AUGUSTA GOLD ANNOUNCES FEASIBILITY STUDY RESULTS FOR ITS 100% OWNED, CONSTRUCTION-READY REWARD PROJECT; INITIATES STRATEGIC PROCESS
Original announcement by tmx on
- Company
- Augusta Gold Corp.
- Ticker
- G
- Exchange
- TSX
- Region
- Nevada
- Primary commodity
- Gold
- Secondary commodities
- Silver
- Document categories
- Resource update, Metallurgy
- Extracted
- 2026-09-12 05:58:00 UTC
Analysis by Minestarters Atlas
Minestarters Atlas analysis
Summary
Augusta Gold announced positive Feasibility Study results for its 100% owned, construction-ready Reward Project in Nevada. The study outlines Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves of 370,000 ounces of gold at 0.86 g/t, with an after-tax NPV5% of US$50.6 million and an IRR of 16.6% at a base case gold price of US$1,975/oz. The project is fully permitted, has an estimated pre-production capital cost of US$89.7 million, an All-in Sustaining Cost of US$1,328 per ounce, and gold recoveries of 79% for the heap leach operation.
Reasoning: Augusta Gold announced positive Feasibility Study results for its construction-ready Reward Project, establishing significant gold reserves, strong economic metrics, and high metallurgical recoveries, while also initiating a strategic review process.
Positive factors
- Feasibility Study confirms economic viability
- Project is construction-ready with all permits in place
- Significant Proven and Probable gold reserves established
- Positive financial metrics (NPV, IRR, low AISC)
- High gold recovery for heap leach operation
- Strategic location in a prolific gold district
Negative factors
- Initiation of strategic review process may indicate funding challenges or potential sale
- Loan term extension needed
Low confidence — this extraction should be reviewed alongside the original source.
Facts used in scoring: 12
Classification and evidence
Heap Leach Routeneutral
Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
Why it applies: the document describes a heap_leach route ("heap leach")
Extracted facts
Stored fact records: 12. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.
Resource Estimates (11)
provenReward Project · goldTonnes: 5490000Contained Metal: 164Contained Unit: k oz auView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Reward Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- G
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, sec_sk1300
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Thomas L. Dyer
- Resource group id
- resource:903e18417d4aa8d24f23
Resource Data
- Category
- proven
- Tonnes
- 5490000
- Contained Metal
- 164
- Contained Unit
- k oz au
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.008
- Cutoff Unit
- oz Au/ton
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-09-03
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Proven Mineral Reserves confirm a high-confidence, economically viable portion of the construction-ready Reward Project.
Positive factors
- High confidence category
- Economic viability demonstrated
- Part of construction-ready project
Evidence · table
“Proven”
Context: 6,052
probableReward Project · goldTonnes: 8164000Contained Metal: 205Contained Unit: k oz auView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Reward Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- G
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, sec_sk1300
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Thomas L. Dyer
- Resource group id
- resource:63d4cd037cc15b40aadf
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 8164000
- Contained Metal
- 205
- Contained Unit
- k oz au
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.008
- Cutoff Unit
- oz Au/ton
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-09-03
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Probable Mineral Reserves confirm a high-confidence, economically viable portion of the construction-ready Reward Project.
Positive factors
- High confidence category
- Economic viability demonstrated
- Part of construction-ready project
Evidence · table
“Probable”
Context: 8,999
probableReward Project · goldTonnes: 13656000Contained Metal: 370Contained Unit: k oz auView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Reward Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- G
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- reserve
- Reporting standards
- ni_43_101, sec_sk1300
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Thomas L. Dyer
- Resource group id
- resource:32a5d85b5ef9359a2378
Resource Data
- Category
- probable
- Tonnes
- 13656000
- Contained Metal
- 370
- Contained Unit
- k oz au
- Cutoff Grade
- 0.008
- Cutoff Unit
- oz Au/ton
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2024-09-03
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Proven and Probable Mineral Reserves confirm a high-confidence, economically viable portion of the construction-ready Reward Project.
Positive factors
- High confidence category
- Economic viability demonstrated
- Part of construction-ready project
Evidence · table
“Proven and Probable”
Context: 15,052
measuredBullfrog Project · goldTonnes: 30130000Grade: 0.544Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 526.68Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Bullfrog Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- G
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300, ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Russ Downer, Adam House
- Resource group id
- resource:b3bcd39d1691676f5020
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 30130000
- Grade
- 0.544
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 526.68
- Contained Unit
- koz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured Mineral Resources provide a high-confidence estimate for the Bullfrog Project, though the estimate is from 2021.
Positive factors
- High confidence category
- Large tonnage
- Supports larger project potential
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (effective date 2021)
Evidence · table
“Measured”
Context: 30.13
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.7 years before this release
measuredBullfrog Project · silverTonnes: 30130000Grade: 1.35Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1309.13Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Bullfrog Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- G
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300, ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Russ Downer, Adam House
- Resource group id
- resource:b3bcd39d1691676f5020
Resource Data
- Category
- measured
- Tonnes
- 30130000
- Grade
- 1.35
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1309.13
- Contained Unit
- koz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured Mineral Resources provide a high-confidence estimate for the Bullfrog Project, though the estimate is from 2021.
Positive factors
- High confidence category
- Large tonnage
- Supports larger project potential
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (effective date 2021)
Evidence · table
“Measured”
Context: 30.13
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.7 years before this release
indicatedBullfrog Project · goldTonnes: 40880000Grade: 0.519Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 682.61Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Bullfrog Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- G
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300, ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Russ Downer, Adam House
- Resource group id
- resource:177b9de6cd4ff825ed59
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 40880000
- Grade
- 0.519
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 682.61
- Contained Unit
- koz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated Mineral Resources provide a high-confidence estimate for the Bullfrog Project, though the estimate is from 2021.
Positive factors
- High confidence category
- Large tonnage
- Supports larger project potential
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (effective date 2021)
Evidence · table
“Indicated”
Context: 40.88
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.7 years before this release
indicatedBullfrog Project · silverTonnes: 40880000Grade: 1.18Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1557.49Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Bullfrog Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- G
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300, ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Russ Downer, Adam House
- Resource group id
- resource:177b9de6cd4ff825ed59
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 40880000
- Grade
- 1.18
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1557.49
- Contained Unit
- koz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Indicated Mineral Resources provide a high-confidence estimate for the Bullfrog Project, though the estimate is from 2021.
Positive factors
- High confidence category
- Large tonnage
- Supports larger project potential
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (effective date 2021)
Evidence · table
“Indicated”
Context: 40.88
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.7 years before this release
indicatedBullfrog Project · goldTonnes: 71010000Grade: 0.53Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 1209.29Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Bullfrog Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- G
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300, ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Russ Downer, Adam House
- Resource group id
- resource:63fefd9937038044b7ce
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 71010000
- Grade
- 0.53
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 1209.29
- Contained Unit
- koz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources provide a high-confidence estimate for the Bullfrog Project, though the estimate is from 2021.
Positive factors
- High confidence category
- Large tonnage
- Supports larger project potential
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (effective date 2021)
Evidence · table
“Measured and Indicated”
Context: 71.01
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.7 years before this release
indicatedBullfrog Project · silverTonnes: 71010000Grade: 1.26Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2866.62Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Bullfrog Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- G
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300, ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Russ Downer, Adam House
- Resource group id
- resource:63fefd9937038044b7ce
Resource Data
- Category
- indicated
- Tonnes
- 71010000
- Grade
- 1.26
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 2866.62
- Contained Unit
- koz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources provide a high-confidence estimate for the Bullfrog Project, though the estimate is from 2021.
Positive factors
- High confidence category
- Large tonnage
- Supports larger project potential
Negative factors
- Stale estimate (effective date 2021)
Evidence · table
“Measured and Indicated”
Context: 71.01
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.7 years before this release
inferredBullfrog Project · goldTonnes: 16690000Grade: 0.481Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 257.9Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Bullfrog Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- G
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300, ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Russ Downer, Adam House
- Resource group id
- resource:b9abf0491b93528d24f8
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 16690000
- Grade
- 0.481
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 257.9
- Contained Unit
- koz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred Mineral Resources add to the Bullfrog Project's overall potential but represent a lower confidence category from an older estimate.
Positive factors
- Adds to overall resource base
- Potential for future upgrade
Negative factors
- Low confidence category
- Stale estimate (effective date 2021)
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 16.69
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.7 years before this release
inferredBullfrog Project · silverTonnes: 16690000Grade: 0.96Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 515.72Contained Unit: kozView all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Bullfrog Project
- Commodity
- silver
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- G
Resource scope
- Estimate type
- resource
- Reporting standards
- sec_sk1300, ni_43_101
- QP Signed
- Yes
- Qualified person names
- Russ Downer, Adam House
- Resource group id
- resource:b9abf0491b93528d24f8
Resource Data
- Category
- inferred
- Tonnes
- 16690000
- Grade
- 0.96
- Grade Unit
- g/t
- Contained Metal
- 515.72
- Contained Unit
- koz
Prior Estimate
- Resource Date
- 2021-12-31
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: Inferred Mineral Resources add to the Bullfrog Project's overall potential but represent a lower confidence category from an older estimate.
Positive factors
- Adds to overall resource base
- Potential for future upgrade
Negative factors
- Low confidence category
- Stale estimate (effective date 2021)
Evidence · table
“Inferred”
Context: 16.69
Tags used in scoring
Cut-off Undisclosednegative
High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing.
Why it applies: no cutoff_grade was stated
Stale Estimatenegative
Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
Why it applies: effective date is 2.7 years before this release
Metallurgical Results (1)
Fact 1Reward Project · goldRecovery: 79 %View all detailsHide details
Identity
- Project
- Reward Project
- Commodity
- gold
- Region
- usa_nv
- Reported Region
- Nevada
- Ticker
- G
Test Work
- Program Status
- detailed
- Processing Route
- heap leach
Recovery
- Recovery
- 79 %
- Recovery Basis
- actual_test
Lab
- Laboratory
- McClelland labs
Review
- Needs Review
- No
- Historical
- No
Dates
- Event date
- 2024-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
Reasoning: The 79% gold recovery for the heap leach operation is excellent and supports the economic viability of the Reward Project.
Positive factors
- High gold recovery for heap leach
- Supports project economics
Evidence · text
“Metallurgical testing by McClelland labs has indicated gold recoveries of approximately 81%. Recoveries used for the Reward study are 79% applying a 2% deduction for potential operational losses.”
Tags used in scoring
Heap Leach Routeneutral
Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
Why it applies: processing_route matches the heap_leach signal
How Atlas produces this analysis
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