JORC Code
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NI 43-101 vs JORC vs SEC S-K 1300 — How the World’s Three Main Mining Standards Compare
If you invest in mining stocks across more than one country, you will encounter three different sets of initials attached to resource estimates and technical reports: NI 43-101 in Canada, JORC in Australia, and S-K 1300 in the United States. Each is a mandatory disclosure standard for mining companies listed on the major exchanges in…
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What is the JORC Code? Australia’s Mining Disclosure Standard Explained
If you follow mining stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange — known as the ASX — you will regularly encounter the phrase “JORC compliant” in company announcements, resource estimates, and technical reports. It appears so frequently that many investors simply skip over it. But understanding what the JORC Code actually is, and what it…