# Viva Gold Continues to Expand Gold Mineralization at the Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-continues-to-expand-gold-mineralization-at-the-tonopah-gold-project-in--a06aeaf7-8191-4cff-8a2d-78e751f2f917 Original source: https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/VAU/news/8944497461898758/viva-gold-continues-to-expand-gold-mineralization-at-the-tonopah-gold-project-in Publisher: tmx Original announcement: 2026-06-23T11:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: extension of mineralization - Positive factor: new mineralized areas defined - Positive factor: infill drilling supporting resource upgrade - Positive factor: QA/QC disclosed - Negative factor: grades are relatively low/marginal Facts used in scoring: 3 ## Classification and evidence **QA/QC Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Extension** Polarity: positive Definition: 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) ### TG2615 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-continues-to-expand-gold-mineralization-at-the-tonopah-gold-project-in--a06aeaf7-8191-4cff-8a2d-78e751f2f917#fact-drill-facts-0) Tonopah Gold Project · gold #### 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 factor: significant width - Negative factor: low grade Evidence · text > TG2615 : 56.4 m @ 0.35 g/t Au in two zones starting at 32 meters depth ### TG2614 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-continues-to-expand-gold-mineralization-at-the-tonopah-gold-project-in--a06aeaf7-8191-4cff-8a2d-78e751f2f917#fact-drill-facts-1) Tonopah Gold Project · gold #### 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 factor: 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 ### TG2612 [Link to this fact](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/viva-gold-continues-to-expand-gold-mineralization-at-the-tonopah-gold-project-in--a06aeaf7-8191-4cff-8a2d-78e751f2f917#fact-drill-facts-2) Tonopah Gold Project · gold #### 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 factor: low grade - Negative factor: 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 Minestarters Atlas uses automated extraction to summarize mining announcements, identify reported measurements, and classify supporting evidence. Sentiment reflects the extracted narrative and classification rules; it is an interpretation, not a reported measurement. Evidence quotes and context are provided where available. Missing data, low-confidence results, and review flags indicate limitations. Check the original publisher announcement before relying on an interpretation.