Banyan Gold to be Added to the GDXJ, the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF

Original announcement by orestocks on

Company
Banyan Gold Corp
Ticker
BYN
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Yukon Territory, Canada
Primary commodity
Gold
Secondary commodities
Silver
Document categories
Resource update, Other
Extracted
2026-09-14 10:36:05 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

Banyan Gold Corp will be added to the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) following the September 2026 rebalance. The release also provides a summary of the company's existing mineral resources at the AurMac and Hyland projects.

Reasoning: The announcement of ETF inclusion is a positive corporate milestone, while the document also restates existing mineral resource estimates for AurMac and Hyland projects.

Positive factors

  • Inclusion in major ETF (GDXJ) enhances investor profile
  • Significant gold resource at AurMac project
  • Presence of silver byproducts at Hyland project

Facts used in scoring: 8

Classification and evidence

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The AurMac and Hyland resource estimates are explicitly stated to be defined under NI 43-101 standards.

Evidence · text

“as defined under National Instrument 43-101”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 8. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (8)

indicatedAurMac Project · goldTonnes: 37700000Grade: 0.69Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.84Contained Unit: m ozView all details
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Identity

Project
AurMac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory, Canada
Ticker
BYN

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Marc Jutras
Resource group id
resource:5e1414ccd145fab1de47
Deposit or zone
Airstrip
Material type
unspecified

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
37700000
Grade
0.69
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
0.84
Contained Unit
m oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-05-15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the AurMac project.

Evidence · table

“0.69”

Context: 37.7

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

indicatedAurMac Project · goldTonnes: 129500000Grade: 0.67Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2.799Contained Unit: m ozView all details
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Identity

Project
AurMac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory, Canada
Ticker
BYN

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Marc Jutras
Resource group id
resource:d0913f58829157edc594
Deposit or zone
Powerline
Material type
unspecified

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
129500000
Grade
0.67
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2.799
Contained Unit
m oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-05-15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource component of the AurMac project.

Evidence · table

“0.67”

Context: 129.5

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

indicatedAurMac Project · goldTonnes: 15100000Grade: 0.84Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.405Contained Unit: m ozView all details
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Identity

Project
AurMac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory, Canada
Ticker
BYN

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Marc Jutras
Resource group id
resource:78dab4b679418567bde8
Deposit or zone
Airstrip
Material type
unspecified

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
15100000
Grade
0.84
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
0.405
Contained Unit
m oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-05-15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource component of the AurMac project.

Evidence · table

“0.84”

Context: 15.1

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

indicatedAurMac Project · goldTonnes: 252100000Grade: 0.57Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 4.58Contained Unit: m ozView all details
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Identity

Project
AurMac Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory, Canada
Ticker
BYN

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Qualified person names
Marc Jutras
Resource group id
resource:8641307d617dfd38de84
Deposit or zone
Powerline
Material type
unspecified

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
252100000
Grade
0.57
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
4.58
Contained Unit
m oz
Cutoff Grade
0.3
Cutoff Unit
g/t

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2026-05-15

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource component of the AurMac project.

Evidence · table

“0.57”

Context: 252.1

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

indicatedHyland Gold Project · goldTonnes: 11300000Grade: 0.93Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 337000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Hyland Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory, Canada
Ticker
BYN

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Resource group id
resource:5343ae382dbc52d9abca
Deposit or zone
Hyland Project

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
11300000
Grade
0.93
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
337000
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-09-01

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Hyland project.

Evidence · text

“0.93 g/t Au”

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

indicatedHyland Gold Project · silverTonnes: 11300000Grade: 7.27Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 2630000Contained Unit: ozView all details
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Identity

Project
Hyland Gold Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory, Canada
Ticker
BYN

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Resource group id
resource:5343ae382dbc52d9abca
Deposit or zone
Hyland Project

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
11300000
Grade
7.27
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
2630000
Contained Unit
oz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-09-01

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Indicated resource for Hyland project.

Evidence · text

“7.27 g/t Ag”

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

inferredHyland Gold Project · goldTonnes: 3900000Grade: 0.95Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 118000Contained Unit: kozView all details
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Identity

Project
Hyland Gold Project
Commodity
gold
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory, Canada
Ticker
BYN

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Resource group id
resource:15c6a57da619b7429b37
Deposit or zone
Hyland Project

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
3900000
Grade
0.95
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
118000
Contained Unit
koz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-09-01

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Hyland project.

Evidence · text

“0.95 g/t Au”

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

inferredHyland Gold Project · silverTonnes: 3900000Grade: 6.94Grade Unit: g/tContained Metal: 0.86Contained Unit: mozView all details
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Identity

Project
Hyland Gold Project
Commodity
silver
Region
canada_yt
Reported Region
Yukon Territory, Canada
Ticker
BYN

Resource scope

Estimate type
resource
Reporting standards
ni_43_101
QP Signed
Yes
Resource group id
resource:15c6a57da619b7429b37
Deposit or zone
Hyland Project

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
3900000
Grade
6.94
Grade Unit
g/t
Contained Metal
0.86
Contained Unit
moz

Prior Estimate

Resource Date
2025-09-01

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: Inferred resource for Hyland project.

Evidence · text

“6.94 g/t Ag”

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

How Atlas produces this analysis

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