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SONORO ANNOUNCES UPDATED MINERAL RESOURCE ESTIMATE AND ROBUST UPDATED PEA FOR CERRO CALICHE GOLD PROJECT: AFTER-TAX NPV OF USD $224 MILLION AND AFTER-TAX IRR OF 50%
Globenewswire· 2026-02-28 13:00
Core Viewpoint - Sonoro Gold Corp. has announced an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) and Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Cerro Caliche gold project, indicating significant potential for a viable mining operation over a ten-year life of mine with increased production rates and favorable economic metrics [1][5]. Updated PEA Highlights - The PEA is based on a base case gold price of $3,500/oz and silver price of $48/oz, showing a pre-tax net present value (NPV8) of $360 million and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 65% [4][13]. - At spot prices of $5,186/oz gold and $88/oz silver, the pre-tax NPV8 increases to $846 million with an IRR of 121% [6][13]. - The project has a gold recovery rate of 72% and a silver recovery rate of 27%, with a total of 459,000 ounces of gold equivalent expected over the life of the mine [6][15]. Mineral Resource Estimate - The updated MRE includes 51,752 k tonnes classified as Measured and Indicated resources, with an average gold grade of 0.37 g/t and silver grade of 3.7 g/t [11]. - Inferred resources are estimated at 8,801 k tonnes with a gold grade of 0.33 g/t [11]. Economic Parameters - Initial capital expenditures (CAPEX) are estimated at $83 million, with sustaining capital costs of $26 million [6][18]. - The cash operating costs are projected at $1,842 per gold equivalent ounce, with all-in sustaining costs (AISC) at $1,902 per ounce [6][30]. Mining and Processing - The mining operation will utilize an open pit, heap leach method, with an initial production rate of 12,000 tonnes per day ramping up to 16,000 tonnes per day [1][18]. - The total tonnes processed over the life of the mine is estimated at 52.8 million, with a strip ratio of 1.6 [15]. Sensitivity Analysis - The PEA includes sensitivity analysis showing how changes in gold and silver prices affect the project's NPV and IRR, indicating robust economic viability under various scenarios [16][20].
New Found Gold Announces Preliminary Economic Assessment and Updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Hammerdown Gold Project
TMX Newsfile· 2026-02-26 22:00
Hub and Spoke Mine Plan in Central Newfoundland: Three deposits, Hammerdown, Orion and Stog'er Tight, centered around the Company's Pine Cove Mill Robust Economics: After-tax NPV5%[1] of $199.2 M[2] using a base case scenario (variable price deck: long-term price of US$3,475/oz averaging US$3,656/oz Au[3])After-tax NPV5% of $415.1 M using an upside scenario (US$5,000/oz Au)Solid Production over an Extended Mine Life: 251,287 oz Au produced over a 13-year LOM[4]Average LOM total cash costs[5] and AISC[6] of ...
Gunnison Copper releases improved Preliminary Economic Assessment for flagship project in Arizona
Proactiveinvestors NA· 2026-02-26 14:02
Gunnison Copper Corp (TSX:GCU, OTCQB:GCUMF, FRA:3XS0) has reported improved economics in an updated Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its wholly owned Gunnison Copper Project in Cochise County, Arizona, replacing the prior study released in December 2024. The company said the 2026 assessment reflects stronger project value driven by higher copper price assumptions and operational enhancements. The updated plan outlines a conventional open-pit, heap-leach and SX/EW operation designed to produce 99.99 ...
Tudor Gold begins PEA for Treaty Creek in Canada
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-26 09:37
Tudor Gold has announced the commissioning of a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Goldstorm Deposit at its Treaty Creek Project in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia (BC), Canada. Fuse Advisors has been appointed to prepare the PEA. The PEA will explore the viability of an underground mining operation concentrating on higher-grade gold deposits as outlined in the 2026 mineral resource estimate (MRE). Fuse Advisors is responsible for developing a mine plan that envisions production of u ...
Gunnison Copper Announces Updated Preliminary Economic Assessment of Its Flagship Gunnison Copper Project Reporting Post-Tax NPV8 of US$2.0 Billion
TMX Newsfile· 2026-02-26 00:00
Phoenix, Arizona--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2026) - Gunnison Copper Corp. (TSX: GCU) (OTCQB: GCUMF) (FSE: 3XS0) ("Gunnison" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of an updated NI 43-101 Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA" or "2026 PEA") on its 100%-owned Gunnison Copper Project in the Cochise Mining District, Arizona, United States ("Gunnison Project"). The PEA supersedes the previous PEA on the Gunnison Project released in December 2024 (the "2024 PEA") in all respects. All dollar a ...
Wallbridge Mining Company (OTCPK:WLBM.F) Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-25 18:15
GROWING GOLD RESOURCES IN QUEBEC'S ABITIBI TSX: WM OTCQB: WLBMF wallbridgemining.com TSX: WM | OTCQB: WLBMF Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information This presentation contains forward-looking statements or information (collectively, "FLI") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. FLI is based on expectations, estimates, projections, and interpretations as at the date of this presentation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are FLI ...
Tudor Gold Launches Preliminary Economic Assessment on Treaty Creek Project
TMX Newsfile· 2026-02-25 10:00
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2026) - Tudor Gold Corp. (TSXV: TUD) (FSE: H56) (the "Company" or "Tudor") is pleased to report it has retained Fuse Advisors Inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, to prepare a preliminary economic assessment ("PEA") on placing the Treaty Creek Project's Goldstorm Deposit in production. PEA Terms of ReferenceFuse Advisors Inc. ("Fuse") has been retained to prepare a PEA examining the potential for an underground mining operation focused on the high ...
Ero Announces Inaugural PEA for Furnas, Outlines Low Capital Intensity Project with a 24-Year Initial Mine Life
Globenewswire· 2026-02-23 22:05
(all amounts in US dollars and shown on a 100% Project basis, unless otherwise noted)VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ero Copper Corp. (TSX: ERO, NYSE: ERO) ("Ero" or the “Company”) is pleased to announce results of the Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") on the Furnas Copper-Gold Project ("Furnas" or the "Project"), located in the Carajás Mineral Province in Pará State, Brazil. The PEA outlines the potential for a large-scale, long-life copper-gold operation with a robust ...
[Video Enhanced] Selkirk Copper 50,000 meter Drill Program Aims to Establish a 12-15 Year Mine Life
Thenewswire· 2026-02-23 16:40
Vancouver, BC – TheNewswire - February 23, 2026 – Global Stocks News - Sponsored content disseminated on behalf of Selkirk Copper Mines Inc. On February 19, 2026 Selkirk Copper Mines Inc. (TSXV: SCMI) (FSE: IO20) (OTCQB: SKRKF) announced new assay results from the on-going 50,000 meter drill program at the Minto Mine in Yukon, Canada.In June 2025, Selkirk First Nation (SFN) purchased the former Minto Mine out of bankruptcy, then partnered with the Frank Giustra-backed Fiore Group to form Selkirk Copper Mi ...
Fuerte Announces a Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Coffee Gold Project; Positioning the Company as one of Canada's Next Gold Producers
TMX Newsfile· 2026-02-22 13:00
Core Viewpoint - Fuerte Metals Corporation announced positive results from its Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Coffee Gold Project, indicating strong economic viability and plans for aggressive development timelines [1][2]. Economic Assessment - The PEA estimates an After-Tax NPV (5%) of US$2.3 billion and an IRR of 47.8% at analyst consensus gold prices, with a potential NPV of US$4.0 billion and an IRR of 67.2% at spot gold prices [1][8]. - The project is expected to produce an average of 249,000 saleable gold ounces per year for the first five years and 217,000 ounces per year over its 13-year mine life, with an AISC of US$1,274/oz [3][8]. Production and Costs - The PEA outlines a high-grade open-pit heap-leach mine with a total material mined of 90.5 million tonnes and a gold grade of 1.25 g/t, resulting in contained gold of 3,644,000 ounces [7][9]. - Average cash operating costs are projected at US$1,136/oz, positioning the project in the second quartile of global producers [8][28]. Project Development Timeline - The company plans to initiate an aggressive timeline for development, including construction of access roads and obtaining key mine licenses by the end of 2026, aiming for a construction decision in early 2027 [2][35][36]. - An infill drilling program is set to commence in Q1 2026 to upgrade Inferred resources to Indicated status, which will be included in the upcoming Feasibility Study [4][33]. Environmental and Social Considerations - The company acknowledges the importance of protecting the water and lands around the Coffee Creek area and is committed to building relationships with local First Nations [2][37]. - The environmental and socioeconomic assessment process was completed in 2022, with major mine license applications filed in 2023 [30][31]. Future Plans - A 40,000-meter drill program is planned for 2026 to upgrade existing mineral resources and explore new targets within the 70,000-hectare claim package [32][34]. - The company is advancing its Feasibility Study with G Mining Services, which will also manage construction once permits are received [36].