LAKE VICTORIA GOLD ANNOUNCES MAIDEN MINERAL RESOURCE AT TEMBO OF 480,100 INFERRED AND 99,700 INDICATED OUNCES, ADJACENT TO BARRICK'S BULYANHULU MINE Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the maiden National Instrument 43-101...
Original announcement by prnewswire on
- Company
- Lake Victoria Gold Ltd.
- Ticker
- LVG
- Exchange
- Unavailable
- Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-08-24 04:20:59 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. has announced a maiden NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for its Tembo Gold Project in northwestern Tanzania, reporting 480,100 Inferred ounces and 99,700 Indicated ounces of gold. This initial estimate, which includes a significant higher-grade component, transforms the project from an exploration target into a defined resource. The company plans further drilling to upgrade confidence and advance mine planning, aiming for potential near-term production.
Reasoning: The announcement of a maiden NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the Tembo Gold Project is a significant positive milestone, establishing a substantial gold resource with a robust higher-grade component and clear pathways for future development and resource conversion, despite the early-stage nature with a large inferred component.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Higher-grade component identified
- Potential for resource conversion and growth
- Adjacent to major mine
Negative factors
- Mostly Inferred Resource
- Mineral Resources are not Mineral Reserves
- No economic viability demonstrated yet
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 13
Classification and evidence
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
Why it applies: The document announces the 'maiden National Instrument 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate'.
Evidence · text
“maiden National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE")”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The MRE was 'prepared in accordance with NI 43-101'.
Evidence · text
“prepared in accordance with NI 43-101”
QP/CP Signedpositive
Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
Why it applies: The MRE was prepared by independent Qualified Persons Noleen D. Pauls and Dean Richards, and reviewed/approved by David Scott, a Qualified Person.
Evidence · text
“Noleen D. Pauls (M.Sc., Pr. Sci. Nat., FGSSA) and Dean Richards (B.Sc. (Hons), Pr. Sci. Nat., MGSSA) of Obsidian Consulting Services, each a Qualified Person as defined under NI 43-101 and independent of the Company. The Mineral Resource Estimate was prepared by Mr. Richards. The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by David Scott, Pr. Sci. Nat., who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.”
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: The MRE includes a significant 'Inferred Mineral Resource of 13.33 Mt at 1.12 g/t gold containing 480,100 ounces'.
Evidence · text
“Inferred Mineral Resource of 13.33 Mt at 1.12 g/t gold containing 480,100 ounces”
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: The MRE includes an 'Indicated Mineral Resource of 2.69 Mt at 1.16 g/t gold containing 99,700 ounces'.
Evidence · text
“Indicated Mineral Resource of 2.69 Mt at 1.16 g/t gold containing 99,700 ounces”
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: The company states that 'no Mineral Reserves have been estimated and Mineral Resources do not have demonstrated economic viability', indicating an early-stage study level.
Evidence · text
“The Company has not completed a preliminary economic assessment, pre-feasibility study or feasibility study for the Tembo Project, no Mineral Reserves have been estimated and Mineral Resources do not have demonstrated economic viability.”
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: The resource is reported at a 'cut-off grade of 0.25 g/t Au' and sensitivity at '1.00 g/t cut-off' and '1.50 g/t cut-off'.
Evidence · text
“reported at a cut-off grade of 0.25 g/t Au”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 13. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (13)
indicatedTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 1780000Grade: 1.1Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 62700Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1780000
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 62700
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource at Ngula 1 contributes to the maiden MRE, establishing a moderate grade resource.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.10”
Context: 1.78
indicatedTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 910000Grade: 1.27Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 37000Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 910000
- Grade
- 1.27
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 37000
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource at Nyakagwe Village contributes to the maiden MRE, establishing a moderate grade resource.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
Evidence · table
“1.27”
Context: 0.91
indicatedTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 2690000Grade: 1.16Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 99700Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2690000
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 99700
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Total Indicated resource for the Tembo project, a key component of the maiden MRE, showing moderate grade but weak M&I confidence overall.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
Negative factors
- Weak M&I confidence (16.79%)
Evidence · table
“1.16”
Context: 2.69
inferredTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 8120000Grade: 1.03Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 267900Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 8120000
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 267900
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource at Ngula 1 contributes significantly to the maiden MRE, with potential for conversion to higher confidence categories.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
- Potential for resource conversion and growth
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · table
“1.03”
Context: 8.12
inferredTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 4710000Grade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 197100Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4710000
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 197100
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource at Nyakagwe Village contributes to the maiden MRE, with potential for conversion to higher confidence categories.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
- Potential for resource conversion and growth
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · table
“1.30”
Context: 4.71
inferredTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 510000Grade: 0.93Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 15200Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 510000
- Grade
- 0.93
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 15200
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred resource at Nyakagwe East contributes to the maiden MRE, with potential for conversion to higher confidence categories.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
- Potential for resource conversion and growth
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · table
“0.93”
Context: 0.51
inferredTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 13330000Grade: 1.12Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 480100Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 13330000
- Grade
- 1.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 480100
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Total Inferred resource for the Tembo project, a key component of the maiden MRE, showing moderate grade but weak M&I confidence overall.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Cut-off Disclosed
- Potential for resource conversion and growth
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
- Weak M&I confidence (16.79%)
Evidence · table
“1.12”
Context: 13.33
inferredTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 4790000Grade: 2.15Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 331700Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 4790000
- Grade
- 2.15
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 331700
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant higher-grade Inferred resource at a 1.00 g/t cut-off, demonstrating a robust core within the maiden MRE.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Higher-grade component identified
- Cut-off Disclosed
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · text
“4.79 Mt at 2.15 g/t gold containing 331,700 ounces”
indicatedTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 1070000Grade: 2Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 68600Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1070000
- Grade
- 2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 68600
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Significant higher-grade Indicated resource at a 1.00 g/t cut-off, demonstrating a robust core within the maiden MRE.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Higher-grade component identified
- Cut-off Disclosed
Evidence · text
“1.07 Mt at 2.00 g/t gold containing 68,600 ounces”
inferredTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 2270000Grade: 3.18Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 232100Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2270000
- Grade
- 3.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 232100
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high-grade Inferred resource at a 1.50 g/t cut-off, further highlighting the robust core of the maiden MRE.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Higher-grade component identified
- Cut-off Disclosed
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · text
“2.27 Mt at 3.18 g/t gold for 232,100 Inferred ounces”
indicatedTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 560000Grade: 2.68Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 48500Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 560000
- Grade
- 2.68
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 48500
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1.5
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Very high-grade Indicated resource at a 1.50 g/t cut-off, further highlighting the robust core of the maiden MRE.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Higher-grade component identified
- Cut-off Disclosed
Evidence · text
“0.56 Mt at 2.68 g/t for 48,500 Indicated ounces”
inferredTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 2280000Grade: 2.33Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 170700Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 2280000
- Grade
- 2.33
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 170700
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Specific higher-grade Inferred resource at Ngula 1 at a 1.00 g/t cut-off, indicating a focused target for future work.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Higher-grade component identified
- Cut-off Disclosed
Negative factors
- Inferred Resource
Evidence · text
“2.28 Mt at 2.33 g/t gold for 170,700 ounces”
indicatedTembo Gold Project · goldTonnes: 660000Grade: 1.96Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 41400Contained Unit: ozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Tembo Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- tanzania
- Reported Region
- northwestern Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 660000
- Grade
- 1.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 41400
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 1
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-18T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Specific higher-grade Indicated resource at Ngula 1 at a 1.00 g/t cut-off, indicating a focused target for future work.
Positive factors
- Maiden Resource
- NI 43-101 Compliant
- QP/CP Signed
- Higher-grade component identified
- Cut-off Disclosed
Evidence · text
“0.66 Mt at 1.96 g/t gold for 41,400 ounces”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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