Moon River Moly Ltd. Announces Preliminary Economic Assessment of Potential Restart of 25% Owned Endako Molybdenum MineNovember 21, 2025 7:00 AM EST | Source: Moon River Moly Ltd.HIGHLIGHTS: Pre-tax net present value ("NPV") of $1.1 billion, internal rate of return ("IRR") of 46%, an after-tax NPV of $790 million and an IRR of 40% at an 8% discount rate and assuming a long-term molybdenum ("Mo") price of US$49.73 per kg (US$22.50 per pound ("lb"));10-year mine life based on 75,000 tonnes of mi ...

Core Viewpoint - Erdene Resource Development Corp. has announced an updated mineral resource estimate for its Zuun Mod molybdenum-copper project, highlighting its significance as one of Asia's largest undeveloped projects and the growing demand for molybdenum in various industries [2][3]. Company Overview - Erdene Resource Development Corp. is a Canada-based resource company focused on gold production at the Bayan Khundii Gold Mine in Mongolia, with interests in a portfolio of precious and base metal projects [20]. Mineral Resource Estimate Update - The updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) for Zuun Mod shows a 50% increase in reported resources compared to the 2011 estimate, with significant increases in both molybdenum and copper resources [7][14]. - The MRE includes a 22% increase in Measured and Indicated molybdenum resources to 333 million pounds and a 95% increase in Inferred molybdenum resources to 300 million pounds [7][14]. - Copper resources also saw a 16% increase in Measured and Indicated resources to 384 million pounds and a 75% increase in Inferred resources to 350 million pounds [7][14]. Project Location and Infrastructure - The Zuun Mod project is located in the Khundii Minerals District of Mongolia, approximately 35 kilometers from Erdene's Bayan Khundii Gold Mine and 180 kilometers from China, the largest consumer of molybdenum [3][9]. - The project benefits from a growing infrastructure in the region, which is crucial for its development and accessibility [3][9]. Future Exploration and Development Plans - The company plans to conduct drilling in Q4 2025 to explore expansion opportunities and copper targets within the porphyry complex [7][10]. - Upcoming work will also include process testing, infrastructure evaluations, and marketing studies to advance the project [12]. Molybdenum Market Outlook - Molybdenum is increasingly valued in various sectors, including aerospace, defense, and advanced electronics, with a bullish outlook for demand due to its critical properties [3][13]. - The project is strategically positioned to supply molybdenum to nearby markets in China, South Korea, and Japan, where processing capacity is expanding [16].

Core Viewpoint - Amerigo Resources Ltd. has provided an operational update regarding its Minera Valle Central (MVC) operation, highlighting the resumption of operations at the El Teniente underground copper mine and the processing of fresh tailings [1][2][4]. Group 1: Operational Updates - The El Teniente underground copper mine received approval to restart operations in eight out of twelve sectors, with operations resuming on August 9, 2025 [2]. - Following the restart, MVC began processing fresh tailings from El Teniente on the night of August 10, 2025 [2]. - Prior to the restart, operations at El Teniente were suspended due to a seismic event that resulted in the death of six workers, leading to a temporary halt in the supply of fresh tailings to MVC [3]. Group 2: Production Expectations - Amerigo anticipates that daily throughput from fresh tailings will be lower than initially forecasted in MVC's 2025 production schedule until operations at El Teniente normalize [4]. - The company plans to mitigate production impacts by increasing the processing of historic tailings during this period [5]. Group 3: Company Overview - Amerigo Resources Ltd. is an innovative copper producer with a long-term relationship with Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, and processes both fresh and historic tailings from the El Teniente mine [6].