Banyan Gold Extends High-Grade Mineralization at Airstrip Deposit, AurMac Project
Original announcement by assay on
- Company
- Banyan Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- BYN
- Exchange
- TSXV
- Region
- Yukon, Canada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results
- Extracted
- 2026-09-30 16:51:52 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Atlas analysis published:
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Banyan Gold has reported high-grade gold drill results at the Airstrip deposit within the AurMac Project in Yukon. Notable intercepts include 35.98 g/t Au over 1.6m (1.5m true width), which extends the high-grade core along strike and down dip.
Reasoning: Significant high-grade gold intercepts reported, including a bonanza-grade interval with stated true width, extending the known high-grade core along strike and down dip.
Positive factors
- Bonanza intercept of 35.98 g/t Au
- True width disclosed for high-grade interval
- Step-out extension of high-grade core
- Skarn style mineralization confirmed
Facts used in scoring: 14
Classification and evidence
Bonanza Interceptpositive
Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
Why it applies: 35.98 g/t Au is exceptionally high grade.
Evidence · text
“high-grade interval of 35.98 g/t Au over 1.6m”
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: The 1.5m true thickness is explicitly stated for the high-grade interval.
Evidence · text
“calculated true thickness is approx. 1.5m”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: The high-grade core is reported to extend over 500m along strike and 300m down dip.
Evidence · text
“high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 300m down dip.”
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: The release does not mention specific QA/QC protocols, lab certification, or QP sign-off.
Evidence · text
“Banyan Gold Corp. (TSX-V: BYN | OTCQB: BYAGF) has reported further success”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 14. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (14)
AX-25-708Airstrip · goldGrade: 3.66Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 17.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-708
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.66
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 17.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-708:0-17.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Solid gold intercept matching project average.
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
AX-25-708Airstrip · goldGrade: 6.8Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-708
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 6.8
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-708:0-17.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Stronger sub-interval within the main intercept.
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
AX-25-708Airstrip · goldGrade: 35.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-708
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 35.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.6 m
- True Width
- 1.5 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-708:0-17.6
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Exceptional high-grade interval with true width stated.
Positive factors
- Bonanza Intercept
- True Width Disclosed
Tags used in scoring
True Width Disclosedpositive
Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
Why it applies: true_width_m is 1.5
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
AX-25-640Airstrip · goldGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-640
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-640:0-5.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Modest gold intercept.
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
AX-25-640Airstrip · goldGrade: 0.72Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 13 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-640
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.72
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 13 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-640:0-13.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lower grade interval within the hole.
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
AX-25-703Airstrip · goldGrade: 2.04Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 11.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-703
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.04
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 11.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-703:0-11.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Good gold intercept.
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
AX-25-703Airstrip · goldGrade: 3.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-703
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 3.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 5.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-703:0-11.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Stronger sub-interval.
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
AX-25-703Airstrip · goldGrade: 7.98Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 1.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-703
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 7.98
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 1.2 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-703:0-11.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: High-grade interval within the hole.
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
AX-25-711Airstrip · goldGrade: 1.25Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-711
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.25
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-711:0-7.0
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Modest gold intercept.
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
AX-25-712Airstrip · goldGrade: 1.36Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-712
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.36
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.3 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-712:0-15.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Modest gold intercept.
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
AX-25-712Airstrip · goldGrade: 1.87Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.1 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-712
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.87
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 9.1 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-712:0-15.3
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval.
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
AX-25-714Airstrip · goldGrade: 1.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 18.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-714
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 18.4 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-714:0-18.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Modest gold intercept.
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
AX-25-714Airstrip · goldGrade: 2.12Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.7 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-714
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 6.7 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-714:0-18.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval.
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
AX-25-714Airstrip · goldGrade: 1.49Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- AX-25-714
- Project
- Airstrip
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- canada_yt
- Reported Region
- canada_yt
- Ticker
- BYN
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.49
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
Classification
- Deposit Type
- skarn
- Program
- exploration
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- AX-25-714:0-18.4
- Mining Method
- unknown
Location
- Location
- Airstrip
- Loc. Source
- document
QA/QC
- QA/QC Methods
- standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2025-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Lower grade sub-interval.
Tags used in scoring
No QA/QC Disclosurenegative
Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is not true
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Nearology Playneutral
Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
Why it applies: proximity is offered as the value premise: "The high-grade core of Airstrip associated with the felsic dyke contact now extends over 500m along strike and nearly 30"
How Atlas produces this analysis
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