BVR: First Pickle Crow Assay Results Support Open Pit Strategy

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Company
Bellavista Resources Ltd
Ticker
BVR
Exchange
ASX
Region
Ontario, Canada
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
None reported
Document categories
Drill results
Extracted
2026-10-21 23:15:53 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Atlas analysis published:

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Bellavista Resources has released its first assay results from the maiden drilling program at the Pickle Crow Gold Project in Ontario. The results confirm significant shallow gold mineralisation in Zone 1, supporting an open pit strategy and intersecting gold below previous pit shell optimisations.

Reasoning: First assay results from maiden drilling program confirm significant shallow gold mineralisation in Zone 1, supporting the open pit strategy and extending beyond previous pit shells.

Positive factors

  • Significant shallow gold mineralisation intersected
  • Results support existing open pit strategy
  • Mineralisation extends below previous pit shell optimisations
  • QA/QC disclosed with competent person sign-off

Negative factors

  • True widths not known

Facts used in scoring: 11

Classification and evidence

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: Release includes detailed QA/QC procedures, including use of blanks, standards, and duplicates, with accreditation for laboratories.

Evidence · text

“QA/QC samples (alternating between inert marble for blanks and five different OREAS CRMs) are submitted every 10 samples.”

Apparent Width Onlynegative

Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.

Why it applies: The document states that true widths are not known for the reported intersections.

Evidence · text

“Downhole lengths; true widths are not known.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 11. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Drill Results (11)

BVRDD0024Pickle Crow · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.2 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BVRDD0024
Project
Pickle Crow
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
BVR

Geometry

Grade
2.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
12.2 m
From
116 m
To
128.2 m
Intercept Depth
116 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BVRDD0024:116-128.2
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Solid gold intercept from maiden drilling.

Positive factors

  • Significant intercept

Evidence · text

“12.2m @ 2.6g/t Au from 116.0m in BVRDD0024”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "ASX: BVR BELLAVISTA RESOURCES LTD W: bellavistaresources.com T: (08) 6383 7556 E: info@bellavistaresources.com Principal"

BVRDD0015Pickle Crow · goldGrade: 4Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3.4 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BVRDD0015
Project
Pickle Crow
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
BVR

Geometry

Grade
4
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
3.4 m
From
43.2 m
To
46.6 m
Intercept Depth
43.2 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BVRDD0015:43.2-46.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade intercept from maiden drilling.

Positive factors

  • High grade intercept

Evidence · text

“3.4m @ 4.0g/t Au, including 0.8m @ 15.0g/t Au, from 43.2m in BVRDD0015”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "ASX: BVR BELLAVISTA RESOURCES LTD W: bellavistaresources.com T: (08) 6383 7556 E: info@bellavistaresources.com Principal"

BVRDD0015Pickle Crow · goldGrade: 15Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 0.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BVRDD0015
Project
Pickle Crow
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
BVR

Geometry

Grade
15
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
0.8 m
From
43.2 m
To
44 m
Intercept Depth
43.2 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BVRDD0015:43.2-44
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade sub-interval.

Positive factors

  • Bonanza grade sub-interval

Evidence · text

“0.8m @ 15.0g/t Au”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "ASX: BVR BELLAVISTA RESOURCES LTD W: bellavistaresources.com T: (08) 6383 7556 E: info@bellavistaresources.com Principal"

BVRDD0004Pickle Crow · goldGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BVRDD0004
Project
Pickle Crow
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
BVR

Geometry

Grade
1.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.3 m
From
30.1 m
To
38.4 m
Intercept Depth
30.1 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BVRDD0004:30.1-38.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“8.3m @ 1.6g/t Au from 30.1m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "ASX: BVR BELLAVISTA RESOURCES LTD W: bellavistaresources.com T: (08) 6383 7556 E: info@bellavistaresources.com Principal"

BVRDD0004Pickle Crow · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 6.8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BVRDD0004
Project
Pickle Crow
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
BVR

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
6.8 m
From
45 m
To
51.8 m
Intercept Depth
45 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BVRDD0004:45-51.8
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“6.8m @ 1.1 g/t Au from 45.0m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "ASX: BVR BELLAVISTA RESOURCES LTD W: bellavistaresources.com T: (08) 6383 7556 E: info@bellavistaresources.com Principal"

BVRDD0004Pickle Crow · goldGrade: 0.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BVRDD0004
Project
Pickle Crow
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
BVR

Geometry

Grade
0.6
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8 m
From
80.6 m
To
88.6 m
Intercept Depth
80.6 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BVRDD0004:80.6-88.6
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“8.0m @ 0.6 g/t Au from 80.6m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "ASX: BVR BELLAVISTA RESOURCES LTD W: bellavistaresources.com T: (08) 6383 7556 E: info@bellavistaresources.com Principal"

BVRDD0004Pickle Crow · goldGrade: 0.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 5.5 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BVRDD0004
Project
Pickle Crow
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
BVR

Geometry

Grade
0.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
5.5 m
From
94 m
To
99.5 m
Intercept Depth
94 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BVRDD0004:94-99.5
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Low grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“5.5m @ 0.9 g/t Au from 94.0m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "ASX: BVR BELLAVISTA RESOURCES LTD W: bellavistaresources.com T: (08) 6383 7556 E: info@bellavistaresources.com Principal"

BVRDD0008Pickle Crow · goldGrade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 9.8 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BVRDD0008
Project
Pickle Crow
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
BVR

Geometry

Grade
1.1
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
9.8 m
From
39.2 m
To
49 m
Intercept Depth
39.2 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BVRDD0008:39.2-49
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“9.8m @ 1.1g/t Au from 39.2 m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "ASX: BVR BELLAVISTA RESOURCES LTD W: bellavistaresources.com T: (08) 6383 7556 E: info@bellavistaresources.com Principal"

BVRDD0008Pickle Crow · goldGrade: 3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.6 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BVRDD0008
Project
Pickle Crow
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
BVR

Geometry

Grade
3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.6 m
From
60.8 m
To
63.4 m
Intercept Depth
60.8 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BVRDD0008:60.8-63.4
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Good grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“2.6 m @ 3.0g/t Au from 60.8m”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "ASX: BVR BELLAVISTA RESOURCES LTD W: bellavistaresources.com T: (08) 6383 7556 E: info@bellavistaresources.com Principal"

BVRDD0019Pickle Crow · goldGrade: 4.9Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 2.3 mView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BVRDD0019
Project
Pickle Crow
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
BVR

Geometry

Grade
4.9
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
2.3 m
From
137 m
To
139.3 m
Intercept Depth
137 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BVRDD0019:137-139.3
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
No
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: High grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“2.3m @ 4.9g/t Au from 137.0m in BVRDD0019”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "ASX: BVR BELLAVISTA RESOURCES LTD W: bellavistaresources.com T: (08) 6383 7556 E: info@bellavistaresources.com Principal"

BVRDD0020Pickle Crow · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 8.2 mNeeds review: ungroundedView all details
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Identity

Hole ID
BVRDD0020
Project
Pickle Crow
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_on
Reported Region
canada_on
Ticker
BVR

Geometry

Grade
1.3
Grade Unit
g/t
Intercept
8.2 m
From
49.9 m
To
58.1 m
Intercept Depth
49.9 m

Classification

Program
resource
Sample Type
drill
Group ID
BVRDD0020:49.9-58.1
Mining Method
open_pit

Location

CRS
NAD83 UTM Zone 15N

QA/QC

Laboratory
Paragon Laboratories and ALS Laboratories
QA/QC Disclosed
Yes
Lab Certified
Yes
QP Signed
Yes
QA/QC Methods
standards, blanks, duplicates

Compositing

Dilution Disclosed
Yes

Review

Needs Review
Yes
Review Reason
ungrounded
Interp. Status
scored
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept.

Evidence · text

“8.2m @ 1.3g/t Au from 49.9m in BVRDD0020”

Tags used in scoring

QA/QC Disclosedpositive

Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).

Why it applies: qaqc_disclosed is 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

Infill Drillingneutral

Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.

Why it applies: drill_program_type is "resource"

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: "ASX: BVR BELLAVISTA RESOURCES LTD W: bellavistaresources.com T: (08) 6383 7556 E: info@bellavistaresources.com Principal"

How Atlas produces this analysis

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