Technical Study
Roxmore Resources Announces a Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Converse Gold Project in Nevada
Roxmore Resources Delivers High-NPV PEA But Faces Massive Capital Gap Ahead of Production
Executive Summary
- Roxmore Resources released a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its 100% owned Converse Gold Project in Nevada on April 20, 2026.
- The study assumes a long-term gold price of US$3,600/oz and spot sensitivity at US$4,700/oz.
- Key economic metrics include an After-Tax NPV5% of US$2.7 Billion (at $3,600/oz) and an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 43%.
- Production profile outlines a 14-year Life of Mine (LOM) with 3.5 million payable ounces total.
- Average annual production is projected at 267,000 oz/year for the first 8 years.
- All-In Sustaining Costs (AISC) are estimated at US$1,769/oz.
- Total Pre-production Capital Costs are US$829 million.
- The project utilizes a conventional open-pit heap leach operation with a peak mining rate of 90 Mt/year.
- An updated Mineral Resource Estimate supports the PEA with approximately 5.2 million ounces (Indicated and Inferred).
Material Impact
- Expectation vs Reality: The market anticipated a PEA release in Q2 2026, as confirmed in previous news releases from February and March 2026. The stock price rallied significantly from $2.40 to $5.38 prior to this announcement, suggesting much of the positive sentiment was priced in.
- Economic Strength: The NPV of US$2.7 Billion is substantial relative to the company's current market capitalization, indicating significant value creation potential if executed.
- Cost Sensitivity Risk: The AISC of US$1,769/oz is high. While profitable at the assumed $3,600/oz gold price, margins are highly sensitive to any deviation in gold prices or cost overruns.
- Capital Gap: There is a critical disconnect between the raised capital (~US$25M USD equivalent from March financing) and the required pre-production capex (US$829M). This implies massive future dilution or debt financing will be necessary before production begins.
- Conclusion: The news validates the project's scale but introduces significant execution risk regarding funding. It is Material - Positive due to the asset quality, but not a "Game Changer" in terms of immediate surprise given the prior price run-up and expected timeline.
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Company Overview
- Company: Roxmore Resources Inc. (formerly Axcap Ventures Inc., renamed Nov 2025).
- Flagship Project: Converse Gold Project, located on the Battle Mountain - Eureka Trend in Nevada, USA.
- Project Status: Advanced Exploration/Development stage with a completed PEA as of April 2026.
- Ownership: 100% owned by Roxmore Resources.
- Acquisitions: Acquired Taura Gold Inc. (Nov 2025) and Rattlesnake Hills project (Dec 2025) to consolidate assets, though Converse remains the primary focus.
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