Unigold Updates Mineral Resource Estimate for the Candelones Project: 2.291 million ounces of gold in Measured and Indicated Resources

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Company
Unigold Inc.
Ticker
UGD
Exchange
TSX
Region
Dominican Republic
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver, Copper
Document categories
Resource update
Extracted
2026-09-19 02:39:25 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Unigold has released an updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Candelones Project in the Dominican Republic, reporting 2.29 million ounces of gold in Measured and Indicated resources. The update consolidates mineralization and converts historical Inferred resources to M&I, with 93% of the resource now in higher confidence categories.

Reasoning: The update provides a substantial, high-confidence M&I resource through consolidation and conversion of historical material, though it notes a technical trade-off in recoveries due to the shift to a single flotation circuit.

Positive factors

  • Significant M&I resource scale (2.29 Moz Au)
  • High M&I percentage (93%)
  • Consolidation of mineralization into a single estimate
  • Conversion of historic Inferred to M&I
  • NI 43-101 compliant with QP sign-off

Negative factors

  • Change in processing methodology (heap leach to milling) resulted in lower metallurgical recoveries for oxide/transition material

Facts used in scoring: 15

Classification and evidence

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The estimate includes 38.1 Mt of Indicated resources.

Evidence · text

“Indicated ("M&I") Resources of 69.1 million tonnes”

Measured Resourcepositive

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

Why it applies: The estimate includes 31.0 Mt of Measured resources.

Evidence · text

“Measured and Indicated ("M&I") Resources of 69.1 million tonnes”

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The estimate includes 5.3 Mt of Inferred resources.

Evidence · text

“Inferred resource contains an additional 387,000 ounces of silver”

Category Upgradepositive

Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.

Why it applies: The company reports 100% conversion of historic Inferred resource to M&I.

Evidence · text

“100% conversion of historic Inferred resource to M&I”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The estimate was prepared by Micon International Limited in accordance with NI 43-101 standards.

Evidence · text

“estimated by Micon International Limited by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM) Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (NI 43-101)”

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: Multiple Qualified Persons (William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi) are named and responsible.

Evidence · text

“Mr. William J. Lewis, P.Geo. and Matt Ball, MIMMM, of Micon International Limited., who are Qualified Persons as defined by NI 43-101”

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: NSR cut-off grades for oxide, transition, and sulphide/underground are explicitly stated.

Evidence · text

“marginal NSR cut-off of US$32.75/t for the conceptual open pit evaluation of sulphides and transition material, and US$23.75/t for Oxide material”

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The source explicitly discloses a revised resource estimate

Evidence · text

“updated mineral resource estimate”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 15. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (15)

measuredCandelones Project · goldTonnes: 31001872Grade: 1.13Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1125Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
gold
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:0b6cec5679096cd56a2c
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
31001872
Grade
1.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1125
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource component of a consolidated update.

Positive factors

  • High confidence category

Evidence · table

“1.13”

Context: 31,001,872

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 Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

measuredCandelones Project · silverTonnes: 31001872Grade: 2.13Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2127Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
silver
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:0b6cec5679096cd56a2c
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
31001872
Grade
2.13
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2127
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Byproduct silver in measured category.

Evidence · table

“2.13”

Context: 31,001,872

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 Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

measuredCandelones Project · copperTonnes: 31001872Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 71794Contained Unit: klbsView all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
copper
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:0b6cec5679096cd56a2c
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
31001872
Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
71794
Contained Unit
klbs
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Byproduct copper in measured category.

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: 31,001,872

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 Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedCandelones Project · goldTonnes: 38133903Grade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1167Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
gold
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:0f3322c63246079ab4c1
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
38133903
Grade
0.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
1167
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource component.

Evidence · table

“0.95”

Context: 38,133,903

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedCandelones Project · silverTonnes: 38133903Grade: 1.75Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2150Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
silver
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:0f3322c63246079ab4c1
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
38133903
Grade
1.75
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2150
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Byproduct silver in indicated category.

Evidence · table

“1.75”

Context: 38,133,903

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedCandelones Project · copperTonnes: 38133903Grade: 0.07Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 60148Contained Unit: klbsView all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
copper
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:0f3322c63246079ab4c1
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
38133903
Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
60148
Contained Unit
klbs
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Byproduct copper in indicated category.

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 38,133,903

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredCandelones Project · goldTonnes: 5288811Grade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 203Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
gold
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:094d6bbabc448ef06ce8
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5288811
Grade
1.2
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
203
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource component.

Negative factors

  • Inferred category is speculative

Evidence · table

“1.20”

Context: 5,288,811

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredCandelones Project · silverTonnes: 5288811Grade: 2.28Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 387000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
silver
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:094d6bbabc448ef06ce8
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5288811
Grade
2.28
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
387000
Contained Unit
oz
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Byproduct silver in inferred category.

Negative factors

  • Inferred category is speculative

Evidence · table

“2.28”

Context: 5,288,811

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredCandelones Project · copperTonnes: 5288811Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 18010Contained Unit: klbsView all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
copper
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:094d6bbabc448ef06ce8
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5288811
Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Contained Metal
18010
Contained Unit
klbs
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Byproduct copper in inferred category.

Negative factors

  • Inferred category is speculative

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: 5,288,811

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: category is "inferred"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedCandelones Project · goldTonnes: 69135774Grade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2.291Contained Unit: mozView all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
gold
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:ab991f44dcc905d7f415
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
69135774
Grade
1.03
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2.291
Contained Unit
moz
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource component. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Evidence · table

“1.03”

Context: 69,135,774

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedCandelones Project · silverTonnes: 69135774Grade: 1.92Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4277Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
silver
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:ab991f44dcc905d7f415
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
69135774
Grade
1.92
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
4277
Contained Unit
koz
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource component. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Evidence · table

“1.92”

Context: 69,135,774

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: category is "indicated"

Cut-off Disclosedpositive

Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.

Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: qp_signed is true

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedCandelones Project · copperTonnes: 69135774Grade: 0.09Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
copper
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:ab991f44dcc905d7f415
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
69135774
Grade
0.09
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource component. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Evidence · table

“0.09”

Context: 69,135,774

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

measuredCandelones Project · copperTonnes: 31001872Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
copper
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:0b6cec5679096cd56a2c
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
measured
Tonnes
31001872
Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Measured resource component of a consolidated update. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • High confidence category

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: 31,001,872

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 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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

indicatedCandelones Project · copperTonnes: 38133903Grade: 0.07Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
copper
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:0f3322c63246079ab4c1
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
38133903
Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource component. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 38,133,903

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

inferredCandelones Project · copperTonnes: 5288811Grade: 0.1Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Candelones Project
Commodity
copper
Region
dominican republic
Reported Region
Dominican Republic
Ticker
UGD

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Effective date
2026-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
William J. Lewis, Matt Ball, Mohsin Hashmi
Resource group id
resource:094d6bbabc448ef06ce8
Deposit or zone
Candelones
Mining method
open_pit
Ownership percent
100 %

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
5288811
Grade
0.1
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
32.75
Cutoff Unit
US$/t NSR

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-08-06

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource component. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Negative factors

  • Inferred category is speculative

Evidence · table

“0.10”

Context: 5,288,811

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

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: the release compares against a previous estimate

PFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

DFS-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.

Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports

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.