Key Highlights

  • Indicated PdEq grades rose 36% to 3.04 g/t, while inferred grades climbed 44% to 3.07 g/t, reflecting updated metal prices including gold at $3,500/oz.
  • The company’s first S-K 1300-compliant report establishes a regulatory foundation for an upcoming Initial Assessment under the new SEC disclosure requirements.
  • The resource upgrade aligns with broader industry trends toward critical mineral development and improved project economics.

The company’s first S-K 1300-compliant Technical Report Summary, prepared by SLR Consulting, reflects a more strong geological model and updated metal prices, including gold at $3,500 per ounce. This milestone positions the project for an Initial Assessment, marking a key step in advancing the project toward formal economic evaluation under U.S. regulatory standards.

Resource Upgrade Under S-K 1300

The S-K 1300 report represents the first disclosure of Skaergaard’s resources under U.S. securities rules, replacing the previous NI 43-101 baseline. Grades have also improved markedly, with indicated PdEq grades climbing 36% to 3.04 g/t and inferred grades surging 44% to 3.07 g/t.

These changes stem from an updated Net Smelter Return (NSR) cut-off, reflecting higher prices for gold, palladium, and platinum. The report also introduces a block model methodology, which replaces a prior panel-based approach that had introduced excess dilution, better capturing the deposit’s true geometry. The updated resource estimate highlights the project’s potential within the context of rising demand for critical minerals.

Palladium and platinum, key components of Skaergaard’s resource profile, play essential roles in automotive catalysts and industrial applications, while gold remains a cornerstone of global investment and jewelry markets. The shift to S-K 1300 compliance aligns Greenland Mines with U.S. regulatory expectations, providing a clearer framework for investors evaluating the project’s economic potential.

Strategic Importance of the Upgrade

The resource upgrade arrives at a time of heightened interest in critical mineral projects, particularly those located in geopolitically stable regions. Greenland has emerged as a strategic jurisdiction for mining development, offering access to high-grade deposits in a politically favorable environment. The Skaergaard project’s improved resource profile could attract attention from investors seeking exposure to palladium and platinum, commodities that have faced supply constraints in recent years.

Additionally, the inclusion of gold at elevated price assumptions further enhances the project’s economic appeal. The transition to S-K 1300 compliance also reflects broader industry trends, as mining companies adapt to evolving regulatory requirements. The new standard, which replaces older disclosure rules, provides a more rigorous framework for reporting mineral resources and reserves, ensuring greater transparency and comparability for investors.

For Greenland Mines, the completion of this report represents a critical step in advancing Skaergaard toward formal economic evaluation and potential development. The company’s ongoing summer field campaign includes drilling, metallurgical testing, and geotechnical studies, all of which will feed into the next phase of technical evaluation. The S-K 1300 framework allows Greenland Mines to integrate prior technical work within the U.S.

regulatory system, setting the stage for a comprehensive assessment of open-pit and underground mining scenarios. The focus now shifts to economic modeling, which will determine the project’s viability under various market conditions. Given the project’s updated resource profile and the current pricing environment for precious and critical metals, Skaergaard could emerge as a significant development opportunity in the global mining sector.

Based on the press release attached hereto.

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