# Banyan Gold to be Added to the GDXJ, the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF Canonical Atlas analysis: https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/banyan-gold-to-be-added-to-the-gdxj-the-vaneck-junior-gold-miners-etf--24850ce2-723d-4328-9845-62be1bb12bc8 Original source: https://orestocks.com/company/BYN.V/press-releases/8672734621194847 Publisher: orestocks Original announcement: 2026-09-14T10:00:00.000Z Analysis by Minestarters Atlas Atlas analysis published: Unknown date Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - 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 Narrative sentiment: 0.60 · Bullish ## Minestarters Atlas 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 factor: Inclusion in major ETF \(GDXJ\) enhances investor profile - Positive factor: Significant gold resource at AurMac project - Positive factor: Presence of silver byproducts at Hyland project Facts used in scoring: 8 ## Classification and evidence **NI 43-101 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: 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) ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/banyan-gold-to-be-added-to-the-gdxj-the-vaneck-junior-gold-miners-etf--24850ce2-723d-4328-9845-62be1bb12bc8#fact-resource-facts-0) AurMac Project · gold #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/banyan-gold-to-be-added-to-the-gdxj-the-vaneck-junior-gold-miners-etf--24850ce2-723d-4328-9845-62be1bb12bc8#fact-resource-facts-1) AurMac Project · gold #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/banyan-gold-to-be-added-to-the-gdxj-the-vaneck-junior-gold-miners-etf--24850ce2-723d-4328-9845-62be1bb12bc8#fact-resource-facts-2) AurMac Project · gold #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/banyan-gold-to-be-added-to-the-gdxj-the-vaneck-junior-gold-miners-etf--24850ce2-723d-4328-9845-62be1bb12bc8#fact-resource-facts-3) AurMac Project · gold #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Disclosed** Polarity: positive Definition: Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. Why it applies: cutoff\_grade is stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/banyan-gold-to-be-added-to-the-gdxj-the-vaneck-junior-gold-miners-etf--24850ce2-723d-4328-9845-62be1bb12bc8#fact-resource-facts-4) Hyland Gold Project · gold #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 ### indicated [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/banyan-gold-to-be-added-to-the-gdxj-the-vaneck-junior-gold-miners-etf--24850ce2-723d-4328-9845-62be1bb12bc8#fact-resource-facts-5) Hyland Gold Project · silver #### 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 Resource** Polarity: positive Definition: Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. Why it applies: category is "indicated" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/banyan-gold-to-be-added-to-the-gdxj-the-vaneck-junior-gold-miners-etf--24850ce2-723d-4328-9845-62be1bb12bc8#fact-resource-facts-6) Hyland Gold Project · gold #### 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 \(Canada\) — high reporting standard. Why it applies: reporting\_standards includes ni\_43\_101 ### inferred [Link to this fact](https://atlas-extractions.minestarters.com/news/banyan-gold-to-be-added-to-the-gdxj-the-vaneck-junior-gold-miners-etf--24850ce2-723d-4328-9845-62be1bb12bc8#fact-resource-facts-7) Hyland Gold Project · silver #### 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 Resource** Polarity: negative Definition: Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. Why it applies: category is "inferred" **Cut-off Undisclosed** Polarity: negative Definition: High-grade interval reported without stating the cut-off grade used for compositing. Why it applies: no cutoff\_grade was stated **QP/CP Signed** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 Compliant** Polarity: positive Definition: 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 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.