Verde AgriTech Ltd (TSX:
“NPK”)
(OTCQX:
“VNPKF”) (“
Verde” or the
“
Company”) is pleased to announce a maiden mineral
resource estimate of 1.35 billion tons at 3,437 ppm of Total Rare
Earth Oxides (“
TREO”)1 and with 793 ppm of Magnet
Rare Earth Oxides (“
MREO”)2 for the Man of War
Rare Earths Project (
“Man of War”) in accordance
with NI 43-101 standards, the Reasonable Prospects for Eventual
Economic Extraction (“
RPEE”), calculated with a
1,000 ppm TREO cut-off. This estimate includes three of Man of
War’s targets: Nau de Guerra, Bálsamo and Alto da Serra located in
São Gotardo, Brazil. The JORC and NI 43-101 compliant resource
estimate establishes Man of War as one of the world’s largest rare
earths projects.
This comprehensive analysis underpins the robust
economic potential of Man of War as a world-class rare earths
project.
RPEE RESOURCE |
TREO |
MREO |
Pr6O11 |
Nd2O3 |
Tb4O7 |
Dy2O3 |
t |
ppm |
ppm |
Ppm |
ppm |
ppm |
ppm |
1,349,820,872 |
3,437 |
793 |
173 |
594 |
5 |
22 |
This is based on 1,50 billion tons in-situ
resources with 3,430 ppm of TREO and with 791 ppm of MREO,
calculated with a 1,000 ppm TREO cut-off, from three currently
studied targets, Alto da Serra, Bálsamo and Nau de Guerra.
The difference between the RPEE resource of 1.35
billion and the in-situ resource of 1.50 billion is attributable to
the fact that the former is confined within the optimized
mathematical pits generated for the RPEE demonstration.
Below are the highlights of the in-situ
resource.
Highlights by Target:
- Nau de
Guerra: 120.09 Mt @ 3,628 ppm TREO, with 846 ppm MREO,
- Alto da
Serra: 230.21 Mt @ 3,684 ppm TREO, with 875 ppm MREO,
- Balsamo:
1,145.62 Mt @ 3,358 ppm TREO, with 769 ppm MREO.
Man of War presents significant potential and
demands substantial investment for its advancement. The spin-off of
Oby Rare Earths Pty. Ltd. (“Oby”) will enable the
focused development and progress of the project, while Verde
continue to concentrate exclusively on its core business.
Shareholders will have the opportunity to vote on Oby’s spin-off
and the distribution of Oby shares to Verde shareholders at the
Special General Meeting scheduled for December 20th.3 In Q1 2025,
Oby plans to rase funds to advance the development of its
world-class Man of War project. Funds raised will primarily be
allocated to completing a scoping study and advancing environmental
impact assessment. Verde shareholders who are accredited investors
and interested in participating in this opportunity are encouraged
to contact Verde directly at investor@verde.ag.
“The discovery of such a significant rare earth
resource in Brazil has the potential to redefine the global supply
chain for critical minerals like praseodymium, neodymium, terbium,
and dysprosium. The Man of War Project is poised to become a key
contributor to the technologies that drive our modern economy,”
celebrated Cristiano Veloso, Verde’s Founder and CEO.
Resource Estimate Summary:
The following table summarizes the in-situ
mineral resource estimates at a cut-off grade of 1,000 ppm TREO for
each target and the combined total:
Target |
Tons |
TREOppm |
MREOppm |
Pr6O11ppm |
Nd2O3ppm |
Tb4O7ppm |
Dy2O3ppm |
Nau de Guerra |
120,093,635 |
3,628 |
846 |
183 |
634 |
5 |
24 |
Alto da Serra |
230,213,682 |
3,684 |
875 |
188 |
656 |
6 |
26 |
Balsamo |
1,145,624,209 |
3,358 |
769 |
168 |
575 |
5 |
21 |
TOTAL |
1,495,931,526 |
3,430 |
791 |
172 |
592 |
5 |
22 |
The resource estimates were prepared in
compliance with the JORC 2012 Edition and NI 43-101 standards,
under the supervision of Dr. Volodymyr Myadzel, PhD, MAIG, who acts
as the Qualified Person (QP) for this report.
BNA Mining Solutions is responsible for
preparing the final report in compliance with NI 43-101 standards,
which is expected to be released in approximately 45 days.
Drilling and Sampling:
The exploration campaign employed diamond
drilling to ensure the reliability and precision of the resource
estimation process. Sampling was conducted at consistent intervals
of 1 meter, with drill cores carefully stored in labeled plastic
bags containing unique identification tags. These bags were sealed,
double-bagged, and systematically recorded in a digital database to
maintain traceability.
The drilling campaign, carried out between April
and September 2011, used MACH 1200 and DIAKOR II rigs, executed by
Rede Engenharia e Sondagens S/A (a subsidiary of SGS) and Isoágua
Perfurações Especiais Ltda. Together, these campaigns drilled
3,539.3 meters across the Nau de Guerra (742.95 meters), Alto da
Serra (1,313.85 meters), and Balsamo (1,582.5 meters) targets. The
core recovery was calculated for each interval, achieving reliable
recovery rates that formed the foundation of the geological
interpretation and resource modeling. The diamond drill cores
enabled bulk density measurements and were carefully preserved for
future reference.
During both the historical exploration in 2011
and the ongoing 2024 campaigns, geologists logged core details,
including weathering profiles, regolith characteristics, lithology,
and petrographic features. Key geotechnical parameters such as Rock
Quality Designation (RQD) and degrees of weathering were also
recorded. These observations were systematically entered into a
centralized digital database, ensuring consistency and facilitating
seamless integration with subsequent analyses.
Laboratory Analysis and QA/QC
Protocols:
Sample preparation followed a rigorous protocol
to ensure the integrity and reliability of assay data. Drill cores
were photographed, and geologists revised descriptions before
sampling. A longitudinal cut was made in the cores, and a quarter
was sampled while preserving the remainder for reference. Samples
were crushed, sieved to 1mm, homogenized, and split using a Jones
riffle splitter. Pulverization to 95% passing 150# mesh preceded
the extraction of a 10g aliquot for ICP95A/IMS95A analysis of REEs
and oxides.
The project implemented a robust QA/QC program
in collaboration with SGS, incorporating blanks, reference
materials, and duplicates into sample batches of 50.
Inter-laboratory checks were conducted with ALS Laboratories,
cross-verifying assay results with deviations consistently within
±10% of original grades.
Independent verification included two site
visits by Dr. Volodymyr Myadzel, PhD, MAIG, who evaluated drilling
and sampling procedures, QA/QC protocols, and the geological model.
These inspections confirmed the reliability of sampling techniques,
laboratory practices, and data management, ensuring compliance with
JORC 2012 and NI 43-101 standards.
Estimation and Reporting of Mineral
Resources:
The mineral resource estimation for the project
was carried out using a systematic and robust methodology,
incorporating historical data and results from the 2011–2012
drilling campaigns conducted by the Verde team. Site visits by
Volodymyr Myadzel, representing BNA Mining Solutions, were
conducted in July and August 2024 to assess site conditions, verify
geological documentation, and provide an overall geological
overview of the area.
A block model was developed using Ordinary
Kriging (OK) for grade interpolation, implemented via Micromine
software. This approach was chosen due to the log-normal
distribution of the sample data. To validate and cross-check the
results, Inverse Distance Weighting (IDW3) was applied as a
secondary estimation method. The estimation employed a sequential
search ellipse methodology across four passes, with adjustments to
the size of the ellipsoid and the number of composite samples and
drill holes required for interpolation. Block discretization
utilized sub-blocking, dividing initial 50x50x10-meter blocks into
subunits (5x5x2 meters) near mineralized wireframes. Variography
guided the determination of search ellipse parameters and
orientations, with radii and azimuth orientations customized for
each REE.
Validation of the block model included
statistical comparisons between interpolated grades and composite
datasets. Histograms and probability plots demonstrated consistency
and reliability, confirming the robustness of the model.
A cut-off grade of 1,000 ppm TREO was applied,
informed by comparable projects and the Qualified Person’s
experience. Dry bulk density values were calculated from 452
diamond drill core samples, analyzed using Archimedes’ principle
with equipment certified by INMETRO. All estimates are reported on
a dry tonnage basis.
All mineral resources have been classified as
Inferred, reflecting the current state of geological continuity,
drill hole spacing, variography, and density data. This
classification aligns with industry standards and the Qualified
Person’s assessment of data reliability.
For further technical details, the link below
provides comprehensive information on the project’s location,
geology, and full assay results for all rare earths elements:
https://investor.verde.ag/events/investor-presentation-man-of-war-project/.
Qualified Person
The information in this announcement that
relates to exploration results is based on information reviewed,
recommended data collection methodologies, and overseen by QP
Volodymyr Myadzel. Dr. Myadzel, PhD in Geology and a Member of the
Australian Institute of Geoscientists (MAIG), brings over 25 years
of experience in mineral exploration, resource modeling, and
estimation of mineral deposits. His expertise spans the origin of
mineralization and ore precipitation mechanisms across various
geological environments. Dr. Myadzel has extensive experience in
fieldwork, exploration, mineralogy, and petrography of metamorphic
rocks and mineral deposits. He is also skilled in the preparation
of core samples for analysis, sedimentology of alluvial and talus
sediments, and the investigation of primary and secondary
lithogeochemical dispersion patterns. His laboratory capabilities
include transmitted-light microscopy and ore microscopy for
petrography and ore mineralogy. Dr. Myadzel is a recognized
Competent Person (CP) under the JORC Code and a Qualified Person
(QP) under Canada’s NI 43-101 standards. He will serve as the
Qualified Person for Mineral Resource estimation.
About Verde AgriTech
Verde AgriTech is dedicated to advancing
sustainable agriculture through the innovation of specialty
multi-nutrient potassium fertilizers. Our mission is to increase
agricultural productivity, enhance soil health, and significantly
contribute to environmental sustainability. Utilizing our unique
position in Brazil, we harness proprietary technologies to develop
solutions that not only meet the immediate needs of farmers but
also address global challenges such as food security and climate
change. Our commitment to carbon capture and the production of
eco-friendly fertilizers underscores our vision for a future where
agriculture contributes positively to the health of our planet.
For more information on how we are leading the
way towards sustainable agriculture and climate change mitigation
in Brazil, visit our website at https://verde.ag/en/home/.
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Cautionary Language and Forward-Looking
Statements
All Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resources
estimates reported by the Company were estimated in accordance with
the Canadian National Instrument 43-101 and the Canadian Institute
of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Definition Standards (May 10,
2014). These standards differ significantly from the requirements
of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Mineral Resources
which are not Mineral Reserves do not have demonstrated economic
viability.
This document contains "forward-looking
information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation
and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United
States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This
information and these statements, referred to herein as
"forward-looking statements," are made as of the date of this
document. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or
future performance and reflect current estimates, predictions,
expectations, or beliefs regarding future events. These statements
include, but are not limited to:
- The potential for economic
extraction of rare earth elements identified within the Man of War
Project;
- The potential for further
exploration to identify expanded zones of mineralization;
- The completion of a mineral
resource report in compliance with both NI 43-101 and JORC
standards to validate the Man of War project results obtained;
- The ability to secure financing to
support ongoing exploration and development activities;
- The anticipated costs, timelines,
and logistics associated with the development of the project.
It is important to note that the Man of War
project, remains in the initial phase. These preliminary results
are not definitive indicators of economic viability, and further
exploration work is required to establish the presence of
commercially viable mineral reserves.
All forward-looking statements are based on the
Company’s or its consultants' current beliefs, as well as
assumptions made and information currently available to them. The
most significant assumptions include, but are not limited to:
- The presence and continuity of rare
earth mineralization within the identified zones;
- The successful completion of
planned exploratory and analytical work;
- The availability of necessary
financing to support continued exploration activities.
By their very nature, forward-looking statements
involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and
specific, and risks exist that estimates, forecasts, projections,
and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved or that
assumptions do not reflect future experience. We caution readers
not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as
a number of important factors could cause the actual outcomes to
differ materially from the beliefs, plans, objectives,
expectations, anticipations, estimates, assumptions, and intentions
expressed in such forward-looking statements. These risk factors
may be generally stated as the risk that the assumptions and
estimates expressed above do not occur as forecast, but
specifically include, without limitation: risks relating to
variations in the mineral content within the material identified as
Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves from that predicted;
variations in rates of recovery and extraction; the geotechnical
characteristics of the rock mined or through which infrastructure
is built differing from that predicted; developments in world
metals markets; risks relating to fluctuations in the Brazilian
Real relative to the Canadian dollar; increases in the estimated
capital and operating costs or unanticipated costs; difficulties
attracting the necessary workforce; increases in financing costs or
adverse changes to the terms of available financing, if any; tax
rates or royalties being greater than assumed; changes in
development or mining plans due to changes in logistical,
technical, or other factors; changes in project parameters as plans
continue to be refined; risks relating to receipt of regulatory
approvals; delays in stakeholder negotiations; changes in
regulations applying to the development, operation, and closure of
mining operations from what currently exists; the effects of
competition in the markets in which Verde operates; operational and
infrastructure risks; and the additional risks described in Verde's
Annual Information Form filed with SEDAR in Canada (available at
www.sedar.com) for the year ended December 31, 2021. Verde cautions
that the foregoing list of factors that may affect future results
is not exhaustive.
When relying on our forward-looking statements
to make decisions with respect to Verde, investors and others
should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other
uncertainties and potential events. Verde does not undertake to
update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that
may be made from time to time by Verde or on our behalf, except as
required by law.
For additional information please contact:
Cristiano Veloso, Chief
Executive Officer and Founder
Tel: +55 (31) 3245 0205; Email:
investor@verde.ag
www.verde.ag | www.investor.verde.ag
_____________1 Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO)
refers to the sum of the oxides of rare earth elements, which
include: Lanthanum Oxide (La₂O₃), Cerium Oxide (CeO₂), Praseodymium
Oxide (Pr₆O₁₁), Neodymium Oxide (Nd₂O₃), Samarium Oxide (Sm₂O₃),
Europium Oxide (Eu₂O₃), Gadolinium Oxide (Gd₂O₃), Terbium Oxide
(Tb₄O₇), Dysprosium Oxide (Dy₂O₃), Holmium Oxide (Ho₂O₃), Erbium
Oxide (Er₂O₃), Thulium Oxide (Tm₂O₃), Ytterbium Oxide (Yb₂O₃),
Lutetium Oxide (Lu₂O₃), and Yttrium Oxide (Y₂O₃).
2 Magnetic Rare Earth Oxides (MREO) refers to
the sum of the oxides of rare earth elements with magnetic
properties, which include: Praseodymium Oxide (Pr₆O₁₁), Neodymium
Oxide (Nd₂O₃), Terbium Oxide (Tb₄O₇), and Dysprosium Oxide
(Dy₂O₃).
3 See:
https://investor.verde.ag/verde-announces-man-of-war-rare-earths-project-spin-off/
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