Vizsla Royalties Congratulates Vizsla Silver on the Positive Feasibility Study for the Panuco Project
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Vizsla Royalties Corp.
- Ticker
- VROY
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Sinaloa, Mexico
- Primary commodity
- Silver
- Secondary commodities
- Gold
- Document categories
- Resource update, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-13 06:44:35 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Vizsla Royalties congratulates Vizsla Silver on the positive Feasibility Study for the Panuco Project in Mexico. The study reports an after-tax NPV(5%) of US$1.8 billion and an IRR of 111% at base case metal prices, supporting strong future royalty cash flows.
Reasoning: The announcement highlights a high-quality feasibility study for a key project underlying the company's royalty interest, showing exceptional economic metrics.
Positive factors
- Exceptional project economics with 111% IRR
- High-grade reserves in Copala deposit
- Strong cash flow profile with 7-month payback
Negative factors
- Royalty holder has limited access to primary data
- Environmental permits still pending
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: The feasibility study outlines Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves for the Panuco project.
Evidence · text
“High-grade underground mine with Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The technical information section confirms the disclosure is in accordance with NI 43-101 standards.
Evidence · text
“In accordance with National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects”
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: Jesus Velador, Ph.D. MMSA is named as the Qualified Person who has reviewed and approved the content.
Evidence · text
“Jesus Velador, Ph.D. MMSA QP, Vice President of Exploration, is the Qualified Person”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (4)
probablePanuco · silverTonnes: 7900000Grade: 318Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Panuco
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Sinaloa, Mexico
- Ticker
- VROY
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:2d6890658f0e3efd279b
- Deposit or zone
- Copala
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 7900000
- Grade
- 318
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-04
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade reserve component for the Copala deposit.
Positive factors
- High-grade silver and gold intercepts
Evidence · text
“Copala deposit with 7.90 Mt averaging 318 g/t Ag and 2.05 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
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
probablePanuco · goldTonnes: 7900000Grade: 2.05Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Panuco
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Sinaloa, Mexico
- Ticker
- VROY
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:2d6890658f0e3efd279b
- Deposit or zone
- Copala
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 7900000
- Grade
- 2.05
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-04
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold grade component of the Copala reserve.
Positive factors
- Significant gold grade in reserve
Evidence · text
“Copala deposit with 7.90 Mt averaging 318 g/t Ag and 2.05 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
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
probablePanuco · silverTonnes: 4910000Grade: 139Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Panuco
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Sinaloa, Mexico
- Ticker
- VROY
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:a3354db5a20734953fe9
- Deposit or zone
- Napoleon
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 4910000
- Grade
- 139
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-04
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Silver grade component of the Napoleon reserve.
Positive factors
- Economic silver and gold reserves
Evidence · text
“Napoleon deposit with 4.91 Mt averaging 139 g/t Ag and 1.95 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
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
probablePanuco · goldTonnes: 4910000Grade: 1.95Grade Unit: g/tView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Panuco
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- mexico
- Reported Region
- Sinaloa, Mexico
- Ticker
- VROY
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- Resource group id
- resource:a3354db5a20734953fe9
- Deposit or zone
- Napoleon
- Mining method
- underground
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 4910000
- Grade
- 1.95
- Grade Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2025-11-04
Metal Equivalent
- Assumptions Disclosed
- Yes
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Gold grade component of the Napoleon reserve.
Positive factors
- Economic gold grade in reserve
Evidence · text
“Napoleon deposit with 4.91 Mt averaging 139 g/t Ag and 1.95 g/t Au”
Tags used in scoring
Probable Reservepositive
Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
Why it applies: category is "probable"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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
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
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