Meridian (US:MRBK) Newsfile·2025-10-07 10:30Core Insights - Meridian Mining UK has successfully completed the final phase of the Cabaçal Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) drill program, yielding strong results in gold, copper, and silver mineralization [2][4][5] - The company is also reporting promising initial exploration results from the Cigarra project, indicating potential for further discoveries in precious and base metals [3][6] Cabaçal DFS Drill Program - The DFS drill program at Cabaçal has revealed multiple stacked layers of Au-Cu-Ag ore, with notable intersections such as 0.9m at 35.8g/t Au [2][4] - Significant assay results include: - CD-760: 27.5m at 1.9g/t AuEq (1.4% CuEq) and 12.8m at 4.9g/t AuEq (3.6% CuEq) [4][10] - CD-752: 17.6m at 1.8g/t AuEq (1.3% CuEq) [4][10] - CD-743: 24.5m at 1.9g/t AuEq (1.4% CuEq) [4][10] - The results are expected to contribute significantly to resource and reserve upgrades in 2026 [2][5] Cigarra Exploration - Initial drilling at Cigarra has intercepted mineralization similar to that found at Cabaçal, with a focus on a 2.0km VMS prospect [3][6] - The first drill hole at Cigarra returned 3.1m at 0.5g/t Au and 6.2g/t Ag, indicating a fertile area for VMS-type base and precious metals [14][15] - The exploration program aims to establish vectors to hydrothermal centers, with further assays pending [18][19] Financial Position - Meridian Mining is well-funded with over CAD 60 million in the bank, positioning the company favorably to capitalize on strengthening commodity prices [5][7] - The Cabaçal project has a projected after-tax NPV5 of USD 984 million and an IRR of 61.2%, with a low all-in-sustaining cost of USD 742 per ounce of gold equivalent [23][24] Future Outlook - The completion of the DFS drill program is a major milestone ahead of the Final Investment Decision (FID) expected in 2026 [5][6] - The company is advancing its exploration strategy across the Cabaçal VMS belt and other regional projects, aiming to expand its resource base [28]