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VIDEO – Power Metallic’s De-Risking Playbook: Why Management Is Comparing Nisk To Foran’s $3.6B Path

Posted by Paul Nanuwa at 5:11 PM on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026

Every once in a while, a junior mining story reaches the point where investors stop asking whether the discovery is interesting and start asking a much bigger question.

How far can this go?

Power Metallic Mines has attracted backing from 15 billionaires and leading mining investors, adding another layer of credibility to a story that is now entering a key validation phase.

Power Metallic $PNPN / $PNPNF just delivered its second-best Lion Zone intersection to date, with hole PML-26-095 returning 22.00 metres of 11.46% CuEqRec, including 6.50 metres of 18.59% CuEqRec.

CEO Terry Lynch is now pointing investors to the Foran Mining playbook.

Foran is the Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold agreed to acquire for $3.6 billion. The point is not that Power Metallic is Foran today. The point is the pathway.

Resource estimate. Metallurgy. Economic study. Strategic recognition. Development planning.

Power Metallic controls the broader Nisk Project Area, which includes the Nisk, Lion and Tiger zones. Management has said it believes the upcoming Q3 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate could come close to Foran’s contained-metal range, although the final number remains subject to completion of the estimate.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Mineral Resource Estimate Targeted For Q3 2026: Power Metallic says recent Lion Zone infill drilling will be incorporated into future mineral resource estimates, with a 2026 Mineral Resource Estimate expected in Q3.

High-Grade Lion Zone Results: Hole PML-26-095 returned 22.00 metres of 11.46% CuEqRec, including 6.50 metres of 18.59% CuEqRec. The company called it the second-best intersection to date at Lion.

Potential Open-Pit Development: The company says recent holes highlight robust near-surface mineralization and the potential for open-pit development. Any future mine plan or economics remain subject to formal study work.

Strong Metallurgical Results: The copper equivalent calculation is based on recovered grades using recent locked-cycle metallurgical recoveries by SGS Canada. Management has also emphasized that these recoveries help address investor concerns around processing a polymetallic deposit.

Preliminary Economics: A Preliminary Economic Assessment is targeted for Q4 2026. Management has referenced internal capital cost expectations of approximately $400 million, compared with Foran’s reported $800 million to $900 million range, but Power Metallic’s figures remain to be confirmed through formal study work.

U.S. Listing Pathway: Management is evaluating a potential NASDAQ listing after the Mineral Resource Estimate using an ADS structure, which Lynch said could avoid the need for a share consolidation, subject to the company meeting the necessary requirements.

STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS

The Market Disconnect: The mining market often rewards companies only after they have completed the hard technical work. Foran Mining showed how a high-grade Canadian polymetallic project can build value through methodical de-risking, but many investors only recognize that value later in the process.

The Power Metallic Opportunity: Power Metallic is earlier in that type of sequence. The company controls the broader Nisk Project Area, which includes the Nisk, Lion and Tiger zones, and the Lion Zone continues to deliver high-grade nickel, copper and platinum group metal results. Management believes the system has room to grow and continues to point to additional exploration upside across the property.

The Bigger Picture: Lynch also highlighted the rarity of orthomagmatic discoveries, saying only a small number have been found globally and that these systems have historically grown meaningfully beyond their initial discovery footprint.

The Timing: The upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate is expected to give investors a clearer picture of the scale and grade of the Lion Zone. The planned Preliminary Economic Assessment is expected to provide the first formal look at potential project economics. Together, these two milestones are intended to help move Power Metallic from discovery story to de-risking story.

CEO TERRY LYNCH’S MESSAGE

Foran earned its valuation by advancing through a disciplined process of technical de-risking.

Power Metallic is attempting to follow a similar path, starting with the upcoming Mineral Resource Estimate in Q3 2026 and a Preliminary Economic Assessment targeted for Q4 2026.

Lynch believes the Lion Zone has the potential to support favourable economics because of its grade, shallow mineralization and location in Quebec. However, those economics still need to be confirmed through formal study work.

He also noted that he and his family have invested heavily in the company, including recent open-market purchases, which he presented as a sign of personal conviction.

INVESTOR TAKEAWAY

Foran Mining showed how a high-grade Canadian polymetallic project can move from resource definition to technical de-risking to strategic recognition.

Power Metallic is earlier in that process, but management believes the Nisk Project Area has the right ingredients to follow a similar playbook.

High-grade results at Lion.

Strong reported metallurgical recoveries.

A large land position in Quebec.

Meaningful exploration upside.

The company is now entering a more important validation phase.

The Mineral Resource Estimate is expected to quantify the scale.

The Preliminary Economic Assessment is expected to begin outlining the economics.

 

 

 

 

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VIDEO – Power Metallic Targets Fall PEA Backed By High Grades And Strong Recoveries

Posted by Paul Nanuwa at 5:07 PM on Monday, March 16th, 2026

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Lion delivered Power Metallic’s best copper intersection to date: 16.55 metres at 15.11% CuEqRec
  • Nisk Main already hosts an existing NI 43-101 resource of 5.43Mt indicated at 1.05% NiEq and 1.79Mt inferred at 1.35% NiEq
  • January metallurgy reported 98.9% copper recovery and strong recoveries for other payable metals
  • Terry Lynch says the company is targeting a fall PEA to provide a clearer economic framework around Lion
  • Latest drilling expanded a near-surface zone that may support an early open-pit scenario
  • Lion East and Lion West point to additional exploration upside
  • Power Metallic is backed by 15 billionaires
  • The company is advancing its NYSE application, while Lynch also discussed NASDAQ-related options in the interview

Power Metallic is now shifting the conversation from drill results to the question investors really want answered: what could Lion actually be worth?

At Quebec’s Nisk Project Area, Power Metallic recently reported what it called its best copper intersection to date at Lion: 16.55 metres grading 15.11% CuEqRec. For investors, that is important not only because the grade is high, but because it adds to a growing pattern of results that continue to expand confidence in Lion as a potentially meaningful discovery within a broader polymetallic system.

And this is not a company starting from scratch. Power Metallic already has an existing NI 43-101 mineral resource at Nisk Main, while Lion is increasingly emerging as a potentially important second pillar within the project area. In the interview, CEO Terry Lynch argues that the combination of high grades, strong recoveries and near-surface mineralization is beginning to move the story beyond pure exploration and toward a more defined development discussion.

THE STORY IS NOW MOVING TOWARD ECONOMICS

Lynch says the company is accelerating toward a targeted fall Preliminary Economic Assessment to help frame Lion in more economic terms.

That is a key step because investors are no longer just asking whether Lion is delivering strong drill holes. They are asking what those holes might ultimately support.

The metallurgy is part of that answer. In January, the company reported initial SGS results showing 98.9% copper recovery, along with strong recoveries for palladium, platinum, gold and silver. In Lynch’s view, that helps strengthen the bridge between high-grade intercepts and the kind of economic model investors will want to see in a future study.

WHY NEAR-SURFACE MATTERS

Another important part of the story is where the mineralization sits.

The latest release says the new drilling expanded a near-surface area that may be amenable to early open-pit extraction in a possible future mining operation. That matters because many copper stories are associated with deep, capital-intensive, long-dated development paths. Lynch argues Lion may prove different, with near-surface geometry that could support a more manageable first-phase scenario than many investors might assume.

That does not replace the need for a PEA. It helps explain why management wants one sooner rather than later.

LION MAY BE TURNING INTO A BIGGER STORY

Lion also appears to be extending beyond the original zone. Recent releases point to additional upside around Lion East and Lion West, where drilling has intersected Lion-style sulphides tied to newly recognized structural trends. In the interview, Lynch says this may indicate Lion is part of a broader polymetallic system rather than a standalone occurrence.

He also referenced Norilsk-style and Sudbury footwall analogies as part of management’s view of the broader geological potential. In the interview, Lynch framed those comparisons as part of why management believes Lion may represent more than a single high-grade zone.

That changes the lens for investors. Instead of viewing Lion only as an isolated discovery, the market may eventually need to consider whether the broader Nisk Project Area is developing into a larger district-scale polymetallic story.

BACKING, CAPITAL AND ACCESS TO BIGGER MARKETS

The interview also adds another layer to the story: who is backing it, and how the company plans to broaden its reach.

Lynch says Power Metallic is backed by 15 billionaires, and specifically referenced Rob McEwen in the discussion. He also says the company is well funded for its current plans and sees strategic value in widening investor access through a U.S. listing route.

That matters because visibility, liquidity and access to a broader investor base can all become catalysts in their own right. Power Metallic has publicly said it is advancing an NYSE application, while Lynch also discussed NASDAQ-related options in the interview.

For investors, that means the story may soon have more than one catalyst working at the same time: continued drilling, a targeted fall PEA, and potentially broader market access.

INVESTOR TAKEAWAY

Power Metallic is no longer just trying to show that Lion is high grade.

It is now trying to show that Lion could become economically meaningful.

That is the real significance of the targeted fall PEA. If management is right, the next chapter may not simply be about more strong drill holes. It may be about putting an economic framework around a growing high-grade discovery within the much larger Nisk Project Area.

 

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Great Atlantic Resources Ready to Ride the $3,000+ Gold Wave and Critical Metals Boom

Posted by Paul Nanuwa at 3:20 PM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025

Industry Outlook and Great Atlantic Resources’ Trajectory

Gold prices have surged to new record highs, fueled by persistent safe-haven demand amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, trade tensions, and an evolving global financial landscape. With April gold futures climbing to $3,034.20 and silver prices following suit, the demand for precious and strategic metals remains strong.

Against this backdrop, Great Atlantic Resources (TSXV: GR) is strategically positioned to capitalize on the current market environment. Operating in the mining-friendly jurisdiction of Atlantic Canada, the company’s focus on gold, tungsten, copper, and other critical minerals aligns with global trends favoring resource security and supply chain diversification.

Voices of Authority

Analysts are attributing gold’s strong performance to fundamental shifts in global financial policies. According to SP Angel, “The fragmentation of the past 20 years of globalization is likely a key theme in this gold bull run,” noting that central banks—particularly in China—are increasing their gold reserves as part of a broader de-dollarization strategy.

For junior explorers like Great Atlantic Resources, this trend presents an opportunity. The company’s expanding asset base in New Brunswick and Newfoundland positions it well to potentially benefit from sustained investor interest in metals that serve as both wealth preservation assets and critical industrial inputs.

 

 

Great Atlantic Resources’ Key Strategic Advancements

In step with rising demand for gold and critical minerals, Great Atlantic has taken significant steps to strengthen its portfolio:

Golden Promise Gold Project (Newfoundland) – Gold & Copper Potential

The Golden Promise Gold Project, located in Newfoundland, continues to deliver high-grade gold and copper values, reinforcing its position as a key exploration asset. Notable results include: The most recent NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate confirms:

  • 119,900 ounces of gold (Measured & Indicated) at 10.4 g/t gold.
  • 37,600 ounces of gold (Inferred) at 7.1 g/t gold.

Other results include:

  • 0.964 g/t gold from a glacial float boulder.
  • 0.481 g/t gold and >1% copper from an outcrop grab sample.
  • 0.537% copper from a float sample, demonstrating significant base metal potential.

Nashwaak Lake Tungsten Acquisition (New Brunswick) – High-Grade Tungsten

Strategically located near the Sisson Tungsten-Molybdenum Project, Great Atlantic’s Nashwaak Lake property enhances its exposure to critical metals essential for industrial and military applications. Significant historical results include:

  • 2.03% tungsten (2.55% WO₃) in a 2022 rock sample.
  • 0.443% tungsten (0.558% WO₃) over 0.96 meters in a 2009 drill hole.

These grades are well above typical tungsten deposit averages, reinforcing the property’s strong potential for development.

Southwestern New Brunswick Tin-Tungsten Project – Multi-Metal Discovery Potential

Great Atlantic’s newest acquisition includes eight mineral claims covering approximately 4,100 hectares, bordering known deposits and past-producing mines. Historical exploration data has revealed:

  • Tin: 20.3% tin from a 1990 rock sample (float) at the Pughole Claim.
  • Tungsten: 1.66% tungsten (2.09% WO₃) from a 2020 prospecting rock sample at Flume Ridge.
  • Indium: 785 ppm indium, alongside 18.6% zinc and 0.32% tin, from a 1.2-meter intercept at Pughole.
  • Silver: >100 ppm silver and 9.76% lead, 5.64% zinc, 0.94% tin over 0.83 meters in WP-08-24 drill hole.
  • Lithium: 3,840 ppm lithium from a 2019 rock sample at Pleasant Ridge North.

 

 

Real-World Relevance: Why This Matters

The importance of securing reliable sources of gold, tungsten, and battery metals has become a central theme for global economies. As nations prioritize domestic supply chains and resource independence, exploration companies like Great Atlantic Resources play a pivotal role in advancing projects that can contribute to North America’s long-term resource security.

The company’s presence in Atlantic Canada—a region recognized for its low geopolitical risk and strong regulatory framework—further enhances its attractiveness as an investment opportunity. Unlike operations in high-risk jurisdictions, Great Atlantic benefits from stability, clear permitting processes, and access to skilled labor for exploration and development activities.

Looking Ahead: Great Atlantic Resources in the Current Market Cycle

With gold and silver prices reaching new highs, and industrial metals such as tungsten, copper, and tin seeing increased demand, Great Atlantic Resources is potentially well-positioned for future growth. Its project generation model, backed by a diversified portfolio of high-potential properties, provides strong leverage to the prevailing commodity cycle.

The company’s recent acquisitions and exploration activities reinforce its commitment to discovering and developing valuable mineral assets in one of the safest and most mining-friendly regions globally.

Conclusion

As the global resource sector continues to evolve, Great Atlantic Resources stands out as a well-positioned junior exploration company with exposure to gold, critical minerals, and battery metals.

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