Viva Gold Intersects a New High-Grade Gold Zone at Shallow Depths at its 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, Other
- Extracted
- 2026-08-20 23:47:19 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Viva Gold has reported initial high-grade gold intercepts from its 2026 RC drill program at the Tonopah Gold Project in Nevada. The results identify new shallow mineralization zones that may expand the existing resource and support the upcoming pre-feasibility study.
Reasoning: Initial RC drilling has identified new high-grade gold zones at shallow depths, potentially expanding the starter-pit mineralization for the Tonopah project.
Positive factors
- new high-grade zones identified
- shallow mineralization
- QA/QC disclosed
- expansion of known resource area
Negative factors
- assay turnaround times increased
Facts used in scoring: 5
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 mentions blanks, standards, and independent laboratory assays.
Evidence · text
“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 identified new zones of higher-grade mineralization within the pit area.
Evidence · text
“Initial drilling has identified new zones of shallow, higher-grade mineralization”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 5. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Drill Results (5)
TG2601Tonopah Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.3Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 22.9 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TG2601
- Project
- Tonopah Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- VAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.3
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 22.9 m
- From
- 64 m
- To
- 86.9 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TG2601:64.0-86.9
- 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
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Intercept of 22.9m at 1.3 g/t Au identifies a new high-grade zone at shallow depth.
Positive factors
- new zone
Evidence · text
“TG2601 : 22.9 meters (m) 1.3 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au) from 64 m depth”
TG2601Tonopah Gold Project · goldGrade: 4.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 4.6 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TG2601
- Project
- Tonopah Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- VAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 4.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 4.6 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TG2601:64.0-86.9
- 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
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Strong high-grade sub-interval within the main intercept.
Positive factors
- high grade sub-interval
Evidence · text
“including 4.6 m @ 4.6 g/t Au”
TG2603Tonopah Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.2Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 15.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TG2603
- Project
- Tonopah Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- VAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.2
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 15.2 m
- From
- 88.3 m
- To
- 103.5 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TG2603:88.3-103.5
- 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
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Moderate grade intercept at shallow depth.
Evidence · text
“TG2603 : 15.2 m @ 1.2 g/t Au from 88.3 m depth”
TG2603Tonopah Gold Project · goldGrade: 2.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 3 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TG2603
- Project
- Tonopah Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- VAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 2.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 3 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TG2603:88.3-103.5
- 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
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Higher grade sub-interval.
Evidence · text
“including 3.0 m @ 2.6 g/t Au”
TG2608Tonopah Gold Project · goldGrade: 1.6Grade Unit: g/tIntercept: 12.2 mView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Hole ID
- TG2608
- Project
- Tonopah Gold Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- VAU
Geometry
- Grade
- 1.6
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Intercept
- 12.2 m
- From
- 29 m
- To
- 41.2 m
Classification
- Program
- mixed
- Sample Type
- drill
- Group ID
- TG2608:29.0-41.2
- 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
- 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Partial results received for a new potential zone starting near surface.
Positive factors
- near surface
Negative factors
- partial results
Evidence · text
“TG2608 : 12.2 m @ 1.6 g/t Au from 29 m depth (partial results received; additional assays pending)”
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