Generation Mining Announces Feasibility Study Report Update for the Marathon Copper-Palladium Project
Generation Mining (GENMF) has announced positive results from its updated Feasibility Study for the Marathon Copper-Palladium Project in Northwestern Ontario. The study reveals robust economics with an after-tax NPV6% of $1.07 billion, IRR of 28%, and a 1.9-year payback period based on 3-year trailing average metal prices.
The project requires initial capital of C$992 million and features life-of-mine all-in sustaining costs of US$2.05/CuEq lb. Over its approximately 13-year mine life, the project expects average annual production of 42 Mlbs copper, 168 koz palladium, 38 koz platinum, 12 koz gold, and 240 koz silver.
The project will create over 800 jobs during construction and 400 direct permanent jobs during operations. It is fully permitted for construction federally and awaiting final approval from the Government of Ontario.
Generation Mining (GENMF) ha annunciato risultati positivi dal suo aggiornato Studio di Fattibilità per il Progetto di Rame-Palladio di Marathon nel Northwestern Ontario. Lo studio rivela un'economia robusta con un NPV6% dopo le tasse di 1,07 miliardi di dollari, un IRR del 28% e un periodo di recupero di 1,9 anni basato sui prezzi medi dei metalli degli ultimi 3 anni.
Il progetto richiede un capitale iniziale di 992 milioni di dollari canadesi e presenta costi sostenibili complessivi di vita mineraria di 2,05 USD/CuEq lb. Durante i suoi circa 13 anni di vita mineraria, il progetto prevede una produzione annuale media di 42 Mlbs di rame, 168 koz di palladio, 38 koz di platino, 12 koz di oro e 240 koz di argento.
Il progetto creerà oltre 800 posti di lavoro durante la costruzione e 400 posti di lavoro diretti permanenti durante le operazioni. È completamente autorizzato per la costruzione a livello federale e in attesa dell'approvazione finale da parte del Governo dell'Ontario.
Generation Mining (GENMF) ha anunciado resultados positivos de su Estudio de Viabilidad actualizado para el Proyecto de Cobre-Paladio de Marathon en el noroeste de Ontario. El estudio revela una economía robusta con un VPN6% después de impuestos de 1.07 mil millones de dólares, un TIR del 28% y un período de recuperación de 1.9 años basado en los precios promedio de metales de los últimos 3 años.
El proyecto requiere un capital inicial de 992 millones de dólares canadienses y presenta costos sostenibles totales de vida de 2.05 USD/CuEq lb. Durante su vida útil de aproximadamente 13 años, el proyecto espera una producción anual promedio de 42 Mlbs de cobre, 168 koz de paladio, 38 koz de platino, 12 koz de oro y 240 koz de plata.
El proyecto creará más de 800 empleos durante la construcción y 400 empleos permanentes directos durante las operaciones. Está completamente autorizado para la construcción a nivel federal y esperando la aprobación final del Gobierno de Ontario.
Generation Mining (GENMF)는 노스웨스턴 온타리오에 있는 마라톤 구리-팔라듐 프로젝트에 대한 업데이트된 타당성 조사에서 긍정적인 결과를 발표했습니다. 이 연구는 세후 NPV6%가 10억 7천만 달러, IRR이 28%, 그리고 3년 평균 금속 가격을 기준으로 한 1.9년의 투자 회수 기간을 보여줍니다.
이 프로젝트는 초기 자본이 9억 9천 2백만 캐나다 달러가 필요하며, 생애 전반에 걸쳐 총 유지 비용이 2.05 USD/CuEq lb입니다. 약 13년의 광산 수명 동안, 이 프로젝트는 연평균 42 Mlbs의 구리, 168 koz의 팔라듐, 38 koz의 백금, 12 koz의 금, 그리고 240 koz의 은의 생산을 기대합니다.
이 프로젝트는 건설 기간 동안 800개 이상의 일자리를 창출하고, 운영 중에 400개의 직접적인 영구 일자리를 창출할 것입니다. 연방 차원에서 건설 허가를 모두 받았으며, 온타리오 정부의 최종 승인을 기다리고 있습니다.
Generation Mining (GENMF) a annoncé des résultats positifs de son étude de faisabilité mise à jour pour le projet de cuivre-palladium de Marathon dans le nord-ouest de l'Ontario. L'étude révèle une économie solide avec un VAN6% après impôts de 1,07 milliard de dollars, un TRI de 28% et une période de retour sur investissement de 1,9 an basée sur les prix moyens des métaux des 3 dernières années.
Le projet nécessite un capital initial de 992 millions de dollars canadiens et présente des coûts de maintien totaux de vie de 2,05 USD/CuEq lb. Au cours de sa durée de vie d'environ 13 ans, le projet prévoit une production annuelle moyenne de 42 Mlbs de cuivre, 168 koz de palladium, 38 koz de platine, 12 koz d'or et 240 koz d'argent.
Le projet créera plus de 800 emplois pendant la construction et 400 emplois permanents directs pendant les opérations. Il est entièrement autorisé pour la construction au niveau fédéral et attend l'approbation finale du gouvernement de l'Ontario.
Generation Mining (GENMF) hat positive Ergebnisse aus seiner aktualisierten Machbarkeitsstudie für das Marathon Kupfer-Palladium-Projekt im Nordwesten von Ontario bekannt gegeben. Die Studie zeigt eine robuste Wirtschaftlichkeit mit einem nach Steuern NPV6% von 1,07 Milliarden US-Dollar, einer IRR von 28% und einer Amortisationszeit von 1,9 Jahren basierend auf den durchschnittlichen Metallpreisen der letzten 3 Jahre.
Das Projekt erfordert ein anfängliches Kapital von 992 Millionen kanadischen Dollar und weist lebenslange Gesamtkosten von 2,05 USD/CuEq lb auf. Über eine etwa 13-jährige Lebensdauer der Mine erwartet das Projekt eine durchschnittliche Jahresproduktion von 42 Mlbs Kupfer, 168 koz Palladium, 38 koz Platin, 12 koz Gold und 240 koz Silber.
Das Projekt wird über 800 Arbeitsplätze während der Bauzeit und 400 direkte Dauerarbeitsplätze während des Betriebs schaffen. Es ist vollständig für den Bau auf Bundesebene genehmigt und wartet auf die endgültige Genehmigung der Regierung von Ontario.
- Strong NPV of $1.07 billion and IRR of 28% with quick 1.9-year payback period
- Significant critical mineral production: 151 Mlbs copper and 720 koz palladium in first three years
- Competitive AISC of US$2.05/CuEq lb
- Project fully permitted federally, awaiting final Ontario approval
- Diversified revenue stream with 41% from copper and 41% from palladium
- High initial capital requirement of C$992 million needed for construction
- Project still pending final provincial permit approval
- Lower returns at spot prices: NPV drops to $749M and IRR to 21%
Highlights:
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Robust Base Case economics1: An after-tax NPV
6% of , IRR of$1.07 billion 28% and 1.9 year payback period based on the 3-yr trailing average metal prices at the effective date2 - Strong critical mineral production during pre-production and the first three years of commercial operation: 151 Mlbs of payable copper, 720 koz of payable palladium and 156 koz of platinum
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Initial Capital:
C 3$992 million -
Attractive AISC: Life of mine (“LOM”) all-in sustaining costs (“AISC”) of
US /CuEq lb or$2.05 US /PdEq oz3$781 -
At recent long-term consensus prices2: An after-tax NPV
6% of , IRR of$876 million 24% and 2.2 year payback period, with41% of payable metal revenues attributable to copper and41% attributable to palladium -
At recent spot prices2: An after-tax NPV
6% of , IRR of$749 million 21% and 2.4 year payback period, with44% of payable metal revenues attributable to copper and37% attributable to palladium. - Average annual payable metals: 42 Mlbs copper, 168 koz palladium, 38 koz platinum, 12 koz gold and 240 koz silver over approximately 13 years of mine life
- Jobs: Creation of over 800 jobs during construction and over 400 direct permanent jobs during operations
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The Next Critical Mineral, Shovel-Ready Project: Fully Permitted for Construction federally and waiting for approval on last permit from the Government of
Ontario .
The 2025 FS incorporates the results of the Project optimization work reported by the Company in a news release entitled “Generation Completes Optimization Work for the Marathon Project with Improved Mine Plan and Reduced Capex” issued on November 20, 2024, which focused on two key aspects: 1) optimization of the mine plan to maximize metal production and defer waste stripping in the early years of operations in order to improve early cash flows and reduce the payback period (“Mine Plan Optimization”); and 2) optimization of the process plant design and layout, including sizing of key equipment, plant footprint and foundations, in order to reduce the initial Project capital costs (“Initial Capital Optimization”, and together with the Mine Plan Optimization, the “Optimization Work”).
The Optimization Work has now been further updated to incorporate changes to Mineral Resources, Mineral Reserves, the Life-of-Mine (LOM) mining plan and operating and capital costs, using the same metal price assumptions which formed the basis of the November 20, 2024 news release.
The 2025 FS was prepared by Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC (“Ausenco”), along with contributions from Moose Mountain Technical Services (“MMTS”), Knight Piésold Ltd. (“KP”), P&E Mining Consultants Inc. (“P&E”), and JDS Energy and Mining, Inc (“JDS”).
The 2025 FS outlines the operation of an open pit mine and process plant over a mine life of 12.5 years and replaces the Company’s previous feasibility study entitled “Amended Feasibility Study Update, Marathon Palladium & Copper Project,
Jamie Levy, President and CEO of the Company, commented, “The updated Feasibility Study for the Marathon Copper-Palladium Project clearly underscores its potential to be Ontario’s next producing critical mineral mine. The project not only benefits from a strong commodity mix of critical metals but also stands as a strategic Canadian response to growing threats in the global mineral supply chain.
The Marathon Project’s significant exposure to copper and palladium positions it as a uniquely attractive opportunity in the critical mineral space in
Kerry Knoll, Executive Chairman of the Company commented, “Anticipating the final permit approvals from the provincial government in the near future, the Marathon Project is on track to become the next major shovel-ready critical metal project in
Economic Analysis
The updated Feasibility Study underscores the continued economic robustness of the Marathon Project with an after-tax NPV
The following table presents the key outputs of the economic analysis for the 2025 FS using 3-year trailing average metal prices, together with the same analysis performed using spot and consensus metal prices, and foreign exchange rate assumptions:
Item | Units |
2025 FS(c) |
March 25, 2025 Spot(d) |
March 2025 long-term consensus(e) |
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Key Assumptions | ||||||
Exchange rate (C$/US$) | C$/US$ |
1.35 |
1.44 |
1.37 |
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Palladium Price | US$/oz |
1,525 |
965 |
1,133 |
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Copper Price | US$/lb |
4.00 |
4.43 |
4.52 |
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Platinum Price | US$/oz |
950 |
1,003 |
1,240 |
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Gold Price | US$/oz |
2,000 |
2,983 |
2,511 |
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Silver Price | US$/oz |
24.00 |
33.68 |
31.19 |
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Revenue Split (a) | ||||||
Palladium | % |
52 |
37 |
41 |
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Copper | % |
34 |
44 |
41 |
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Platinum | % |
7 |
9 |
10 |
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Gold | % |
5 |
9 |
7 |
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Silver | % |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Economic Results (b)(f) | ||||||
Pre-Tax Cash Flow (undiscounted) | $M |
3,009 |
2,291 |
2,576 |
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Pre-Tax NPV |
$M |
1,660 |
1,189 |
1,375 |
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Pre-Tax IRR | % |
1.7 |
2.0 |
1.8 |
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Pre-Tax Payback | years |
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After-Tax Cash Flow (undiscounted) | $M |
2,032 |
1,554 |
1,744 |
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After-Tax NPV |
$M |
1,070 |
749 |
876 |
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After-Tax IRR | % |
1.9 |
2.4 |
2.2 |
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After-Tax Payback | years |
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Notes: | ||||||
(a) Totals may not add to |
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(b) The economic analysis was carried out in real terms (i.e., without inflation factors) in Q4 2024 Canadian dollars, assuming no project construction financing but inclusive of mining equipment leasing. |
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(c) Metal price assumptions are based on the adjusted 3-year historical trailing averages as of November 1, 2024 for each of the metals. The 3-year averages are as follows: Palladium - |
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(d) March 25, 2025 spot prices of |
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(e) Long-term consensus pricing provided by Haywood Securities as of March 24, 2025. |
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(f) See Non-IFRS Financial Measures, below, for additional information on Pre-Tax and After-Tax Cash Flows. |
Sensitivities
The Project has significant leverage to palladium and copper prices. The after-tax valuation sensitivities for the key metrics are shown below.
After-Tax NPV |
Palladium Price Sensitivity (US$/oz) |
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800 |
1,000 |
1,250 |
1,500 |
1,525 |
1,750 |
2,000 |
2,200 |
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Copper Price Sensitivity (US$/lb) |
2.50 |
(291) |
(9) |
308 |
612 |
643 |
916 |
1,214 |
1,466 |
3.00 |
(120) |
145 |
452 |
758 |
788 |
1,057 |
1,368 |
1,606 |
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3.50 |
41 |
296 |
598 |
899 |
929 |
1,211 |
1,509 |
1,746 |
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4.00 |
194 |
438 |
741 |
1,040 |
1,070 |
1,352 |
1,649 |
1,886 |
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4.50 |
337 |
582 |
883 |
1,195 |
1,225 |
1,492 |
1,788 |
2,023 |
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5.00 |
484 |
723 |
1,023 |
1,335 |
1,365 |
1,632 |
1,927 |
2,165 |
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5.50 |
625 |
866 |
1,178 |
1,475 |
1,505 |
1,771 |
2,067 |
2,306 |
After-Tax IRR Results |
Palladium Price Sensitivity (US$/oz) |
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800 |
1,000 |
1,250 |
1,500 |
1,525 |
1,750 |
2,000 |
2,200 |
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Copper Price Sensitivity (US$/lb) |
2.50 |
- |
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3.00 |
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3.50 |
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4.00 |
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4.50 |
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5.00 |
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5.50 |
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After-Tax Payback |
Palladium Price Sensitivity (US$/oz) |
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800 |
1,000 |
1,250 |
1,500 |
1,525 |
1,750 |
2,000 |
2,200 |
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Copper Price Sensitivity (US$/lb) |
2.50 |
- |
7.8 |
4.3 |
2.5 |
2.5 |
2.0 |
1.8 |
1.5 |
3.00 |
10.4 |
5.6 |
3.3 |
2.3 |
2.2 |
1.9 |
1.5 |
1.4 |
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3.50 |
6.8 |
4.9 |
2.9 |
2.1 |
2.1 |
1.8 |
1.5 |
1.4 |
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4.00 |
5.6 |
4.2 |
2.4 |
2.0 |
1.9 |
1.6 |
1.4 |
1.3 |
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4.50 |
5.0 |
3.0 |
2.1 |
1.9 |
1.8 |
1.5 |
1.4 |
1.3 |
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5.00 |
4.2 |
2.4 |
2.0 |
1.6 |
1.6 |
1.4 |
1.3 |
1.2 |
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5.50 |
3.0 |
2.2 |
1.9 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.4 |
1.3 |
1.2 |
After-Tax Results |
OPEX Sensitivity |
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+ |
+ |
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- |
- |
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NPV |
669 |
871 |
1,070 |
1,282 |
1,479 |
Payback (yrs) |
2.3 |
2.1 |
1.9 |
1.8 |
1.6 |
IRR (%) |
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After-Tax Results |
CAPEX Sensitivity |
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+ |
+ |
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- |
- |
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NPV |
860 |
966 |
1,070 |
1,173 |
1,277 |
Payback (yrs) |
3.0 |
2.3 |
1.9 |
1.5 |
1.2 |
IRR (%) |
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After-Tax Results |
FX Sensitivity |
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1.25 |
1.30 |
1.35 |
1.40 |
1.45 |
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NPV |
840 |
955 |
1,070 |
1,199 |
1,313 |
Payback (yrs) |
2.2 |
2.0 |
1.9 |
1.9 |
1.6 |
IRR (%) |
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Capital Costs
The initial capital costs for construction and ramp-up, together with expected sustaining capital and closure costs, are presented in the table below:
Capital Area |
2025 FS ($M) |
Mobile Equipment for Construction(a) |
74 |
Processing Plant |
280 |
Infrastructure |
88 |
TSF, Water Management and Earthworks |
97 |
EPCM, General and Owners Cost |
198 |
Preproduction, Startup, Commissioning |
169 |
Contingency |
87 |
Initial Capital |
992 |
Preproduction revenue(b) |
(184) |
Total |
809 |
Sustaining Capital |
565 |
Closure and Reclamation Costs |
72 |
Notes: |
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(a) Mobile equipment acquired for Construction is presented as the cost of equipment deposits and lease payments during the construction and pre-production period. The remainder of the equipment leasing costs are incurred during operations and included in sustaining capital. | |
(b) Revenue net of Related Off-Site Costs (Transport, Smelter, and Royalties) and working capital adjustments. See Economic Analysis, above, for additional information on the metal price assumptions used in the 2025 FS. |
Operating Costs
The Project operating costs have been updated and are reflected in the table below.
Description |
Units |
Operating Cost |
Mining(a) |
$/t processed |
12.93 |
Processing |
$/t processed |
8.57 |
General & Administration |
$/t processed |
2.62 |
Concentrate Transport Costs |
$/t processed |
1.96 |
Treatment & Refining Charges |
$/t processed |
2.38 |
Royalties |
$/t processed |
0.10 |
Total Operating Costs |
$/t processed |
28.56 |
Average Operating Cost |
US$/oz PdEq(c) |
663 |
Average All-in Sustaining Cost (b) |
US$/oz PdEq(c) |
781 |
Average Operating Cost |
US$/lb CuEq(c) |
1.74 |
Average All-in Sustaining Cost (b) |
US$/lb CuEq(c) |
2.05 |
Notes: |
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(a) Mining cost per tonne mined is |
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(b) All-in sustaining cost excludes the impact of the Wheaton PMPA. | ||
(c) See Non-IFRS Financial Measures, below, for additional information on Operating Costs, AISC, PdEq and CuEq. |
Mine Plan
The life of mine plan has been updated and the production details are summarized in the table below.
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Units |
2025 TR |
LOM Throughput |
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Peak Process Plant Throughput |
tpd |
27,700 |
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Mt/year |
10.1 |
Peak Mining Rate |
tpd |
164,000 |
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Mt/year |
60 |
Mine Production (LOM) |
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Total Mined |
Mt |
489.7 |
Total Waste Mined |
Mt |
361.4 |
Total Ore Mined |
Mt |
128.3 |
Strip Ratio |
waste:ore |
2.8 |
Payable Metal (LOM) |
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Palladium |
koz |
2,161 |
Copper |
Mlbs |
532 |
Platinum |
koz |
488 |
Gold |
koz |
160 |
Silver |
koz |
3,051 |
Mineral Resources
The Mineral Resource Estimate below is for the combined Marathon, Geordie and Sally Deposits. The Mineral Resource Estimates for Marathon, Geordie and Sally were prepared by P&E.
Pit Constrained Combined Mineral Resource Estimate for the Marathon, Geordie and Sally Deposits (Effective date November 1, 2024)
Mineral Resource Classification |
Tonnes |
Pd |
Cu |
Pt |
Au |
Ag |
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Mt |
g/t |
koz |
% |
Mlbs |
g/t |
koz |
g/t |
koz |
g/t |
koz |
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Marathon Deposit |
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Measured |
164.0 |
0.56 |
2,973 |
0.20 |
712 |
0.18 |
970 |
0.07 |
358 |
1.7 |
9,089 |
Indicated |
38.1 |
0.39 |
476 |
0.18 |
153 |
0.13 |
159 |
0.06 |
71 |
1.6 |
1,896 |
Meas. + Ind. |
202.0 |
0.53 |
3,449 |
0.19 |
865 |
0.17 |
1,129 |
0.07 |
429 |
1.7 |
10,985 |
Inferred |
2.9 |
0.36 |
34 |
0.16 |
10 |
0.13 |
12 |
0.06 |
6 |
1.2 |
112 |
Geordie Deposit |
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Indicated |
17.3 |
0.56 |
312 |
0.35 |
133 |
0.04 |
20 |
0.05 |
25 |
2.4 |
1,351 |
Inferred |
12.9 |
0.51 |
212 |
0.28 |
80 |
0.03 |
12 |
0.03 |
14 |
2.4 |
982 |
Sally Deposit |
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Indicated |
24.8 |
0.35 |
278 |
0.17 |
93 |
0.2 |
160 |
0.07 |
56 |
0.7 |
567 |
Inferred |
14.0 |
0.28 |
124 |
0.19 |
57 |
0.15 |
70 |
0.05 |
24 |
0.6 |
280 |
Total Project |
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Measured |
164.0 |
0.56 |
2,973 |
0.20 |
712 |
0.18 |
970 |
0.07 |
358 |
1.7 |
9,089 |
Indicated |
80.1 |
0.41 |
1,066 |
0.21 |
379 |
0.13 |
339 |
0.06 |
152 |
1.5 |
3,814 |
Meas. + Ind. |
244.1 |
0.51 |
4,039 |
0.20 |
1,091 |
0.17 |
1,309 |
0.06 |
510 |
1.6 |
12,903 |
Inferred |
29.8 |
0.39 |
370 |
0.22 |
147 |
0.10 |
94 |
0.05 |
44 |
1.4 |
1,374 |
Notes: | |||||||||||
a. Mineral Resources were estimated using the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), CIM Standards on Mineral Resources and Reserves, Definitions (2014) and Best Practices Guidelines (2019) prepared by the CIM Standing Committee on Reserve Definitions and adopted by CIM Council. | |||||||||||
b. Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability. The estimate of Mineral Resources may be materially affected by environmental, permitting, legal, marketing, or other relevant issues. Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of Mineral Reserves. | |||||||||||
c. The Inferred Mineral Resource in this estimate has a lower level of confidence than that applied to an Indicated Mineral Resource and must not be converted to a Mineral Reserve. It is reasonably expected that the majority of the Inferred Mineral Resource could be upgraded to an Indicated Mineral Resource with continued exploration. | |||||||||||
d. The Marathon Mineral Resource is reported within a constrained pit shell at a NSR cut-off value of |
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e. Marathon NSR ($/t) = (Cu % x 111.49) + (Ag g/t x 0.73) + (Au g/t x 80.18) + (Pd g/t x 56.02) +(Pt g/t x 36.49) – 2.66 | |||||||||||
f. The Marathon Mineral Resource Estimate was based on metal prices of |
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g. The Sally and Geordie mineral resources are reported within a constraining pit shell at a NSR cut-off value of |
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h. Sally and Geordie NSR ($/t) = (Ag g/t x 0.48) + (Au g/t x 42.14) + (Cu % x 73.27) + (Pd g/t x 50.50) + (Pt g/t x 25.07) – 2.62 | |||||||||||
i. The Sally and Geordie Mineral Resource Estimate was based on metal prices of |
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j. Contained metal totals may differ due to rounding. |
Mineral Reserves
The Mineral Reserve estimate for the Project includes only the Marathon Deposit. The Mineral Reserve Estimate was prepared by MMTS.
Marathon Project Open Pit Mineral Reserve Estimates
(Effective Date of November 1, 2024)
Mineral Reserves |
Tonnes |
Pd |
Cu |
Pt |
Au |
Ag |
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Mt |
g/t |
koz |
% |
M lb |
g/t |
koz |
g/t |
koz |
g/t |
koz |
|
Proven |
115.5 |
0.66 |
2,434 |
0.22 |
549 |
0.20 |
754 |
0.07 |
264 |
1.7 |
6,242 |
Probable |
12.7 |
0.47 |
193 |
0.20 |
56 |
0.15 |
61 |
0.06 |
26 |
1.6 |
635 |
P & P |
128.3 |
0.64 |
2,627 |
0.21 |
605 |
0.20 |
815 |
0.07 |
291 |
1.8 |
6,877 |
Notes: |
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a. The mineral reserves estimate were prepared by Marc Schulte, P.Eng., who is also an independent Qualified Person, reported using the 2014 CIM Definition Standards, and have an effective date of November 1, 2024. | |||||||||||
b. Mineral reserves are a subset of the Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources Estimate that has an effective date of November 1, 2024. Inferred class Mineral Resources are treated as waste. | |||||||||||
c. Mineral Reserves are based on the 2024 Marathon Project Feasibility Study Update mine plan. | |||||||||||
d. Mineral Reserves are mined tonnes and grade; the reference point is the process plant feed at the primary crusher. Process Plant feed tonnes and grade include consideration of mining operational dilution and recovery. | |||||||||||
e. Mineral Reserves are reported at a cutoff grade of |
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f. The NSR cut off-value covers process costs of |
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g. Numbers have been rounded, which may result in summation differences. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (CIM (2014) definitions) were used for Mineral Reserve classification. |
Qualified Persons
The news release has been reviewed and approved by Daniel Janusauskas, P.Eng., Technical Services Manager of Generation PGM Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and a Qualified Person as defined by Canadian Securities Administrators National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
The 2025 FS was prepared through the collaboration of the following consulting firms and Qualified Persons, each of whom has reviewed and approved the technical information in this news release which was within their primary area of responsibility:
Consultant Company |
Primary Area of Responsibility |
Qualified Persons |
Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC |
Overall integration, capital cost estimation compilation, process plant capital and operating costs, economic analysis, recovery methods, mineral processing and metallurgical testwork |
Tommaso Roberto Raponi, P. Eng. |
JDS Energy and Mining, Inc. |
Infrastructure, and earthworks capital cost estimates, and project execution plan |
Jean-Francois Maille, P.Eng. |
Knight Piésold Ltd. |
Tailings Storage Facility, water balance, geotechnical studies (mine rock storage piles, open pit and local infrastructure and foundations) |
Craig N. Hall, P.Eng. |
Moose Mountain Technical Services |
Mineral Reserves, mining methods, mining operating and capital cost estimate |
Marc Schulte, P. Eng. |
P&E Mining Consultants, Inc. |
Property description and location, accessibility, history, geological setting and mineralization, deposit types, exploration, drilling, sample preparation and security, data verification, Mineral Resource Estimates and adjacent properties |
Eugene J. Puritch, P.Eng., FEC, CET Jarita Barry, P.Geo. Fred H. Brown, P.Geo. David Burga, P.Geo. William Stone, PhD, P.Geo. |
NI 43-101 Technical Report
The 2025 FS was prepared in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves adopted May 19, 2014, and in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Gen Mining intends to file the 2025 FS referenced in this news release as an NI 43-101 Technical Report on or before March 31, 2025. Readers are encouraged to read this Technical Report in its entirety, including all qualifications, assumptions and exclusions that relate to the details summarized in this news release. The Technical Report is intended to be read as a whole, and sections should not be read or relied upon out of context.
About the Company
Gen Mining’s focus is the development of the Marathon Project, a large undeveloped copper-palladium deposit in
About Ausenco
Ausenco is a global company redefining what's possible. The team is based out of 21 offices working across 5 continents to deliver services worldwide. Combining deep technical expertise with a 30-year track record, Ausenco delivers innovative, value-add consulting, studies, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions to the minerals and metals and industrial sectors (www.ausenco.com).
Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Other Measures
The Company has included certain financial measures in this news release, including initial capital cost, operating costs, AISC, and Pre-Tax and After-Tax Cash Flows, which are not measures recognized under IFRS and do not have a standardized meaning. These non-IFRS financial measures are included in this document because these statistics are measures that management will use to monitor future financial performance, and to plan and assess the overall effectiveness and efficiency of future mining operations. The Company does not have historical non-IFRS financial measures nor historical comparable measures under IFRS, and therefore the foregoing prospective non-IFRS financial measures may not be reconciled to the nearest comparable measures under IFRS. Non-IFRS measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed under IFRS, and therefore, they may not be comparable to similar measures employed by other companies. The data presented is intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with IFRS.
Non-IFRS performance measures used herein are defined as follows:
- Initial Capital includes all costs incurred from the effective date of the 2025 FS (excluding historical sunk costs) until the point where commercial production is achieved, including expenses related to engineering, equipment purchase and installation, process plant and mine infrastructure construction, and any other costs associated with putting the Project into operations.
- Operating Costs includes mining, processing, general and administrative and other, concentrate transportation costs, treatment and refining charges, and royalties. Costs related to the Wheaton PMPA are excluded.
- AISC includes Operating Costs, closure and reclamation costs, and sustaining capital.
- Pre-tax Cash Flow includes total revenue less Operating Costs, working capital adjustments, equipment financing, initial capital, sustaining capital, closure costs. Costs related to the Wheaton PMPA are included.
- After-tax Cash Flow includes Pre-tax Cash Flow less income taxes payable.
The Marathon Project is a polymetallic deposit. For purposes of estimating the Company’s anticipated costs and future financial performance, the Company discloses certain financial measures herein based on estimates of future palladium equivalent (“PdEq”) and copper equivalent (“CuEq”) metal production. The Company’s estimated PdEq and CuEq are calculated using the payable metals estimates derived from the Company’s LOM, as follows:
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Palladium Equivalent ounces uses the formula PdEq oz = Pd oz + (Cu lb x
4.00 US$ /lb + Pt oz xUS /oz + Au oz x US$950 $200 0/oz + Ag oz xUS /oz) /$24.00 US Pd/oz.$152 5 -
Copper Equivalent pounds uses the formula CuEq lbs = Cu lbs + (Pd oz x
US /oz + Pt oz x$1,525 US /oz + Au oz x US$950 $200 0/oz + Ag oz xUS /oz) /$24.00 US Cu/lb.$4.00
Information Concerning Estimates of Mineral Reserves and Resources
The Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Estimates in this press release have been disclosed in accordance with NI 43-101, which differs from the requirements of the
The SEC has adopted amendments to its disclosure rules to modernize the mineral property disclosure requirements under the
Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves, and do not have demonstrated economic viability, but do have reasonable prospects for economic extraction. Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources are sufficiently well defined to allow geological and grade continuity to be reasonably assumed and permit the application of technical and economic parameters in assessing the economic viability of the Mineral Resource. Inferred Mineral Resources are estimated on limited information not sufficient to verify geological and grade continuity or to allow technical and economic parameters to be applied. Inferred Mineral Resources are too speculative geologically to have economic considerations applied to them to enable them to be categorized as Mineral Reserves. There is no certainty that Mineral Resources of any classification can be upgraded to Mineral Reserves through continued exploration.
The Company’s Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource figures are estimates and the Company can provide no assurances that the indicated levels of mineral will be produced or that the Company will receive the price assumed in determining its Mineral Reserves. Such estimates are expressions of judgment based on knowledge, mining experience, analysis of drilling results and industry practices. Valid estimates made at a given time may significantly change when new information becomes available. While the Company believes that these Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Estimates are well established and the best estimates of the Company’s management, by their nature Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Estimates are imprecise and depend, to a certain extent, upon analysis of drilling results and statistical inferences which may ultimately prove unreliable. If the Company’s Mineral Reserve or Mineral Reserve Estimates are inaccurate or are reduced in the future, this could have an adverse impact on the Company’s future cash flows, earnings, results or operations and financial condition.
The Company estimates the future mine life of the Marathon Project. The Company can give no assurance that its mine life estimate will be achieved. Failure to achieve this estimate could have an adverse impact on the Company’s future cash flows, earnings, results of operations and financial condition.
Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains certain forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, as defined in applicable securities laws (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements reflect current expectations or beliefs regarding future events or the Company’s future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "continues", "forecasts", "projects”, “predicts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “targets” or “believes”, or variations of, or the negatives of, such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved, including statements related to mineral resource and reserve estimates; proposed mine production plans; projected mining and process recovery rates (including mining dilution); estimates related to reclamation and closure costs; the timing for receipt of government permits, sufficient financing or to commence construction of the Marathon Project, metal prices and other economic assumptions (including currency exchange rates); projected capital and operating costs (including the AISC); the timing and volume of payable metal production and revenues; and the economic analysis and results (including cash flows, IRRs, NPVs and payback period).
Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the statements. There are certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking information. These include the timing for a construction decision; the progress of development at the Marathon Project, including progress of project expenditures and contracting processes, the Company’s plans and expectations with respect to liquidity management, continued availability of capital and financing, the future prices of palladium, copper and other commodities, permitting timelines, exchange rates and currency fluctuations, increases in costs, requirements for additional capital, and the Company’s decisions with respect to capital allocation, and the impact of COVID-19, inflation, global supply chain disruptions, global conflicts, including the wars in
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release or as of the date or dates specified in such statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward- looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law. For more information on the Company, investors are encouraged to review the Company’s public filings on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Footnotes: |
1 Unless otherwise noted, the economic analysis includes the impact of the WPM PMPA |
2 See Economic Analysis, below, for metal price and exchange rate assumptions |
3 See Non-IFRS Financial Measures, below, for additional information on Initial Capital, AISC, PdEq and CuEq. |
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Source: Generation Mining Limited