f50a93
- Deposit or zone
- Purdex Zone
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3000
- Grade
- 5.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.5
- Contained Unit
- k oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Small inferred subset for open pit.
Positive factors
- High grade inferred pit subset
Evidence · table
“5.25”
Context: 3
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
indicatedHigh Lake – West Hawk Lake Project · goldTonnes: 45000Grade: 4.47Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 6.5Contained Unit: k ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- High Lake – West Hawk Lake Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Manitoba / Ontario
- Ticker
- TT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Colin Bowdidge, Robert Penczak
- Resource group id
- resource:7fa0a7fb9fd5de0cd4c2
- Deposit or zone
- Purdex Zone
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 45000
- Grade
- 4.47
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 6.5
- Contained Unit
- k oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource subset for Pit 2.
Positive factors
- Feasible pit subset identified
Evidence · table
“4.47”
Context: 45
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
inferredHigh Lake – West Hawk Lake Project · goldTonnes: 7000Grade: 3.65Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.8Contained Unit: k ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- High Lake – West Hawk Lake Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Manitoba / Ontario
- Ticker
- TT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Colin Bowdidge, Robert Penczak
- Resource group id
- resource:51163c368859ac7c5017
- Deposit or zone
- Purdex Zone
- Mining method
- open_pit
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 7000
- Grade
- 3.65
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 0.8
- Contained Unit
- k oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource subset for Pit 2.
Evidence · table
“3.65”
Context: 7
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
indicatedHigh Lake – West Hawk Lake Project · goldTonnes: 152Grade: 45.8Grade Unit: k ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- High Lake – West Hawk Lake Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Manitoba / Ontario
- Ticker
- TT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Colin Bowdidge, Robert Penczak
- Resource group id
- resource:bab8018c9ce8b64097f3
- Deposit or zone
- Purdex Zone
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 152
- Grade
- 45.8
- Grade Unit
- k oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong indicated grade, but low novelty as it is a restatement of the 2023 MRE. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- High grade indicated resource
Negative factors
- Restatement of previous data
Evidence · table
“45.8”
Context: 152
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredHigh Lake – West Hawk Lake Project · goldTonnes: 287Grade: 96.2Grade Unit: k ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- High Lake – West Hawk Lake Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Manitoba / Ontario
- Ticker
- TT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Colin Bowdidge, Robert Penczak
- Resource group id
- resource:9869b3657750b223c000
- Deposit or zone
- Purdex Zone
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 287
- Grade
- 96.2
- Grade Unit
- k oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade but low geological confidence due to inferred classification. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Very high grade inferred resource
Negative factors
- Inferred category uncertainty
Evidence · table
“96.2”
Context: 287
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedHigh Lake – West Hawk Lake Project · goldTonnes: 22Grade: 4.5Grade Unit: k ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- High Lake – West Hawk Lake Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Manitoba / Ontario
- Ticker
- TT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Colin Bowdidge, Robert Penczak
- Resource group id
- resource:b36b7cc52daee07e5509
- Deposit or zone
- Purdex Zone
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 22
- Grade
- 4.5
- Grade Unit
- k oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong indicated grade, but low novelty as it is a restatement of the 2023 MRE. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- High grade indicated resource
Negative factors
- Restatement of previous data
Evidence · table
“4.5”
Context: 22
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredHigh Lake – West Hawk Lake Project · goldTonnes: 3Grade: 0.5Grade Unit: k ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- High Lake – West Hawk Lake Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Manitoba / Ontario
- Ticker
- TT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Colin Bowdidge, Robert Penczak
- Resource group id
- resource:aaa4755f9da3e13acb04
- Deposit or zone
- Purdex Zone
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 3
- Grade
- 0.5
- Grade Unit
- k oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade but low geological confidence due to inferred classification. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Very high grade inferred resource
Negative factors
- Inferred category uncertainty
Evidence · table
“0.5”
Context: 3
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
indicatedHigh Lake – West Hawk Lake Project · goldTonnes: 45Grade: 6.5Grade Unit: k ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- High Lake – West Hawk Lake Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Manitoba / Ontario
- Ticker
- TT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Colin Bowdidge, Robert Penczak
- Resource group id
- resource:73b761abab7d8c5d150f
- Deposit or zone
- Purdex Zone
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 45
- Grade
- 6.5
- Grade Unit
- k oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong indicated grade, but low novelty as it is a restatement of the 2023 MRE. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- High grade indicated resource
Negative factors
- Restatement of previous data
Evidence · table
“6.5”
Context: 45
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
inferredHigh Lake – West Hawk Lake Project · goldTonnes: 7Grade: 0.8Grade Unit: k ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- High Lake – West Hawk Lake Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_on
- Reported Region
- Manitoba / Ontario
- Ticker
- TT
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2025-11-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Colin Bowdidge, Robert Penczak
- Resource group id
- resource:763dd023e725be461790
- Deposit or zone
- Purdex Zone
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 7
- Grade
- 0.8
- Grade Unit
- k oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 2.6
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t Au
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-30
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2023-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-12-15T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High grade but low geological confidence due to inferred classification. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)
Positive factors
- Very high grade inferred resource
Negative factors
- Inferred category uncertainty
Evidence · table
“0.8”
Context: 7
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
No Contained Metalnegative
Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
Why it applies: contained_metal was not reported
How Atlas produces this analysis
Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.