Approximately 500,000 Ounces Was Just Put On the Map Next Door to Bulyanhulu
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Lake Victoria Gold Ltd.
- Ticker
- LVG
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Tanzania
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- None reported
- Document categories
- Resource update
- Extracted
- 2026-09-14 10:31:03 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. has published a maiden NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for the Tembo Gold Project in Tanzania, totaling approximately 580,000 ounces of gold. The resource consists of 480,100 Inferred ounces at 1.12 g/t and 99,700 Indicated ounces at 1.16 g/t, with a significant higher-grade core identified at Ngula 1.
Reasoning: The publication of a maiden MRE is a major de-risking milestone that transforms the project from an exploration play into a defined resource.
Positive factors
- Maiden NI 43-101 MRE establishes a defined resource base
- Strong grade-tonnage sensitivity indicating a robust higher-grade core
- Strategic location adjacent to Barrick's Bulyanhulu Mine
- Potential for capital-efficient toll-milling arrangement
Negative factors
- Resource is predominantly Inferred (82% of total ounces)
- Ngula 1 is the primary focus, leaving other targets untested
Facts used in scoring: 4
Classification and evidence
Maiden Resourceneutral
First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. No prior estimate exists, so every change band is not applicable.
Why it applies: The announcement describes the first formal NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for the Tembo Gold Project.
Evidence · text
“A maiden NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate of 480,100 Inferred and 99,700 Indicated ounces transforms the Tembo Gold Project”
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: The resource estimate is explicitly stated to be a maiden NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate.
Evidence · text
“A maiden NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate”
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 estimate was prepared by independent Qualified Persons Noleen D. Pauls and Dean Richards of Obsidian Consulting Services.
Evidence · text
“prepared by independent Qualified Persons Noleen D. Pauls and Dean Richards of Obsidian Consulting Services”
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 0.25 g/t cut-off.
Evidence · text
“all within conceptual open-pit shells at a 0.25 g/t cut-off”
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 4. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (4)
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
- Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Noleen D. Pauls, Dean Richards
- Resource group id
- resource:1445f2efe8929df81c9e
- Deposit or zone
- Tembo Gold Project
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 13330000
- Grade
- 1.12
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 480100
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-29
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Large tonnage Inferred resource establishes the scale of the project.
Positive factors
- Maiden resource establishment
Negative factors
- Low geological confidence category (Inferred)
Evidence · text
“reports an Inferred Mineral Resource of 13.33 million tonnes at 1.12 g/t gold containing 480,100 ounces”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
- Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Noleen D. Pauls, Dean Richards
- Resource group id
- resource:10d6084b951e9f0ddc6f
- Deposit or zone
- Tembo Gold Project
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 2690000
- Grade
- 1.16
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 99700
- Contained Unit
- oz
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.25
- Cutoff Unit
- g/t
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-29
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated portion provides a solid base for future resource conversion.
Positive factors
- Indicated category provides higher confidence than Inferred
Evidence · text
“Indicated Mineral Resource of 2.69 million tonnes at 1.16 g/t gold containing 99,700 ounces”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Disclosedpositive
Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
Why it applies: cutoff_grade is stated
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
- Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Noleen D. Pauls, Dean Richards
- Resource group id
- resource:599453a95c4fa8f006f3
- Deposit or zone
- Ngula 1
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 8120000
- Grade
- 1.03
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 267900
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-29
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Ngula 1 is the primary development focus.
Positive factors
- Major component of total project resource
Evidence · text
“Ngula 1 hosts an Inferred Mineral Resource of 8.12 Mt at 1.03 g/t for 267,900 ounces”
Tags used in scoring
Inferred Resourcenegative
Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
Why it applies: category is "inferred"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
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
- Tanzania
- Ticker
- LVG
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Effective date
- 2026-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Noleen D. Pauls, Dean Richards
- Resource group id
- resource:c265d954a1d39c378505
- Deposit or zone
- Ngula 1
- Mining method
- combined
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 1780000
- Grade
- 1.1
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 62700
- Contained Unit
- oz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2026-05-29
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated resource at Ngula 1 supports near-term mine planning.
Positive factors
- Indicated resource at key development target
Evidence · text
“its Indicated resource is 0.66 Mt at 1.96 g/t for 41,400 ounces”
Tags used in scoring
Indicated Resourcepositive
Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
Why it applies: category is "indicated"
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
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: qp_signed is true
NI 43-101 Compliantpositive
Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
Why it applies: reporting_standards includes ni_43_101
No QP/CP Disclosurenegative
No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
Why it applies: no Qualified or Competent Person is named anywhere in the release
PEA-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
PFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
DFS-Supportingneutral
Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
Why it applies: the release names the study this estimate supports
How Atlas produces this analysis
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