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Metallic Minerals Corp. filed an NI 43-101 technical report for its La Plata project in Southwestern Colorado, indicating an inferred resource of 181.4 Mt at 0.36% copper equivalent, including 1.3 billion pounds of copper and 17 million ounces of silver. The report also includes platinum, palladium, and gold for the first time, totaling 272,000 ounces.

The project, recognized for its critical minerals, is set for exploration expansion and improved recovery processes. The 2026 mineral resource estimate reflects a 23% increase in tonnage supported by drilling, and the company aims to explore untested targets and enhance resource recovery methods.