Viva Gold Continues to Expand Gold Mineralization at the Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Viva Gold Corp
- Ticker
- VAU
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Drill results, Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-08-20 21:38:23 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Viva Gold has reported additional RC drill results from its Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada, extending known gold mineralization and defining new zones. The results from the 2026 program are being incorporated into an updated resource model to support an upcoming pre-feasibility study.
Reasoning: The results confirm the expansion of mineralization and define new blocks, which is feeding into an upcoming PFS. While grades are moderate, the continuity and expansion are positive for the resource model.
Positive factors
- extension of mineralization
- new mineralized areas defined
- infill drilling supporting resource upgrade
- QA/QC disclosed
Negative factors
- grades are relatively low/marginal
Facts used in scoring: 3
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: The release mentions blanks, standards, and an independent laboratory (American Assay Laboratories Inc.).
Evidence · text
“Viva Gold utilizes a well-documented system of inserting blanks and standards into the assay stream”
Step-Out Extensionpositive
Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
Why it applies: Drilling is extending known mineralization and defining new mineralized areas outside the PEA pit shell.
Evidence · text
“today’s results continue to extend known gold mineralization and define new mineralized areas across the deposit”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 3. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (3)
TG2615Tonopah Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.35Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 56.4 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TG2615
- Project
- Tonopah Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- VAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 56.4 m
- From
- 32 m
- To
- 88.4 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TG2615:32.0-88.4
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A wide intercept of 56.4m, though the grade of 0.35 g/t Au is relatively low.
Positive factors
- significant width
Negative factors
- low grade
Evidence · text
“TG2615 : 56.4 m @ 0.35 g/t Au in two zones starting at 32 meters depth”
TG2614Tonopah Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.01Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 19.8 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TG2614
- Project
- Tonopah Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- VAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.01
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 19.8 m
- From
- 51.8 m
- To
- 71.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TG2614:51.8-71.6
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A decent intercept of 1.01 g/t Au over nearly 20m.
Positive factors
- solid grade for the area
Evidence · text
“TG2614 : 19.8 m @ 1.01 g/t Au in four zones starting at 51.8 meters depth”
TG2612Tonopah Gold Project · goldGrade: 0.34Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 7.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TG2612
- Project
- Tonopah Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- VAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 0.34
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 7.6 m
- From
- 56.4 m
- To
- 64 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TG2612:56.4-64.0
- Mining Method
- open_pit
QA/QC
- Laboratory
- American Assay Laboratories Inc.
- QA/QC Disclosed
- Yes
- Lab Certified
- Yes
- QP Signed
- Yes
- QA/QC Methods
- blanks, standards
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Interp. Status
- scored
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-06-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: A relatively narrow and low-grade intercept.
Negative factors
- low grade
- narrow width
Evidence · text
“TG2612: 7.6 m @ 0.34 g/t Au in two zones starting at 56.4 meters depth”
How Atlas produces this analysis
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