Viridian Announces Initial Exploration Target at Kraken Main Zone

Original announcement by orestocks on

Company
Viridian Metals Inc.
Ticker
VRDN.CN
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Labrador
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Nickel, Cobalt
Document categories
Drill results, Other
Extracted
2026-09-15 15:52:41 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Viridian Metals has announced a conceptual exploration target at Kraken Main of 41 to 61 million tonnes grading 0.35% to 0.52% CuEq. The company also provided updated assay results from its ongoing 2026 drilling program, including high-grade intercepts in hole VKS26-054.

Reasoning: The announcement defines a significant conceptual scale for the Kraken Main zone while simultaneously providing high-grade updates from the current drilling program, though the target itself lacks geological confidence.

Positive factors

  • Conceptual exploration target of 41-61 Mt established
  • Ongoing 2026 drilling reporting high-grade/wide intervals (e.g. 50m+)
  • Broad conductive system with >60 conductors identified

Negative factors

  • Exploration target is conceptual and not a Mineral Resource
  • Target based on sparse drilling and assumed thickness
  • Project-specific metallurgical recoveries not yet established

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

Facts used in scoring: 12

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

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

Why it applies: Release includes details on sample logging, core cutting, blanks, standards, and accredited laboratory (Activation Labs).

Evidence · text

“Standard reference materials and blanks were inserted by Viridian personnel at regular intervals into the sample stream.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The company explicitly states that reported interval lengths represent downhole core lengths and should not be interpreted as true thickness.

Evidence · text

“Reported interval lengths represent downhole core lengths and should not be interpreted as true thickness.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (12)

VKS26-054Kraken Main · copperGrade: 0.36Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.36
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.3 m
From
0.7 m
To
4 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:0.7-4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.68
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard intercept from ongoing drilling.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

VKS26-054Kraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.67Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.67
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.3 m
From
0.7 m
To
4 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:0.7-4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.68
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard intercept from ongoing drilling.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

VKS26-054Kraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 3.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
3.3 m
From
0.7 m
To
4 m
Intercept Depth
0.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:0.7-4
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.68
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard intercept from ongoing drilling.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

VKS26-054Kraken Main · copperGrade: 0.65Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.65
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.3 m
From
11.7 m
To
13 m
Intercept Depth
11.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:11.7-13
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.18
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard intercept from ongoing drilling.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

VKS26-054Kraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.81Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.81
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.3 m
From
11.7 m
To
13 m
Intercept Depth
11.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:11.7-13
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.18
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard intercept from ongoing drilling.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

VKS26-054Kraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.3 m
From
11.7 m
To
13 m
Intercept Depth
11.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:11.7-13
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.18
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard intercept from ongoing drilling.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

VKS26-054Kraken Main · copperGrade: 0.44Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.44
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.3 m
From
17.45 m
To
18.75 m
Intercept Depth
17.45 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:17.45-18.75
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard intercept from ongoing drilling.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

VKS26-054Kraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.83Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.83
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.3 m
From
17.45 m
To
18.75 m
Intercept Depth
17.45 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:17.45-18.75
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard intercept from ongoing drilling.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

VKS26-054Kraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.11Grade Unit: %Intercept: 1.3 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
1.3 m
From
17.45 m
To
18.75 m
Intercept Depth
17.45 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:17.45-18.75
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
2.01
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard intercept from ongoing drilling.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

VKS26-054Kraken Main · copperGrade: 0.38Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
copper
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.38
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.2 m
From
20.7 m
To
26.9 m
Intercept Depth
20.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:20.7-26.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.57
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard intercept from ongoing drilling.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

VKS26-054Kraken Main · nickelGrade: 0.62Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
nickel
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.62
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.2 m
From
20.7 m
To
26.9 m
Intercept Depth
20.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:20.7-26.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.57
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard intercept from ongoing drilling.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

VKS26-054Kraken Main · cobaltGrade: 0.08Grade Unit: %Intercept: 6.2 mHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
VKS26-054
Project
Kraken Main
Commodity
cobalt
Region
labrador
Reported Region
labrador
Ticker
VRDN.CN

Geometry

Grade
0.08
Grade Unit
%
Intercept
6.2 m
From
20.7 m
To
26.9 m
Intercept Depth
20.7 m

Classification

Sample Type
drill
Group ID
VKS26-054:20.7-26.9
Mining Method
unknown

Location

Location
Kraken Main
Loc. Confidence
medium
Loc. Source
document

QA/QC

Laboratory
Activation Labs
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks

Metal Equivalent

Metal Eq. Grade
1.57
Metal Eq. Unit
% Cu-Eq

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
historical_restatement
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
Yes

Dates

Event date
2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Standard intercept from ongoing drilling.

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

Metal Equivalent Opaquenegative

Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. Requires an actual metal equivalent grade; a combined elemental basket such as PGE is not a metal equivalent.

Why it applies: an equivalent grade is reported without its assumptions

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