ZincX Resources Provides Company Update
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
- Extracted
- 2026-09-17 07:07:36 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
ZincX Resources provided a company update highlighting its flagship Cardiac Creek Zn-Pb-Ag deposit at the Akie property in British Columbia. The update re-stated the 2018 mineral resource estimate and the 2018 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) results, which show a pre-tax IRR of 35%.
Reasoning: The company provided a general update re-stating its 2018 resource and 2018 PEA results. While the economics are robust, the data is not new.
Positive factors
- Strong PEA economics with 35% pre-tax IRR
- Significant zinc-lead-silver resource scale
- Zinc designated as a critical mineral
Negative factors
- Resource estimate is stale (2018)
- Economics based on a PEA (lower maturity)
Facts used in scoring: 7
Classification and evidence
PEA Onlyneutral
Only Class 4 / Initial Assessment economics available. Not bankable.
Why it applies: The economic parameters provided are from a 2018 Preliminary Economic Assessment.
Evidence · text
“The Company announced robust positive results from the 2018 Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA).”
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: The mineral resource estimate was last updated in 2018.
Evidence · text
“The Company updated the estimate of mineral resources at Cardiac Creek in 2018”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: A significant portion of the resource is in the Inferred category.
Evidence · text
“Inferred 7.5 7.04 1.24 12.0 1.169 0.205 2.9”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 6. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (6)
indicatedCardiac Creek · zincTonnes: 22700000Grade: 8.32Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 4162000000Contained Unit: lbsHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cardiac Creek
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:3e50fe5d58372c1e7060
- 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
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
- 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant indicated resource reported, though historical.
Positive factors
- Large indicated resource
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 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
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 5.3 years before this release
indicatedCardiac Creek · leadTonnes: 22700000Grade: 1.61Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 804000000Contained Unit: lbsHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cardiac Creek
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:3e50fe5d58372c1e7060
- 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
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
- 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal reported in indicated resource.
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 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
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 5.3 years before this release
indicatedCardiac Creek · silverTonnes: 22700000Grade: 14.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 10.3Contained Unit: m ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cardiac Creek
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:3e50fe5d58372c1e7060
- 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
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
- 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal reported in indicated resource.
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 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
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 5.3 years before this release
inferredCardiac Creek · zincTonnes: 7500000Grade: 7.04Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 1169000000Contained Unit: lbsHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cardiac Creek
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:50c09ff92d4e07805866
- 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
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
- 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource component.
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 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
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 5.3 years before this release
inferredCardiac Creek · leadTonnes: 7500000Grade: 1.24Grade Unit: %Contained Metal: 205000000Contained Unit: lbsHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cardiac Creek
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:50c09ff92d4e07805866
- 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
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
- 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal reported in inferred resource.
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 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
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 5.3 years before this release
inferredCardiac Creek · silverTonnes: 7500000Grade: 12Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2.9Contained Unit: m ozHistorical resultNeeds review: historical_restatementView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Cardiac Creek
- 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
- Resource group id
- resource:50c09ff92d4e07805866
- 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
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
- 2023-05-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Secondary metal reported in inferred resource.
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 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
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 5.3 years before this release
How Atlas produces this analysis
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