ZincX Resources Initiates Airborne LiDAR Survey of the Akie and Mt. Alcock Properties
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- ZincX Resources Corp.
- Ticker
- ZNX
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- British Columbia
- Primary commodity
- Zinc
- Secondary commodities
- Lead, Silver
- Document categories
- Resource update, Economic study, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 07:08:35 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
ZincX Resources has initiated a high-resolution airborne LiDAR survey over its Akie and Mt. Alcock properties to support future engineering and infrastructure planning. The announcement also restates the 2018 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) results for the Akie Zn-Pb-Ag Project, which envisages an underground mine with a 35% pre-tax IRR.
Reasoning: The document is primarily a corporate announcement regarding a planned LiDAR survey, which is a routine exploration/infrastructure activity. It includes a re-release of historical resource and economic data from a 2018 PEA, which provides context but lacks new technical novelty.
Positive factors
- Initiation of airborne LiDAR survey to support future engineering and infrastructure planning
- Re-statement of robust 2018 PEA economics for the Akie project
Facts used in scoring: 7
Classification and evidence
Stale Data Re-releasenegative · Story-specific tag
Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
Why it applies: The resource and economic data provided are from a 2018 Preliminary Economic Assessment.
Evidence · text
“The Company updated the estimate of mineral resources at Cardiac Creek in 2018”
Nearology Playneutral · Story-specific tag
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: The Akie property is described as being within the prolific Kechika Trough and Selwyn Basin.
Evidence · text
“situated within the Kechika Trough, the southernmost area of the regionally extensive Paleozoic Selwyn Basin”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (6)
indicatedAkie · zincTonnes: 22700000Grade: 8.32Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 4162000000Contained Unit: lbsHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Akie
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- ZNX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ken MacDonald
- Resource group id
- resource:bf283f1707823ef8b13c
- Deposit or zone
- Cardiac Creek
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 22700000
- Grade
- 8.32
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 4162000000
- Contained Unit
- lbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2018-01-01
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated zinc resource from 2018 PEA.
Positive factors
- High grade zinc (8.32%)
Negative factors
- Historical data
Evidence · table
“8.32”
Context: 22.7
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.6 years before this release
indicatedAkie · leadTonnes: 22700000Grade: 1.61Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 804000000Contained Unit: lbsHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Akie
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- ZNX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ken MacDonald
- Resource group id
- resource:bf283f1707823ef8b13c
- Deposit or zone
- Cardiac Creek
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 22700000
- Grade
- 1.61
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 804000000
- Contained Unit
- lbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2018-01-01
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated lead resource from 2018 PEA.
Negative factors
- Historical data
Evidence · table
“1.61”
Context: 22.7
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.6 years before this release
indicatedAkie · silverTonnes: 22700000Grade: 14.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 10.3Contained Unit: m ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Akie
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- ZNX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ken MacDonald
- Resource group id
- resource:bf283f1707823ef8b13c
- Deposit or zone
- Cardiac Creek
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 22700000
- Grade
- 14.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 10.3
- Contained Unit
- m oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2018-01-01
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated silver resource from 2018 PEA.
Negative factors
- Historical data
Evidence · table
“14.1”
Context: 22.7
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.6 years before this release
inferredAkie · zincTonnes: 7500000Grade: 7.04Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1169000000Contained Unit: lbsHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Akie
- Commodity
- zinc
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- ZNX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ken MacDonald
- Resource group id
- resource:1a8fef1961c0f3f56c36
- Deposit or zone
- Cardiac Creek
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 7500000
- Grade
- 7.04
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 1169000000
- Contained Unit
- lbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2018-01-01
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred zinc resource from 2018 PEA.
Negative factors
- Inferred category
- Historical data
Evidence · table
“7.04”
Context: 7.5
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.6 years before this release
inferredAkie · leadTonnes: 7500000Grade: 1.24Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 205000000Contained Unit: lbsHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Akie
- Commodity
- lead
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- ZNX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ken MacDonald
- Resource group id
- resource:1a8fef1961c0f3f56c36
- Deposit or zone
- Cardiac Creek
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 7500000
- Grade
- 1.24
- Grade Unit
- %
- Contained Metal
- 205000000
- Contained Unit
- lbs
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2018-01-01
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred lead resource from 2018 PEA.
Negative factors
- Inferred category
- Historical data
Evidence · table
“1.24”
Context: 7.5
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.6 years before this release
inferredAkie · silverTonnes: 7500000Grade: 12Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2.9Contained Unit: m ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Akie
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- canada_bc
- Reported Region
- British Columbia
- Ticker
- ZNX
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Ken MacDonald
- Resource group id
- resource:1a8fef1961c0f3f56c36
- Deposit or zone
- Cardiac Creek
- Mining method
- underground
- Ownership percent
- 100 %
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 7500000
- Grade
- 12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2.9
- Contained Unit
- m oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 5
- Cutoff Unit
- % Zn
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2018-01-01
Review
- Needs Review
- Yes
- Review Reason
- historical_restatement
- Historical
- Yes
- Historical Source Date
- 2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Dates
- Event date
- 2022-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred silver resource from 2018 PEA.
Negative factors
- Inferred category
- Historical data
Evidence · table
“12.0”
Context: 7.5
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
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 4.6 years before this release
How Atlas produces this analysis
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